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06-28-2019, 07:41 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSSA
State: Florida
Posts: 43
THOR #2055
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Tires
Those of you who have gone to 18ply tires on your DRV which brand did you purchase and are you happy with them?
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06-29-2019, 12:53 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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An I rated tire? I was thinking of switching to Continentals when I am ready to replace my tires. I believe the Goodyear tires are over $500 per tire plus installation.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-29-2019, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
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Ryan, we were told retail price on the GYs are $425 a copy plus install. That was at a tire dealer in Marquette MI last September.
Dan
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06-29-2019, 12:43 PM
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Brand: DRV
State: South Dakota
Posts: 126
THOR #4935
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One word, Sailun! Truck and MS.
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Glenn 08 36tk3 #4571
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06-29-2019, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Whatever brand you consider, look at moving up to the 235 size tire--you will gain about 1200lbs/tire capacity, but still 125psi. Had great luck with Sailuns in 215 size, this time I went with Cooper RM170s in 235 size. The OEM GYs had 2 of 4 tread separations after about 2 years, same with Michelins on previous Suites. Too much money for not enough value, in my opinion, for the GY/Mich tires.
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2016 Tiffin 40QBH
2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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06-30-2019, 10:39 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSSA
State: Florida
Posts: 43
THOR #2055
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When you went to the 235s did you need different rims or dod you use your orginial ones.
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06-30-2019, 10:53 PM
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Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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The rims are 6.5" wide, will accommodate the 235s.
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2016 Tiffin 40QBH
2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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06-30-2019, 11:27 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSSA
State: Florida
Posts: 43
THOR #2055
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Thanks
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06-30-2019, 11:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Just passing on things I have learned from other DRV owners....
I got Cooper RM170s, $940 mounted, balanced, taxes, disposal fees. I feel Sailuns are just as good, but couldn't get them...check pricing at SimpleTire.com for comparisons.
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2016 Tiffin 40QBH
2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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07-01-2019, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 311
THOR #9543
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Southwest Tire in Houston, TX has the GY for $298.
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2017 36RSSB3--2012 F350 KR, LWB, SRW, bilsteins, 1 1/4" anti sway bar, bilstein steering stabilizer, airlift air bags, on board wireless compressor, 295/20 tires at 4080 pounds each, oversized finned aluminum diff and trannie pans, all synthetic fluids; KEM, Tyrant, and PIP tunes with SCT X4 programming, G37 2017 Turbo, ATS Stage I towing transmission and torque convertor, Edge CTS gauge monitoring.
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07-01-2019, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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My 18 ply
My 235 18ply tires are Michelin. I got them thru http://simpletire.com
They are a good company to deal with and I got them at a good price.
Make sure your wheels will handle them. Look at the Max Load stated on the back of the rim.
Enjoy.
Don
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2016 38RSSA FB Paint, induction cooktop, 3" Risers, solar, 4 batteries, Cheap Heat, MorRyde Steps
2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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07-02-2019, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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The term "PLY" is not used like it was in the past. They go by "Load Range" now. Every tire of the same size and load range will carry the exact same amount.
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07-02-2019, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
The term "PLY" is not used like it was in the past. They go by "Load Range" now. Every tire of the same size and load range will carry the exact same amount.
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Yes. Load ranges are assigned a letter which then translates into the number of plies. It is pretty simple to understand the conversion. You will see a pattern emerge. Examples below
E - 10 plies
F - 12 plies
G - 14 plies
You also have to keep in mind, the higher the rating, the stiffer the sidewall. To much tire will give you a harder less forgiving ride on bumpy roads. So it is a balancing act of getting the right tire to carry the load that you have but not so tough to beat the crap out of the rig while going down the road.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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07-03-2019, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 41RSSB4
State: South Dakota
Posts: 313
THOR #5859
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wingnut60
Just passing on things I have learned from other DRV owners....
I got Cooper RM170s, $940 mounted, balanced, taxes, disposal fees. I feel Sailuns are just as good, but couldn't get them...check pricing at SimpleTire.com for comparisons.
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Being able to get replacements if needed on the road is pretty important.
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George
Kerrville, Tx
2015 Mobile Suites 41RSSB4
2011 F350 Dually 6.7 PSD
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07-03-2019, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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While any tire brand can have a failure, GY and Mich are the only ones I have used that failed........Sailuns made it to AK and back, expect Coopers will also, and that is not an uncommon name as I drive by tire shops.
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2016 Tiffin 40QBH
2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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07-03-2019, 04:43 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSSA
State: Florida
Posts: 43
THOR #2055
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I will let you know should be getting them next week.
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