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Old 11-19-2016, 02:48 PM   #41
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The sailun 80 series tire is 132.47 + shipping and the 85 series tire is 129.47 + shipping. This includes the 5.48 federal excise tax.I don't think there is anyone cheaper on line.
 
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Old 11-19-2016, 04:19 PM   #42
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Michelin LTX, had 3 sets on my last truck and have been using them on both of my last two 5th wheels. Never a problem. There are others just as good, just a personal preference
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Old 11-19-2016, 05:53 PM   #43
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I thank everyone for the good advice. I found the Sailuns 637 at Big O and we just took our first trip with them and like them very much. I bought my fiver as a new unit and assumed I was the first owner and I paid the price for a new unit. One of the tires I just replaced had a patch on the inside. We only put less than 4000 miles on these tires and never had a flat or had one patched so how did this happen? My dealer claims no knowledge. Anybody ever heard of this?
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Old 11-20-2016, 02:18 AM   #44
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Sure the transporter had a flat.
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Old 12-13-2016, 10:28 AM   #45
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Strongly agree on the M's e tires have been using them on both the tow vehicle and trailers for years.
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Old 01-05-2017, 01:28 AM   #46
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I've had 235/80r16 tires on my 2007 Montana 3500RL and continue to have blowout issues. Many friends say I should change to a 235/85R16 14 ply tire and that will take care of the blowout problems. Anybody done this??
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The size of the tire is one thing the make is another. What are you usin for tires? Buy Goodyear G614 or Suilen (spelling?) or a good LT tire. Plus your speed may be to high slow down.
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Old 01-08-2017, 04:39 PM   #48
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Sailuns are great. I have the 235/85/16 tires on mine with about 12,000 miles on them with no problems. These tires weigh 62 pounds each and are all steel including the sidewall. You buy these tires and your troubles will be over. Sailun now has the st tire as before they only had the LT's. I recommend the ST's on account of the stronger sidewall and they have more weight capacity.Either tire is very good with a very good track record. The speed rating on the LT and the ST is 75 mph.
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Old 01-09-2017, 09:55 AM   #49
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I agree with Kenneth. I have Sailun's and they seem to be a great tire. Much stronger than the OEM's
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Old 04-18-2017, 08:19 AM   #50
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After much reading here, I find I have more questions than answers. I have an older Mountaineer that came with LT235/85R16 Load Range E which matches the tire tag on the trailer. First set was Tacoma, which I had no problems with.
I'm leaning towards Firestone Transforce HT only because I've heard that it's a good tire. I don't think I need anything more because that type and size tire has worked well for me over the years. Plus, I'm limited by my 6 lug steel wheels which are most likely rated at 80#.
One other question. I've heard that trailer tires shouldn't be balanced, which doesn't make much sense to me. Thoughts? Thanks.
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Old 04-18-2017, 08:26 AM   #51
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One other question. I've heard that trailer tires shouldn't be balanced, which doesn't make much sense to me. Thoughts? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

I think you are almost right. That doesn't make ANY sense.
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After much reading here, I find I have more questions than answers. I have an older Mountaineer that came with LT235/85R16 Load Range E which matches the tire tag on the trailer. First set was Tacoma, which I had no problems with.
I'm leaning towards Firestone Transforce HT only because I've heard that it's a good tire. I don't think I need anything more because that type and size tire has worked well for me over the years. Plus, I'm limited by my 6 lug steel wheels which are most likely rated at 80#.
One other question. I've heard that trailer tires shouldn't be balanced, which doesn't make much sense to me. Thoughts? Thanks.

Doesn't make sense to me, have balanced the last two sets on my fifth wheel.

Goodyear has a new trailer tire out called the Endurance . Might be worth looking into. They have three sizes available in 16"

ST 235/80/16 3420 lb. rating at 80 psi.

ST 235/85/16 3640 lb. rating at 80 psi.

ST 255/85/16 4080 lb rating at 80 psi.

I think the first two would be a great option for you , and with 80 psi, your wheels should be okay.
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I just realized that I hijacked a thread; my apologies.
Thanks for the replies. I think the Goodyear Endurance tires suggested are just what was needed. Finally, the right tire for the application. I guess I'll be part of the test group because these are so new. Hopefully they've been extensively tested before the were "rolled" out. Thanks again.
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Sailuns are great. I have the 235/85/16 tires on mine with about 12,000 miles on them with no problems. These tires weigh 62 pounds each and are all steel including the sidewall. You buy these tires and your troubles will be over. Sailun now has the st tire as before they only had the LT's. I recommend the ST's on account of the stronger sidewall and they have more weight capacity.Either tire is very good with a very good track record. The speed rating on the LT and the ST is 75 mph.

The Sailuns are no longer labeled an LT tire, they were changed to ST for import purposes. They are the same tire.
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Well, I've decided to help Goodyear test their new Endurance tires. ST235/85R16 $165 plus mounting, balancing, and taxes at Discount Tire. All with excellent customer service. About 200# a tire extra load rating over an LT tire. Time will tell how good these really are. Thanks for all of the replies.
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