Tire upgrade

[Wayens]

Owner of a 2021 Reflection 367BHS, just returned from Florida back to Ohio, on the way home we had a tire tread separation, fortunately we caught it before it blew out. The trailer came with Goodyear Endurance ST235/85/16 with a E load range all 4 tires were manufactured in April 2020, we have roughly 10,000 miles on the trailer since purchasing it new. The GVWR of the trailer is 14,995, these tires are capable of handling 14,560 lbs., just a little under the GVWR. I weighed the trailer before leaving, it weighed 14.400. Looking to go up in load range to a G rated tire at 4400 lbs. It seems there are two front runners for this tire Sailun & Hankook, just curious if anyone has run these tires and if so any issues. Both are made in China or Vietnam, the Goodyears are made here in the states. I prefer to use American brand tires however this may not be possible.

Thanks in advance !!!

[WhittleBurner]

Hi and welcome! one of the best things we did was get the Sailuns (load range G) for our '14 Reflection, way back when we did it many were skeptical that it was to much tire...not the case at all. We don't run them at 110. Around 90 is fine and the rims can handle it even at 110.

We just put a 2nd set on last year.

Moved to the Tire section!

[Hoopy Frood]

Owner of a 2021 Reflection 367BHS, just returned from Florida back to Ohio, on the way home we had a tire tread separation, fortunately we caught it before it blew out. The trailer came with Goodyear Endurance ST235/85/16 with a E load range all 4 tires were manufactured in April 2020, we have roughly 10,000 miles on the trailer since purchasing it new. The GVWR of the trailer is 14,995, these tires are capable of handling 14,560 lbs., just a little under the GVWR. I weighed the trailer before leaving, it weighed 14.400. Looking to go up in load range to a G rated tire at 4400 lbs. It seems there are two front runners for this tire Sailun & Hankook, just curious if anyone has run these tires and if so any issues. Both are made in China or Vietnam, the Goodyears are made here in the states. I prefer to use American brand tires however this may not be possible.

Thanks in advance !!!

The trailer weighed 14,400lbs. including the pin weight, or had 14,400 lbs. on the axles? Sailun tires simply cannot be beat in my book. If you want to get the most out of them, make sure your wheels will handle the increased air pressure, up to 110 psi.

[Wayens]

It was 14,400 on the axles. Thanks for the tire information exactly what I wanted to hear!

Thanks again,

[Scott'n'Wendy]

What are you guys down in the US paying for a Sailun 235/85/16 'G'?

[Hoopy Frood]

Wow, something seems a bit off. If you had 14,400 lbs. on the axles, then the GVW of the trailer would most likely be in the neighborhood of 17,000 lbs. Which would put it waaaay over the GVWR of 14,999 lbs. Maybe a recheck of the weight math?

[Hoopy Frood]

What are you guys down in the US paying for a Sailun 235/85/16 'G'?

I paid $650 for 4 235/85-16 "G" rated Sailun's back in November of 2023, and another $15-$20 per tire to have them mounted. It is money well spent IMO, and heaven knows I'm a cheapskate.

[WhittleBurner]

What are you guys down in the US paying for a Sailun 235/85/16 'G'?

Simple Tire has them today for $163 and change each, set of 4 with free ship and of course sales tax. Then mounting.

That would be $220.33 Canadian Dollars

[huntindog]

It was 14,400 on the axles. Thanks for the tire information exactly what I wanted to hear!

Thanks again,

That would put you over the axle rating.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

Thanks Howard, thanks Marcy. I need new tires this year and I'll be in the Twin Cities in June..so I need to do a little comparison to see which side of the border has the best price.