235-85 16 5th Wheel Tires Question

[Larry Willard]

If you want to move up from what a 16" tire offers look at the 17.5 tires/wheels. Mine are rated for 4800 lbs, so there is a good safety margin there.
Larry

 

[Texas Bohunk]

My brother swears by Firestone 10ply truck tires on his Montana Big Sky.

 

[BLNRAY]

shopping for tires for my Kountry star,its hasn't been towed very much,was full timer for 6 years,it came with goodyear wrangler ht tires and they still look new,but i am not going to tow it very far until i get new tires.i found rickson wheel has a pretty good selection of 17.5 wheels and tires dry weight on my 5er is 14,500lb,it has 16in wheels but i think the 17.5's will wok much better.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Contact Scott at trailertiresandwheels.com they have any tire/wheel combo you want for RV's. Mounted and balanced shipped to your door.

I changed to 17.5" Alcoa's and GY H rated tires from them.

 

[sluper]

I just bought new tires for my 5th wheel and went to the GY 614's. These were a little pricey but when I asked for a price on the "E" load range it was a no brainer as to which tire I should buy. I believe the "G's" are made in America, the "E's" are not so it is an easy choice and there was not too much difference in the price. I choose the GY's because they do pay for damages when the tire fails.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I just bought new tires for my 5th wheel and went to the GY 614's. These were a little pricey but when I asked for a price on the "E" load range it was a no brainer as to which tire I should buy. I believe the "G's" are made in America, the "E's" are not so it is an easy choice and there was not too much difference in the price. I choose the GY's because they do pay for damages when the tire fails.

Great choice! IMHO they are worth every cent. I have ran two sets of the G's without a single problem with many thousands of miles in very hot weather. Prior to 07 they did have some problems but they have been a very dependable tire ever since. Sailun are Chines made and have had good reports but I will stick with GY's. I have gone to H 17.5's and Alcoa's on our MS and so far no problems. Only a few thousand miles so far.

 

[moreepms]

I have to agree with the gentlemen that suggest the Michelin,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I pull a 40' 5 wheel, that weights 18K, 3 axel jobber, I only trust Michelin, why would I risk my families life with nothing but the best,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,do not got to JOES Discount tire and sacrifice your families well being on a bargin discount tire for a heavy weight haul up to what ever speed, majical blow out, already top heavy RV rolls, takes little biddy truck in the Grand Canyon.

Long Distance Driver, Hauler as we say, Pay Me Now, OR Pay me Later, your call

SIN: TAKES YOU FURTHER THAN YOU WANT TO GO,,,,KEEPS YOU LONGER THAN YOU WANT TO STAY,,,COST YOU MORE THAN YOU WANNA PAY

2001 Cummins, Until death do we part

 

[Cummins12V98]

I agree if going to E's Michelin are a good choice but your RV with two axles would need G's or H's.. MeAgain has had good luck with Bridgestone Duravis 250 I think that's correct.

 

[NC Hauler]

A lot of what tire you use depends on what weight axle one has underneath their 5er....I had a Coachmen Somerset back in 03' and it had E rated tires on it, with 6,000# weight rated axles...I put Michelin XPS RIBS on it...one of the best, tires I personally think you could run on 6,000# weight rated axles..BUT, if one is running 7,000# weight rated axles, the RIBS are only rated to 3042# of carrying weight each and won't cover weight of the 7,000# axles if loaded a little over 6,000#....That's when one needs a good G rated tire....I run the Goodyear G614's on my 5er, GVW of 16,950#, loaded to 16,200#. The 614's are a pretty good tire, but the Sailun's are getting very good reviews and when it comes time to replace my 614's, I will look at the Sailun's and if still having great reviews, I just might go with them....The Sailun tire company, though Chinese, is one that has been certified ISO 16969, a standard that "MY" company has to achieve to stay competive in the manufacturing world and shows that Quality processes are in place and proven to be used. "E" Rated RIBS, 6,000# weight axles, and as Cummins12V98 alluded to per me again, the Duravis 250 is also a very good "E" rated tire. ...7,000# weight rated axles , G rated tires.

 

[Larry Willard]

I just decided to replace the 17.5 Summitomos on my trailer with Goodyear G114's. I came really close to buying Sailun tires and probably will next time if they get good reviews in the future.
Larry

 

[GAmes]

I choose the GY's because they do pay for damages when the tire fails.

But only if the tire is less than 5 years old. When I had a blowout it was 62 months since the tire was manufactured (code on sidewall). The lesson, keep track of the date codes on your tires.

 

[CToney]

I just put some Bridgestone duravis R250 tires on my dads stock trailer. We were running used truck tires but it was time for new ones. I was quite impressed with the quality and weight of them. Hopefully they last a long time as they weren't cheap.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I just put some Bridgestone duravis R250 tires on my dads stock trailer. We were running used truck tires but it was time for new ones. I was quite impressed with the quality and weight of them. Hopefully they last a long time as they weren't cheap.

In an "E" tire sounds like they are some of the best. Costco has $70 off any 4 Bridgestone or Michelin tires now.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

Any RV builder that would install crappy tires should have a class action slapped on them. Makes you wonder what other areas they skimped on?

 

[NC Hauler]

Manufacturers, quite a few of them, will cut corners, trying to save money by purchasing these Chinese made, non-quailty ST tires to save themselves a buck and pass the crap on to the customer. I can only think of ONE Chinese made tire that I would try, the Sailun S637 G rated tire, but that's it....If I have an E application, I would use the RIBS or Duravis 250s...G rated, I have the GY G614's, but if reputation stays high on the Sailuns, I will go that route.

But agree, these manufacturers charge HIGH dollar and put tires on these units that we'll be towing on....cut corners on what our TT's and 5er's are setting on and will be running on....and get away with it....bunch of stinking jerks, anyway to save a buck on their part and jack the prices up to us.....Some of them may talk Quality put into their units, then put a cheaply made, non quality tire on the very same product and wish you well as you drive off their lot....maggot sucking bottom feeders, most of them....

 

[Cummins12V98]

Light and Cheap sells! It's tough on us guys that want quality!