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Anybody try Sailun E-range tires for Model X?
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TSportline seems to use them on their tire/wheel packages. Haven't heard of Sailun before so not willing to risk it.
Sailun is known for good trailer tires, and I have a set on my fifth-wheel trailer. While many trailer tires from China have a poor reputation, these have an excellent reputation in the RV world. How this translates to passenger tires will be good to know.
almost every heavy vehicle with xl low profile tires i have seen (and i have looked at thousands as cars are my business) with no brand tires had blisters on sidewalls of tires or a bent rim with corresponding blister on the sidewall- mostly on the inside. to me that is a clear indication that the sidewalls of those tires are not stiff enough.
the cheapest xl tires i would consider are by sumitomo, hankook and the other "second tier" manufacturers (although i really like hankook for autox, but then again rarely we drive xl tires/ vehicles on those events so their xl tires might be just as bad)
so... pro tip - when you are driving a 3 ton vehicle i would generally stick to name brands and qualify tires.
the cheapest xl tires i would consider are by sumitomo, hankook and the other "second tier" manufacturers (although i really like hankook for autox, but then again rarely we drive xl tires/ vehicles on those events so their xl tires might be just as bad)
so... pro tip - when you are driving a 3 ton vehicle i would generally stick to name brands and qualify tires.
This review is the Sailun’s is quite helpful. Seriously thinking of taking plunge for my 3 season tires (I run Michelin winters)
GoldenBasis
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Do you mind sharing which installer gave the $1200 installed price. I just got a quote here in Ottawa for over $1500 for the same tires on my X. I am really interested in trying these tires for the summer season.
I had issues finding them as well - got the $1200 quote and when i went to schedule time they changed tune and couldn't get them for weeks. I'm riding on almost no tread depth so needed to source sooner. Found a place in Markhim ON called Taylor tires - they quoted $1310 installed with taxes in and were able to source them for tomorrow. Will keep everyone posted on how they work out.
Ok everyone - i took the Sailun Erange plunge today and got a set of four mounted for $1310 CAD out the door at local Taylor Tire!!
I must admit i was a bit nervous but after the 50km drive back over mixed highway/street i can confirm range improved slightly over the OEM Contis, noise was better except for a rough piece of freeway that was under construction (was very loud over this stretch). I'm not an aggressive / performance minded driver so really didn't feel any differences handling turns/corners. All in all my experience consistent with the more professional YouTube review above.
Rain/wet traction will be the next test and i expect range to improve even further as they break in a bit (this is the big bonus for me given most of my long range driving happens in the summer up to the cottage). In winter I use dedicated Michelin Alpin snow tires which have been rock solid and don't plan to run these in any snow.
If I can get close to 50000 Kms on these i would be thrilled at the price point vs my experience with OEM Contis which was approx 35,000 km and $2400.
Purchase experience was a challenge here in Toronto area with 9/10 places I reached out to unable to source stock in near term. Guess i got lucky with Taylor tire as they had one set in Toronto warehouse and they had another set shipped from Ottawa warehouse.
I'll post back here as i have more to share.
I must admit i was a bit nervous but after the 50km drive back over mixed highway/street i can confirm range improved slightly over the OEM Contis, noise was better except for a rough piece of freeway that was under construction (was very loud over this stretch). I'm not an aggressive / performance minded driver so really didn't feel any differences handling turns/corners. All in all my experience consistent with the more professional YouTube review above.
Rain/wet traction will be the next test and i expect range to improve even further as they break in a bit (this is the big bonus for me given most of my long range driving happens in the summer up to the cottage). In winter I use dedicated Michelin Alpin snow tires which have been rock solid and don't plan to run these in any snow.
If I can get close to 50000 Kms on these i would be thrilled at the price point vs my experience with OEM Contis which was approx 35,000 km and $2400.
Purchase experience was a challenge here in Toronto area with 9/10 places I reached out to unable to source stock in near term. Guess i got lucky with Taylor tire as they had one set in Toronto warehouse and they had another set shipped from Ottawa warehouse.
I'll post back here as i have more to share.
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It's incredible that your range is good for the first 50km. New tires usually have awful range for the first 1000 km or so. If they're good right away, they'll be great soon.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Please test wet braking. I have been watching these tires come into stock at my wholesaler and the price is crazy low.
I usually steer my customers away from Chinese tires due to unsafe braking distances but am curious if these are reasonable, or if you feel safe in a panic stop.
I usually steer my customers away from Chinese tires due to unsafe braking distances but am curious if these are reasonable, or if you feel safe in a panic stop.
GoldenBasis
Member
I am having these installed on May 1st as well. These will be my summer only tires as the winters on on their own rims. I will see if the efficiency is any better and report back after a couple of weeks (data collected via Teslamate)
After a week of intense rain here in Toronto the Sailun's have held up great including one panic stop in pouring rain on highway. We're up to 1200 kms now.
My wife can't tell of any degradation from the Conti's. Noise is definitely better and we continue to see ~5% range improvement. If these can get 60,000kms i'd be a happy camper (that would be 3+ years for us since we run dedicated winters)
My wife can't tell of any degradation from the Conti's. Noise is definitely better and we continue to see ~5% range improvement. If these can get 60,000kms i'd be a happy camper (that would be 3+ years for us since we run dedicated winters)
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