|
|
Post by lynnmor on Aug 18, 2017 8:50:54 GMT -5
So now with the 5000 miles plus the 2500 miles or trailer tire have about 7500 miles on them an the wife is now thinking maybe the old guy is right, so there maybe new tires in the near future we will see, I am in the land of Les Schwab now which has Sailum tires  Nah, just wait till they blow, it shouldn't be much longer.  |
|
|
|
Post by Chuck on Aug 18, 2017 11:01:45 GMT -5
lynnmor Let me just get home before they go Ugh, have at least 3 mountain passes to go across yet  Chuck |
|
|
|
Post by ronc on Aug 20, 2017 21:03:35 GMT -5
Hey Chuck ... RonC here,
I have only heard good things about Sailun tires ... but I am a Goodyear guy, so my advice could be biased😜. If I were you, I would run G rated tires ... either Goodyear G614's (my preference) or the G rated Sailuns. This is predicated on you keeping each individual wheel weight under 3,400 lbs. The G614's are rated at 3,780 lbs @ 110 psi. so they would be safe at those wheel weights and are rated at 75 mph (L rated). I used G614's for about a year and had no problems at all.
Since I am full time and heavy, I have chosen to upgrade to 17.5" high spec aluminum wheels and Goodyear G114 H rated tires. IMO, overrated tires are an important safety precaution for these big 5th wheels. A blow out is usually damaging to the rig, always inconvenient and potentially dangerous, this is to be avoided at all costs. I know I am "over tired" but that is my choice and by design. I want to do everything I can to avoid tire related issues as we full time across the country. It's a choice. Not recommending this approach is for everyone, but the LEAST amount of tire upgrade I would be comfortable with would be Goodyear G614's (G rated @75 mph @110 psi).
Be safe my friend ... look forward to seeing you at the 2018 rally.
|
|
|
|
Post by Chuck on Aug 20, 2017 21:23:52 GMT -5
Ok Ron Well we are now in Rapid City SD for a few days, staying at the Happy Holiday Resort, nice place, lots of sites with 50amp full hookups including cable... I have looked at Goodyear's an backed out at the last minute, I believe we will be buying Sailun tires an my rims are already rated for 110psi so I do not have to change them ... Should be home in a few days an then off to a tractor show just done the road from the house in Toledo WA for the weekend and then a few weeks later a 4 day camping trip with our good Sam Camping Club... Like to see pictures of the 5th wheel with those new tires an rims Safe travels an look forward to see you at the next rally |
|
|
|
Post by ronc on Aug 22, 2017 12:57:32 GMT -5
Chuck ... I have the pictures, but have no idea how to post them.
|
|
|
|
Post by Chuck on Aug 23, 2017 20:46:40 GMT -5
Chuck ... I have the pictures, but have no idea how to post them. PM Jetzen or Edd505, I'm not sure either  |
|
