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Old 01-23-2016, 01:51 AM   #41
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I had one pop on me last October and I have no way to know what caused it. I will say this, I have about 300 miles on the other 3 since the blowout (most of those driving the rest of the way home) and was surprised I didn't lose another one.
This is what it looked like:
Ugh!!! Guess I'll be tire shopping. Not exactly what I planned for a 2 month old rig....... I'll have to see if maybe I can put them on one of my 7x12 cargo trailers so it isn't a total loss.... Those are lucky if they see 6K pounds total on the dual axels.
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Old 01-26-2016, 10:57 AM   #42
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I will be replacing mine with the Sailun S637's shortly. They seem to get great reviews and seem fairly affordable for a G rated tire.
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Old 01-30-2016, 12:28 PM   #43
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371rebh Factory Tire Failure

I bought my 5'er April 2015. Had 1100 miles on it when tire blew Oct 31, 2015, with no warning on Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. It actually blew in the tunnel that goes under water level. Had to stop and change it out on bridge over the bay with no pull-off lane. Didn't want to drive another 7 miles, through more tunnels, with a flat. I installed spare, drove it home and parked it for the season.

Ratings: 15,411 GVWR, 13,197 dry, 2,244 cargo, 7000# axles, 110 psi rims. (Note: I check pressures daily, inflate to max - 80 psi - and never drive more than 63mph.)

Tires that came from the factory were the Constancy LY188's (ST235/80R16 - E rated).

I wanted to share my experience with others, as I have seen a few similar situations from folks on this site. I am in the process of going back to the dealer to seek monetary compensation for the failed tire(s).

It looks like most are going with the Sailun or Goodyear G614 tires with the factory rim. Going with a G114 would require new rims as well.

Any other similar experiences/suggestions for better tire?
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Old 01-30-2016, 02:44 PM   #44
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Hey,

It will be printed inside your rim. If you have these rims they are 110psi.

Here is a picture showing the difference in size vs my old tire and the new Sailun.

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I replaced them all, I just brought 1 tire on each side of the trailer to the shop at a time; she is a heavy beast!
Did you have any clearance issues with the Sailun's on the 371rebh? I assume you went with same size as factory LY188 (235/80R16)? Thanks in advance.
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Old 01-30-2016, 04:48 PM   #45
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I bought my 5'er April 2015. Had 1100 miles on it when tire blew Oct 31, 2015, with no warning on Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. It actually blew in the tunnel that goes under water level. Had to stop and change it out on bridge over the bay with no pull-off lane. Didn't want to drive another 7 miles, through more tunnels, with a flat. I installed spare, drove it home and parked it for the season.

Ratings: 15,411 GVWR, 13,197 dry, 2,244 cargo, 7000# axles, 110 psi rims. (Note: I check pressures daily, inflate to max - 80 psi - and never drive more than 63mph.)

Tires that came from the factory were the Constancy LY188's (ST235/80R16 - E rated).

I wanted to share my experience with others, as I have seen a few similar situations from folks on this site. I am in the process of going back to the dealer to seek monetary compensation for the failed tire(s).

It looks like most are going with the Sailun or Goodyear G614 tires with the factory rim. Going with a G114 would require new rims as well.

Any other similar experiences/suggestions for better tire?
I can't make out the GAWR in the picture you provided. It does look a little like 7000#. If that is so you might point that out to FR with the make and size of the OE tires. Could get you 4 new tires appropriate for the 7000# axles.
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Old 01-30-2016, 05:40 PM   #46
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7000# -- Good Point

You are right. I will bring that up with FR.

Meanwhile, I have done some research. I see where many folks in various threads say GY will replace tire(s) and pay for damage to RV; however, I did not see that stated on their website. I called GY, and they stated they would only pay for such items after a thorough review. I have found a set of 4 Sailun tires, ST235/85R16's, shipped, for $572.75 from SimpleTire.com.

I also saw in another forum where someone had them installed, and after 15,000 miles, they're still holding up: https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/f...print/true.cfm

Of course, YMMV, but I am leaning toward the Sailun's. 14 ply tires, L speed rating, 129 LCC for single axle. Only difference is .9 larger diameter. I was able to find the OEM size of 235/80R16's on Bonanza, but they are $735 shipped -- same specs.
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Tires?

Hoosier-n-VA, if you do opt for new rims, look at the 17.5" wheels and equivalent tires (215/75/R17.5). They actually have a smaller outer diameter than the 235/80/R16 because of the lower aspect ratio. But, they jump you up to a H-J load range (4,900+ lbs. per tire). It's not cheap, though.

I did it and am happy that I did.
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Old 01-30-2016, 09:43 PM   #48
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17.5

I have done my homework on 16's, but not 17.5's... What is your recommendation? Whatever I buy, I'll follow up on here so we have another data point.
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I have done my homework on 16's, but not 17.5's... What is your recommendation? Whatever I buy, I'll follow up on here so we have another data point.
I am happy that I upgraded, but I also know that I'm running very heavy- over 16k gross camper weight and 14k on the axles/tires themselves. I liked the peace of mind that the extra carrying capacity gives me AND they're a commercial trailer tire, so I felt like they were a step up from ST tires. I couldn't go with LT tires as they don't have the carrying capacity without increasing in sizes and my tires were already very close (less than 2" between them).

I have something like 6-7,000 miles on these and I'm not looking back.

I bought from Trailer Tires and Wheels - Steel & Aluminum Trailer Wheels, Bias & Radial Trailer Tires but I really liked the personalized service from Rickson Wheel Manufacturing. Rickson just couldn't get me the tires + wheels in the timeframe that I needed AND they were about $400 more expensive than TT&W AND I didn't like their rim options.

Just something to noodle.
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Old 02-01-2016, 06:48 PM   #50
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Did you have any clearance issues with the Sailun's on the 371rebh? I assume you went with same size as factory LY188 (235/80R16)? Thanks in advance.

Hey I had the same factory tire you did. I went to the sailun's 235/85/16. There is lots of room to accommodate these tires. Only put 600-800km on them but happy so far. The tires the unit came with LY188 are garbage.
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16" wheels vs 17.5" wheels

Thanks for the responses EPENDYDAD and DENALI15. Solid info, much appreciated. I am not the one who looks for the cheapest "route out" when it comes to safety items like shoes for the rig; however, I think I am confronted with two options compared to what I have now.

I currently have the 'worst' option (Constancy LY188 China Bombs). My options I am considering are: Good (Sailun 16" tires to mount on my 16" wheels rated for 110 lbs), Better (GY G614's on 16" wheels), Best (GY 114's on 17.5 wheels).

All seem like a monumental upgrade from the China Bombs from the Shandong Longyue Rubber Co. Prices: Sailun 235/85R16 x 4 = $572; Goodyear 235/80R16 G614 x 4 = $1500; Aluminum wheels ($240 x 4) + Goodyear G114 215/75R17.5 ($425 x 4) = $3325.

Since I have the 16" wheels, I am going to opt for the Sailun option. I will keep you guys posted on results (i.e. pressures, speed, weight, longevity). If I have anymore issues, I will sell the 16's and upgrade to the 17.5's.

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Hoosier, you can opt for different times than the Goodyear G114 and save a grand. I think I had $2,400 into my set of 4.

BUT, it's still a heck of a lot more than the G614 or Sailuns. I've heard nothing but good on the Sailun tires.

Just make sure that the load carrying capacity on two of the Sailuns add up to be more than the axle rating and you should be set. Additionally, double-check the outside diameter of the tire to verify that you have room between the wheels.
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Purchased 17.5 tires

I found a deal today on 17.5 tires... Sailun S637's, 235/75R17.5 tires for $137/tire (shipped) from Simple Tire. Load Index Rating is 143 (6005 lbs), Speed Rating L (75 mph), max 125 psi, going on 7000# axles. I looked at the 215/75R17.5, but the Sailun's in that size called for a 6x17.5 wheel, which is hard to find in aluminum. I realize the load rating for the tire is way more than what I need, but the price was the same, and the 235/75R17.5's go on more common 6.75x17.5 wheels. The diameter is 31.6" (less than the 235/80R16's diameter of 30.8", and about a half inch narrower), so I don't think I will have clearance issues (I believe I saw someone in this thread was running the 235/80R16's on the 371REBH with no clearance issues)...

This is going on a 2015 Sandpiper 371REBH. If someone installed 17.5's on this unit, what size wheel did you purchase? The original wheels (8 on 6.5" bolt pattern) have "16x6J", "ET+0", "SR001-B", "DOT-T" and "110psi" stamped on them. I assume I'll need a 125psi-rated wheel and 6.75x17.5 size, but not sure about offset, etc...

Not sure which wheel to buy that will fit my 5'er. Again, thanks in advance. I'll post pics once installed.
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In post above, I meant to say, the 235/75R17.5 tire diameter is 31.6", less than the 235/85R16's diameter of 31.7" --- and someone said the 235/85R16's fit the 371REBH.
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In post above, I meant to say, the 235/75R17.5 tire diameter is 31.6", less than the 235/85R16's diameter of 31.7" --- and someone said the 235/85R16's fit the 371REBH.

My 17.5s are 215/75R17.5. "Only" 4,900 lbs. of capacity.

I actually bought wheels/rims that looked identical to what I already had (I actually quite liked the look).

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