G614's goodyear tires

[snappy2265]

Does any know or has anyone installed Good year g614's on the factory rims? Are the factory rims heavy duty rated for the higher pressure? I just feel the need to get rid of the towmax tires as we are going FT.

 

[cookie]

Good move on replacing the TowMax tires.
You will have to look on the back side of your rims for the psi and/or load rating for your rims.
That information should be molded into the spokes.

Peace
Dave

 

[jimtoo]

Just need to look at the back side of your rim near center of rim. It should be stamped or cast as to load rating and PSI. Must be 110# rated.

Yes. a lot of folks have put the g614's on if the rim is rated for them.

Jim M

Moved thread to correct area also.

 

[JWalker]

Our 2015 Elkridge came with factory rims rated for 110psi. Installed G614s at the dealer. Good move.....

 

[ILH]

I put G614s on mine after I had a blowout last summer. Major damage done. Now I have peace-of-mind.

To answer your question, my factory rims were rated for 110psi. No problems installing them.

 

[sengli]

My factory rims were stamped for the 110 PSI rating. When I had the G614 goodyears installed, I was told told that 110 PSI pressure was the max, and running them at this pressure obviously makes them harder, so the ride is harsher. I run mine at roughly 100PSI. Wow these tires are much heavier than the old tomax's.

 

[danemayer]

My factory rims were stamped for the 110 PSI rating. When I had the G614 goodyears installed, I was told told that 110 PSI pressure was the max, and running them at this pressure obviously makes them harder, so the ride is harsher. I run mine at roughly 100PSI. Wow these tires are much heavier than the old tomax's.

If you look at the inflation tables on page 10 of this Goodyear document, you'll see that at 100 psi, your tires can support a load of 3550 lbs. vs 3750 at 110 psi. Unless you've weighed the rig and know the individual wheel weights, you should assume the weight is not evenly distributed and could vary by a few hundred lbs from wheel to wheel. At 100 psi, you could have one or more tires running at the max.

Might be better to inflate to 110 psi and leave yourself some margin.

 

[jmgratz]

I have 4 G614s which are mounted on the original Aluminum rims which came on our Landmark when we bought it a year ago. Need to sell them as they have been sitting in our barn for a year. PM me for more info it might work out for you.

 

[Bob&Patty]

Most of the 8 lug aluminum wheels are rated at 110# PSI.

 

[SeattleLion]

We are prepared to replace the TowMax before we travel this year. First on the subject of carrying capacity. My BH has 7,000 lb axles. So at 100lb the 614's equal our axle weight rating. Last season we measured and found 11,000 lbs on our rear wheels. I'm not sure that I would only inflate to 100lb, though the recommendations of the pro's is to inflate the tires to match the load.

We are also considering the 114's. Any help on this topic (slightly hijacking the thread)?

 

[pegmikef]

I too have the 7,000 pound axles on my BH, but I run my G614s at 110 psi. Common sense tells me that the kitchen slide is a lot hearvier that the other one with two recliners and a table. As Dan said, I prefer to keep mine at the max PSI for a worst case scenario and I don't think that ten pounds difference will really make a much softer ride. I know some folks probably run theirs at the 100 PSI because that maxs out a lot of public air stations and they may not have a compressor capable or doing 100 psi (even the dealer I bought my BH from couldn't get them above 100 PSI, but they told me).

 

[ILH]

It took me quite a while to find a small but powerful compressor that was capable of filling my tires to 110 psi without difficulty. Even a pump that says it fills to 125 psi will slow to a crawl as it approaches 110 psi.

The pump I chose goes to 150 psi.

 

[Jim.Allison]

I love my 114s, the rig stands up nice and the trailering is noticeably better than the 80 PSI BlowMax. I might have gone with the 614s if I was as knowledgeable then, but all in all, I have the ultimate in tire failure prevention. Now I ride down the road with a TPMS which I did not have before and I know a lot more about my tires. I'm comfortable. If I lose a tire now it won't be because I did not try. As a side note, I keep my 114s at about 105 psi (measured on a cool summer morning perhaps 70 to 75 degrees) What I like about this pressure is that no matter the time of year they are properly inflated for my rig. I do not have to bleed off for summer nor inflate for winter. The TPMS likes to squeal during the winter until I get rolling then it quiets down when the tire pressure comes up. I hope I answered your question.

As for as purchasing them, I bought them online, mounted on HiSpec Mod 3 rims, no freight, no tax, delivered to my front door. If you do this be sure to tell them to balance them, its inexpensive online and worth it. I forgot to balance and had to take them to a truck tire shop to have them spin balanced. I bought 5 114s on 5 HiSpec rims then I sold my 5 towmax on the OEM rims for $900 (craigslist) which helped out a little with my total cost. Once you get the price behind you, it is pride in ownership after that. But you will dig deep for these tires.

One last thought, tire prices are closely tied to oil prices, you might be able to make a good deal on a tire that will last the life of your rig.

We are prepared to replace the TowMax before we travel this year. First on the subject of carrying capacity. My BH has 7,000 lb axles. So at 100lb the 614's equal our axle weight rating. Last season we measured and found 11,000 lbs on our rear wheels. I'm not sure that I would only inflate to 100lb, though the recommendations of the pro's is to inflate the tires to match the load.

We are also considering the 114's. Any help on this topic (slightly hijacking the thread)?

 

[ILH]

Jim - who did you order them from?

 

[Jim.Allison]

http://www.trailer-wheels.com/175-inch-Tires_c_378.html

Note the michelin, Similar tire for half the money. The Goodyear is a 75 MPH Tire and the Michelin is a 63 mph tire last I looked at the specs. These guys have a discount for buying 5 assemblies, make them quote it. When you buy you get everything you need to mount, center caps and lugs. I could not find the mod 3 that goes with the 4800 lb tire but when you call them they will work it out for you. I liked the mod 3 when I got them, it looks good. Grab your chair here comes the price, LOL

You might do better, but at the time it was the best price going.

Jim - who did you order them from?

 

[SeattleLion]

I love my 114s, the rig stands up nice and the trailering is noticeably better than the 80 PSI BlowMax. I might have gone with the 614s if I was as knowledgeable then, but all in all, I have the ultimate in tire failure prevention. Now I ride down the road with a TPMS which I did not have before and I know a lot more about my tires. I'm comfortable. If I lose a tire now it won't be because I did not try. As a side note, I keep my 114s at about 105 psi (measured on a cool summer morning perhaps 70 to 75 degrees) What I like about this pressure is that no matter the time of year they are properly inflated for my rig. I do not have to bleed off for summer nor inflate for winter. The TPMS likes to squeal during the winter until I get rolling then it quiets down when the tire pressure comes up. I hope I answered your question.

As for as purchasing them, I bought them online, mounted on HiSpec Mod 3 rims, no freight, no tax, delivered to my front door. If you do this be sure to tell them to balance them, its inexpensive online and worth it. I forgot to balance and had to take them to a truck tire shop to have them spin balanced. I bought 5 114s on 5 HiSpec rims then I sold my 5 towmax on the OEM rims for $900 (craigslist) which helped out a little with my total cost. Once you get the price behind you, it is pride in ownership after that. But you will dig deep for these tires.

One last thought, tire prices are closely tied to oil prices, you might be able to make a good deal on a tire that will last the life of your rig.

Would you mind saying where you ordered the 114's?

 

[Jim.Allison]

Would you mind saying where you ordered the 114's?

http://www.trailer-wheels.com/175-inch-Tires_c_378.html

See the message below your request, I gave some information there too. I would strongly look at the Michelin, I'm just leery about it being a 63 mph tire as opposed to a 75 mph tire that Goodyear is. I wonder if it is a misprint, surely Michelin is competitive with Goodyear in all sense of the word.

 

[ILH]

I love my 114s, the rig stands up nice and the trailering is noticeably better than the 80 PSI BlowMax. I might have gone with the 614s if I was as knowledgeable then, but ....

Jim,

I was corresponding with my local tire dealer this morning - looking for a good price on my spare. Not that I'm looking for the 114 (mismatch with my G614s), but in passing they told me that the 114s are discontinued. Interesting.

 

[SeattleLion]

Very interesting. I guess I will go with the 614's.

 

[danemayer]

Jim,

I was corresponding with my local tire dealer this morning - looking for a good price on my spare. Not that I'm looking for the 114 (mismatch with my G614s), but in passing they told me that the 114s are discontinued. Interesting.

Maybe. Or maybe your local guy doesn't know to look for a Regional Haul Trailer Tire. The G114 doesn't show up on the Goodyear site when you look for truck or RV tires. It's under Commercial Truck, Regional Trailer.