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AGC
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Mar 16, 2016

2008 Winnebago View 24H - Tires/Suspension Question

Little background about myself....my wife and I just bought our first RV a 2009 Winnebago View 24H. We're looking forward to Rv'ing with our two boys. We just got our unit a month a go and have been thinking of what we want to upgrade first. I've read all of the post about tires and suspension upgrades and have narrowed down what I would like to do.

1. Definitely going to change tires as current tires on the coach are from 2008. The RV only has 15k miles and the tires looks fine (lots of threads left and no cracks) but we would feel better with newer tires. So we're deciding between Michelins and Firestone.
2. Definitely going to upgrade the rear shocks to Konis FSDs, most have said this was a must for this RV.

I would like to do the front struts (Koni) and rear sway bar (Hellwig), but not sure I can do both at the same time. Which option do you think I should go with? or should I just stick with tires and rear shocks for now and see how it goes.

Thanks in advance

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  • Bumpyroad wrote:
    why don't you just do tires and then see if you want/need the rest. Lots of folks here buy and install "stuff" cause it is "cool", not needed.
    bumpy

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  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    I'd suggest Hellwig Sway Bar first. It'll help you with less rocking on the campsite as well as better handling on the road.

    Firestone TransForce seems to be a very satisfactory "all season" tire. So is the Michelin LTX M/S2.

    Upgrades from those are Michelin XPS Rib and Bridgestone Duravis R250.

    Weigh the coach, getting at least Front and Rear Axle Weights, loaded as for travel. Use those weights to set tire pressures. Also, if you're not near full axle weight ratings, the TransForce and LTX look even more viable. They ALL, even $100 cheapies, have the same rating for the same specs, but higher lines are still more durable than lower ones.
  • why don't you just do tires and then see if you want/need the rest. Lots of folks here buy and install "stuff" cause it is "cool", not needed.
    bumpy