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Nevadastars
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Aug 04, 2014

All Terrains on a Class C?

We just purchased an 06 Tioga 31w in need of tires. With only 12k on the original Michelin LTX's, they have plenty of tread left, but quite a bit of cracking. Since we have animals to deal with at home, most of our trips will be 2 or 3 day ventures, relatively close to home. So we wont be putting a lot of miles on the rig, maybe a thousand or two a year.

I was thinking of getting AT tires instead of the standard highway rubber. Nevada has a LOT of long dirt/gravel roads we may venture down for dry camping. I haven't read much about anyone using AT's so hopefully someone has suggestions. I was looking at Falken Rocky Mountains as the price is super reasonable. Hate to spend a ton on tires that wont get much highway use. Any advice is appreciated.

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  • j-d, I did check for the recall, and they are only for 2010-12 built tires. I was sure hoping, but ours are the originals on a 2005 chassis.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    I don't have Michelins so I don't know the details. But have you checked the production "DOT Codes" of your LTX's against the dates in Michelin's Recall Program?
    A free set of LTX M/S2's will drive better than anything else.
    If you're buying, I'll say there are some who believe "highway" tires help a Class C track better on the road than all season and all terrain.