 |
|
11-06-2016, 08:47 AM
|
#1
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Maxxis tire option now Goodyear
The order sheets and options on the Jayco site have dropped the upgraded tire to maxxis option to Goodyear US made tires and mandatory. This is on the Eagles.
Goodyear trailer tires have been made in China for many years. So either they are lying or just recently Goodyear's are being in the US???
Anyone hear that the Goodyear's are now made in the US?
Earl
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 11:58 AM
|
#2
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Holland
Posts: 5
|
When we ordered our 2017 355MBQS in August 2016, we had ordered the Maxxis tire upgrade. At the time, our dealer did say that Jayco was going to start putting Goodyear tires on all of their units. When I went to the Jayco site and looked at our model, it now says that the Goodyear tires are a mandatory option (as you mentioned in your original post). In addition, the Jayco site also says "(Made in the USA)" at the end of this option. Based on this, I'm more confident that they're made here in the good 'ol USA and not the traditional Chinese bombs.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 12:09 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 2,210
|
Goodyear just started this new USA line and I believe it is currently exclusive to Jayco. They are not Marathons, but another brand. Here is the release.
https://rv-pro.com/news/jayco-will-b...can-made-tires
__________________
2014 375 BHFS Eagle Premier
2014 Ram 3500 Longhorn DRW CC
6.7 CTD, Aisin, 4.10's
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 12:30 PM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
|
Congratulations on your new Eagle and welcome to the forum.
__________________
Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 01:27 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Weatherford
Posts: 505
|
I hope they're better than the "Raniers" that came on mine...
__________________
Jack and Delores, Weatherford, Texas
2016 White Hawk 28DSBH TT, 2014 Ram 4X4 2500 CTD
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 01:36 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Thanks for the info! I figured it had to be a recent change. Not sure if I should have my new LT Firestone transforce HT's pulled of my trade and put on the Jayco or not. I will have to give a close look at these US made Goodyear's.
Earl
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 01:52 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 16,102
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mopar_Earl
. I will have to give a close look at these US made Goodyear's.
Earl
|
G 614's have always been made in the US why would the new ones be any less quality?
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 01:59 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
G 614's have always been made in the US why would the new ones be any less quality?
|
Couldn't tell ya. I do know the Goodyear trailer tires I ever bought, seen, had, saw, touched were all China made. Now apparently they are US made. I'm iffy on them. Just want to see these tires and see the US made on the sidewall and not China.
Earl
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 02:32 PM
|
#9
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
|
The Endurance line is a ST tire. The G614 is not a ST tire. It is way heavier all over than a ST tire. I have not seen the Endurance yet but I have had the Marathon ST and they did not hold up on the heavier fifth wheels.
They were made in USA once but then went to China. Now it sounds like they are coming back here.
__________________
 Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 02:42 PM
|
#11
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
|
If you are ever in a position to compare the weight, they are heavy!
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 02:44 PM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 16,102
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1
If you are ever in a position to compare the weight, they are heavy!
|
Because it is 14 ply and steel belts. Doesn't change the fact that it is a ST.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:03 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
Because it is 14 ply and steel belts. Doesn't change the fact that it is a ST.
|
Looked them up. Not your normal everyday trailer tire. They are G rated and 110 psi. I highly doubt Jayco is installing these tires.
Earl
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:09 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 16,102
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mopar_Earl
Looked them up. Not your normal everyday trailer tire. They are G rated and 110 psi. I highly doubt Jayco is installing these tires.
Earl
|
I have them on my PINNACLE. They are an option, at least on the upper line.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:10 PM
|
#15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: gatineau
Posts: 70
|
It's funny how everybody lose theirs minds when tires are made in China. It doesn't matter where the tires is being built. It's simply the build process than determine the quality of a tire ( and any other product as well). At least give some real arguments for being so patriotic like : I want to spend my money in the good ol' USA so that I can create job and help my fellow american instead. I just don't understand why a tire is better because it's made in the USA... like the US don't build cheap stuff.
Just pick a tire that is well made with quality parts, That's all.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:14 PM
|
#16
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
I have them on my PINNACLE. They are an option, at least on the upper line.
|
Maybe so but this thread is Eagle line as stated in my original post. This is a sudden change as in less than a months time.
Earl
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:41 PM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
Posts: 16,102
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mopar_Earl
Maybe so but this thread is Eagle line as stated in my original post. This is a sudden change as in less than a months time.
Earl
|
Tell your dealer to ask the sales rep. You may be surprised
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:50 PM
|
#18
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NC
Posts: 974
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by tortue71
It's funny how everybody lose theirs minds when tires are made in China. It doesn't matter where the tires is being built. It's simply the build process than determine the quality of a tire ( and any other product as well). At least give some real arguments for being so patriotic like : I want to spend my money in the good ol' USA so that I can create job and help my fellow american instead. I just don't understand why a tire is better because it's made in the USA... like the US don't build cheap stuff.
Just pick a tire that is well made with quality parts, That's all.
|
The verification of the build process is the most important thing. This includes everying in the process flow from raw material to packaging and everything in between. Its not that it cannot be done in China its that it can be ignored and history has shown it often is.
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:59 PM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saint Thomas, PA
Posts: 2,234
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
Tell your dealer to ask the sales rep. You may be surprised
|
No need to. Mandatory option so the trailer will have them when ordered. If they look good and are marked made in the US, I will try them. If I'm not feeling them, I will have the dealer swap the tires with my LT Firestone Transforce HT's that are on my trade unit, they are fresh yet.
Do they even make 110 psi G rated trailer rims in 6 lug?? The Eagles have 6 lug axles.
Earl
|
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 03:59 PM
|
#20
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy
Because it is 14 ply and steel belts. Doesn't change the fact that it is a ST.
|
G614's at not ST tires. They are LT tires LR G
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
