Sailun reboot

**JCR GD** · 05-08-2021, 09:58 AM

Well it's been over 5 years since I installed my Sailuns and they have done a great job of providing me with peace of mind going down the road. I am coming up on 6 years from manufacture date and it's time to start thinking about replacing them. The wear on them looks fine (not a whole lot of difference between spare and in service tires) but 6 years is my limit for timing out the tires. (Mileage is around 25,000+)

All this to say... the Sailuns have been a good tire and I will be replacing them with the same!

**TNFSolitude** · 05-08-2021, 11:20 AM

I too have Saliuns and not seen any wear or had any issues. Due to less camping over the last year and a half I can wait until next year to replace mine. Unless something comes up to change my mind I'll go with Saliuns again.

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**Jchild** · 05-08-2021, 11:56 AM

Have you considered the Hercules 901 tires instead of the Sailun’s?

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**andrewssteve** · 05-08-2021, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jchild

Have you considered the Hercules 901 tires instead of the Sailun’s?

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I went with the Hercules ST 901 -- because I couldn't find a local supplier for Sailun's. So far, excellent service from the Hercules tires. My dealer was very impressed with the look and feel, especially compared to the Westlakes I replaced.

-Steve

**Second Chance** · 05-08-2021, 06:01 PM

Reboot tires? I've rebooted many computers and I've heard of retreading tires...

Rob

**DECelt** · 05-09-2021, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by JCR GD

Well it's been over 5 years since I installed my Sailuns and they have done a great job of providing me with peace of mind going down the road. I am coming up on 6 years from manufacture date and it's time to start thinking about replacing them. The wear on them looks fine (not a whole lot of difference between spare and in service tires) but 6 years is my limit for timing out the tires. (Mileage is around 25,000+)

All this to say... the Sailuns have been a good tire and I will be replacing them with the same!

Just before I went crazy and decided to trade out our fifth wheel for a Solitude, I replaced my Sailuns. Simpletire would not give or guarantee date codes. I bought online from Walmart. The tires were super fresh...but if they were old I would have been able to return them to the local Walmart...food for thought if you are still looking for a tire dealer for them.

**JCR GD** · 05-09-2021, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by DECelt

Just before I went crazy and decided to trade out our fifth wheel for a Solitude, I replaced my Sailuns. Simpletire would not give or guarantee date codes. I bought online from Walmart. The tires were super fresh...but if they were old I would have been able to return them to the local Walmart...food for thought if you are still looking for a tire dealer for them.

Good to know, thanks. SimpleTire told me the same thing but did say they will provide free return shipping if I get one/some I don't like (as long as it/they have not been mounted.) When I bought the current ones from them they were all within a few weeks of each other and only a couple months "old."

**wjpatter** · 05-09-2021, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Jchild

Have you considered the Hercules 901 tires instead of the Sailun’s?

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I like Hercules. Had them on my previous trailer. I just put the Hercules 901 (L speed, 14 ply/G rating) on our Reflection. Was able to buy on-line from BB Wheels for $165 each. Had my local dealer install, upgrade with high pressure stems and balance for $140. I'll give you an update after out 7,000 miles summer trip. I went with the 129/125 to maintain the aspect ration.

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**Bamaman** · 05-10-2021, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by DECelt

Just before I went crazy and decided to trade out our fifth wheel for a Solitude, I replaced my Sailuns. Simpletire would not give or guarantee date codes. I bought online from Walmart. The tires were super fresh...but if they were old I would have been able to return them to the local Walmart...food for thought if you are still looking for a tire dealer for them.

I think that Walmart.com is the online marketing source to distribute their tires. My Sailuns came directly from Sailun's warehouse in South Florida by UPS.

**Bob&Karen** · 06-12-2021, 09:23 AM

Hi All,

I'm starting to think about replacing the tires on my 2019 Solitude 375RES. I am running the original Westlake ST235/80R16 LRG tires which have about 23,000 mi on them now. They still have good tread but the manufacture dates are mid to late 2018. So far I have no concern other than I notice my pressures with go as high as 137PSI after they are inflated cold to 110 and on the road for about 3 hrs.

I am pretty set on the Sailuns. But, I am having some trouble deciding on whether I should go to the Sailun ST235/85R16 LRG instead of staying with the R80 size. Does anyone have any experience with going to the larger diameter tires? Does the larger diameter provide better wear and/or heat dissipation? Is there any reason not to go to the R85?

Note: The wheels I have are rated for 4080 pounds which is the same as the R80.

Thank you