Tire recommendations

[MTK46]

Originally Posted by CALinSC

They will want to inspect the tire. (What's left of it).

Except for the first one I lost because of tread seperation, there wasn't any thing left of the other GY blowouts I had on my Teton.
One of many caused $4k+ of damage.
I don't run GY on anything I own.

[Bobplouhar0@gmail.com]

Cummins thanks for the Dually tire pressure input my ram had20,000 miles on it when I bought it the front tires had cupping on outside tires so I did invert them like you said the cupping was to bad to salvage so I put new on front pulls down the road beautiful now I will rotate like you said in future for now I am running 65 psi in rear fully loaded and 70 in front I did have a 2016 f-250 3/4 ton this Ram 3500 long box handles my 16,000 pound rig beautiful the Dually is all the difference what brand tires on my truck would you recommend for me in the future thanks again

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by Bobplouhar0@gmail.com

Cummins thanks for the Dually tire pressure input my ram had20,000 miles on it when I bought it the front tires had cupping on outside tires so I did invert them like you said the cupping was to bad to salvage so I put new on front pulls down the road beautiful now I will rotate like you said in future for now I am running 65 psi in rear fully loaded and 70 in front I did have a 2016 f-250 3/4 ton this Ram 3500 long box handles my 16,000 pound rig beautiful the Dually is all the difference what brand tires on my truck would you recommend for me in the future thanks again

If your truck is 2wd 70 front is fine but if 4x then you need to run 80psi all the time. When solo I drop my rears to 30psi. Be sure to get the front aligned to 1/64" toe or you are just wasting your front tires.

Depending on your actual rear axle weight 65psi may be too much. that psi is for full RAWR of 9,750#. Use weight/inflation chart and add 5psi to the rears.

I like Michelins for my truck. 45k even tread wear on all six and lots of tread left at 45k.

[Notanlines]

We also like Michelins and Continentals. No problems with either.

[Bobplouhar0@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Cummins12V98

If your truck is 2wd 70 front is fine but if 4x then you need to run 80psi all the time. When solo I drop my rears to 30psi. Be sure to get the front aligned to 1/64" toe or you are just wasting your front tires.

Depending on your actual rear axle weight 65psi may be too much. that psi is for full RAWR of 9,750#. Use weight/inflation chart and add 5psi to the rears.

I like Michelins for my truck. 45k even tread wear on all six and lots of tread left at 45k.

Thank you for your input I went to cat scales with my 3/4 ton ford and drive axel was 6840 steer axel was 4800 trailer axel was 12280 1b that ford was 4x4 crew have not been to scales with my 2018 Ram crew 3500 Dually 4x4 and yes I’ll get allinement to 1/64 toe

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by Bobplouhar0@gmail.com

Thank you for your input I went to cat scales with my 3/4 ton ford and drive axel was 6840 steer axel was 4800 trailer axel was 12280 1b that ford was 4x4 crew have not been to scales with my 2018 Ram crew 3500 Dually 4x4 and yes I’ll get allinement to 1/64 toe

RAM's spec is 1/4" and really eats up the tires!

[OneReallyOldGuy]

My G114’s (17.5) are starting to wear funny. I found this thread and as usual you guys are a treasure trove of information. It never even crossed my mind that Goodyear would cover trailer damage in the event of a blowout.
They are OEM on my 2019 suites. Never been balanced or rotated. There are no weights on them so I assume DRV does not balance them. Manufacture date stamp is 3518. I think at 4 years old they need to go. Your opinions? They are wearing on the outside edges and one is starting to cup pretty bad. I’ll try to attach a picture.
I’ve never bought heavy duty trailer tires so when you say go to a Goodyear company store do you mean the same place you buy passenger car tires?
Also where do I get an alignment done? Is it necessary?
Thanks,
Phil

[Cummins12V98]

I advise calling GY and asking for the phone number for the GY Rep in your area. Talk to him and he will tell you where to take the tires to. Look at your other tires does it look like the center three ribs are higher than the outer two? Look at the pic I posted on the first page.

GY owned store will be much more fair with you on the pro rating. The rep has more control as to what they will do for you.

[CALinSC]

Originally Posted by OneReallyOldGuy

My G114’s (17.5) are starting to wear funny. I found this thread and as usual you guys are a treasure trove of information. It never even crossed my mind that Goodyear would cover trailer damage in the event of a blowout.
They are OEM on my 2019 suites. Never been balanced or rotated. There are no weights on them so I assume DRV does not balance them. Manufacture date stamp is 3518. I think at 4 years old they need to go. Your opinions? They are wearing on the outside edges and one is starting to cup pretty bad. I’ll try to attach a picture.
I’ve never bought heavy duty trailer tires so when you say go to a Goodyear company store do you mean the same place you buy passenger car tires?
Also where do I get an alignment done? Is it necessary?
Thanks,
Phil

My best recommendation about your tire wear is to get an experienced tire installer to inspect them. You'll get a lot of different answers here because there are several different trailer conditions that will cause your tire wear.

Balancing is basically a product of tire manufacturers. When tires are used for trailer positions, balancing is seldom necessary. New tires have colored balancing dots on their sidewalls. When properly matched to the wheels they will not need any other balancing.

Balancing trailer wheel assemblies requires a hub centric adapter.

There are a lot of manufacturers now building 17.5" trailer tires. Most are less expensive than the GYs and just as reliable. Sailun comes to mind.

[porthole]

Last year two of my GY tires cupped like many I’ve seen recently.
Had alignment checked at MOR/ryde (no issues)
Replaced with Continental’s, not taking a chance with another blowout.

[OneReallyOldGuy]

Cummins, did you go back with GY after your tread issue? If so, any more problems? Mine do look like the first pics you posted. The Goodyear web site lists Discount Tire as an authorized dealer. I’ve bought tires there exclusively for at least 15 years. Since they also sell continental I’ll start there. The Michelins I have on my truck have 55k on them so it’s about time to replace them too. I bet the salesman will start to drool when I show up looking for 10 high dollar tires.
There is a Goodyear truck center in the city we’re close to so I’ll get them and a GY rep involved too.
Thanks guys
Phil

[Cummins12V98]

I finally parted ways with GY on their G114's. Running too close to the limits of the tire they simply don't hold up with tread separation being the problem.

I am a BIG fan of their ENDURANCE line for lighter trailers.

YES get with your rep then he will direct you to the place closest to you he has control over.

Get the new set of tires from them and then if going to Continentals sell the GY's on Craigs List.

[OneReallyOldGuy]

Mine don’t seem to be as raised in the center as yours. I’ve attached a pic of each one. Your thoughts?
Although getting them prorated then selling them isn’t practical it’s a good idea I’ve nowhere to store them until they are sold.

[Cummins12V98]

I am not so sure they will pro rate those. Have you replaced your shocks? What year is the RV? What cold psi are you running? Have you ever had it aligned?

[OneReallyOldGuy]

Never replaced the shocks. Never had it aligned. It’s a 2019. Got it in August 2018. I run 125psi cold as per the plate on the coach. Looks like they have been run under inflated doesn’t it?
Phil

[porthole]

Originally Posted by OneReallyOldGuy

Never replaced the shocks. Never had it aligned. It’s a 2019. Got it in August 2018. I run 125psi cold as per the plate on the coach. Looks like they have been run under inflated doesn’t it?
Phil

Yours look better than mine and almost the same age.
I have two that look good and two the a cupped and questionable.

[Cummins12V98]

Shocks should still be fine but honestly they are the bottom of the barrel Monroes. If you ever want to put on their best RV shock the number is 555001.

I would assume the alignment is fine but who knows. Guess I would get with the area rep and send him some pics and see what he says.

The only issues I have seen with these tires is tread separation and yours look fine.

You could try to move a good looking tire to a bad looking location and see if it starts looking the same.

[OneReallyOldGuy]

Originally Posted by Cummins12V98

Shocks should still be fine but honestly they are the bottom of the barrel Monroes. If you ever want to put on their best RV shock the number is 555001.

I would assume the alignment is fine but who knows. Guess I would get with the area rep and send him some pics and see what he says.

The only issues I have seen with these tires is tread separation and yours look fine.

You could try to move a good looking tire to a bad looking location and see if it starts looking the same.

The shock number you listed is Monroe’s also?

I’ve never considered rotating them. I might try it. I’m not sure how much longer I should trust these 4 year old tires. We’re doing a lot of traveling this summer in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Hot and dry.

Thanks,
Phil

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by OneReallyOldGuy

The shock number you listed is Monroe’s also?

I’ve never considered rotating them. I might try it. I’m not sure how much longer I should trust these 4 year old tires. We’re doing a lot of traveling this summer in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Hot and dry.

Thanks,
Phil

YES Monroe. I bought mine on Carid

Personally 4 years is not an issue. They are guaranteed 5 I believe.

[OneReallyOldGuy]

That gives me some piece of mind. Thanks Cummins and thank you Duane.