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01-02-2016, 10:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Elk Grove
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Goodyear G 614 Tires ...length of service
The background is that I have 2014 3402RL and I have used Goodyear G 614's on it for 19 months and ...pulled it for 17,000 miles. Does anyone have comments as to how long the 614's could be in service before they need replacement?
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01-02-2016, 11:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
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Not just G614s, but I've read one should expect 5 to 7 years on a set of RV tires whether they sit most of the time or you travel a lot. The better the tire some have achieved 10 years before swapping them out.
I would say you are a third or less of the way with your set. But I don't know what kind of care you're heeding. For example, taking extreme care of your tires will also improve how long they will last. Like checking inflation often and monitor their loading (at a scale weigh each tire/axle). Others things to watch for are minimizing very sharp turns for long distances, not ending your tow on a turn, no curb jumping/cutting and other minor abuses. I also cover all my tires when I get to a destination.
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01-02-2016, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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We are at 2 years on our G614's, and if we had not had a bearing failure early in 2015, we would still have the same four tires on the ground, looking for another three or more years on the road. When the bearing failed, it caused extreme rapid wear on both curb side tires, to the point of having them replaced in July. The tires on the road side still look great. You never know what is just down the road, hazards and such, so just do your best to maintain what you can and hope the rest works. You still need to budget for the unknown, not just tires.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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01-02-2016, 12:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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I plan on replacing our 614's at 7 years. We're at 4 years now.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-02-2016, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
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As long as they look good I plan on running them until about 7-8 years. They have just over 37K and they still look new. When I was running 10 ply tires i changed them around 5 years.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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01-02-2016, 11:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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Hi
Goodyear recommends 7 years for the G-614 I have 4 on an equipment trailer that are coming up on 6 years and 70,000 miles still going strong.
Phil P
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2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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01-03-2016, 07:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
That document has the 7 year casing warranty on the second page.
Phil P
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2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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01-03-2016, 11:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
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it's more about miles than years.... just use your common sense, you'll know when the tires start wearing down that it is time to replace them.
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01-03-2016, 01:41 PM
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Montana Fan
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I got around 40,000 miles on each set I had.
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SOB Owner
2014 F-350 Dually Diesel
Home is where we park it
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01-03-2016, 10:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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M.O.C. #11206
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mazboy
it's more about miles than years.... just use your common sense, you'll know when the tires start wearing down that it is time to replace them.
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Hi
This is not the case with most RV’s they sit for 11 months and then operate for 2 to 4 weeks a year.
For the average RV the tires fail because of dry rot or just plain age long before the mileage becomes a factor.
I purchase out of date tires for a large ranch that uses them on equipment pulled by farm tractors off road only we still have a 50% failure rate even though the tires never see anything except soft ground. It’s still an advantage because I am purchasing $350 tires for $50. Some of these tires have never been used and still have the little rubber pieces that normally are gone after operating for a mile or so.
As the tire reaches it published life in years it must be monitored closely for distress in the side walls and center tread are if you intend to use it on the highways.
Phil P
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2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
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01-04-2016, 09:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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M.O.C. #2839
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We check our RV tires every year for dry rot and cracked side walls. At 5 years we will buy new tires regardless of the miles or cost.Thus far these G614s show no signs of anything after 2/1/2 years
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01-04-2016, 11:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
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M.O.C. #164
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Phil P
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mazboy
it's more about miles than years.... just use your common sense, you'll know when the tires start wearing down that it is time to replace them.
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Hi
This is not the case with most RV’s they sit for 11 months and then operate for 2 to 4 weeks a year.
I totally Agree age not mileage on RV tires if you are the average RVer
For the average RV the tires fail because of dry rot or just plain age long before the mileage becomes a factor.
I purchase out of date tires for a large ranch that uses them on equipment pulled by farm tractors off road only we still have a 50% failure rate even though the tires never see anything except soft ground. It’s still an advantage because I am purchasing $350 tires for $50. Some of these tires have never been used and still have the little rubber pieces that normally are gone after operating for a mile or so.
As the tire reaches it published life in years it must be monitored closely for distress in the side walls and center tread are if you intend to use it on the highways.
Phil P
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01-04-2016, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
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We are coming up on 5 years in May and are planning on getting one or two more years out of them. From here we will keep a closer eye out for cracks etc.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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01-04-2016, 01:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
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Hello richfaa
If you are running the Goodyear G-614 there is no reason to replace at 5 years when Goodyear says 7 years.
I ran my first set about 65,000 miles at the pressure showing in Goodyear’s chart for the weight the scale says I have on the tires. They wore on the outside edge and Goodyear gave me a 50% discount on a new set and advised to run them at full 110 psi to stop the outside edge wear. The present set are wearing properly at 110 psi.
I acutely inspect the tires before every trip.
Phil P
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01-04-2016, 02:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YUMA
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
We check our RV tires every year for dry rot and cracked side walls. At 5 years we will buy new tires regardless of the miles or cost.Thus far these G614s show no signs of anything after 2/1/2 years
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2 1/2 years
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01-05-2016, 06:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
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We had between 44K and 50K on our G614 tires, we put on MorRyde IS while at the Fall Rally and put on new tires to start fresh. Kept two of the old 614s, put the best one on as our new spare. Now got 5 like new Marthons and one well used G614 setting in a farm shed. Perhaps those Marabombs will be repurposed as a pasture drag and spend many good years spreading cow pies.
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01-05-2016, 08:44 AM
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Site Team
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Marathons are good for that.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-05-2016, 12:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
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Yep a great use indeed for those Marathons!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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01-06-2016, 01:02 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: rockwall
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I had G614s on my trailer for about 5 1/2 years. Probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 30,000 miles. I got new tires just because of the age of the G614s and put 4 on Craigslist and sold the set of 4 for $300 to a guy to put on his utility trailer.
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