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Kidoo's avatar
Kidoo
Explorer
May 08, 2015

BF Goodrich - Yokohama - Kumho - Advice please

I know there are a lot of post on this subject over the net. Need 4 rear tires 255/70r22.5. I would like your opinions on the following, I will list what I have found on the net and price in my area:

BF Goodrich ST-230: $385 Seems to be a good all-around tire. Many dealers in USA. Own by Michelin. All position tires. Tread seems to be better for traction. Are they smooth tires?

Yokohama RY-023: $386 Some are very happy, many say they are as smooth as Michelin, but some say they have tail wagging with them.

Kumho Krs02: $320: All position, some are very happy with it, smooth tire. They have 21/32 tread, will this affect MPG a lot? Do they have many dealers in USA?

Michelin: Too pricey for me $530, and I see too many complains about cracking.

Goodyear: I have them right now 1: Too pricey, $520, and 3 of them developped bad rivering.

Cooper: I have too new Cooper RM120 up front, had a blowout on my GY in the middle of nowhere and did not have much choice, but I am happy with them so far, made in China, they are not available in or near my hometown.

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  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    May 08, 2015
    The OP has 19.5 tires and wheels...Prevosts have 22.5 tires and wheels. Big difference in tires and prices. I hope the OP is not shopping for tires based on price alone....

    BTW...MICHELINs are $361 ea thru FMCA...cheaper than Goodrich or Yokies....Dennis
  • Kidoo's avatar
    Kidoo
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    I did not see many complains about the Goodrich, if any. I did not know Toyos where having cupping issues.
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    We have had B F Goodrich ST230's for over 5 years and have put over 60,000 miles on them with no problems. We replaced the original Toyos on our '04 DP. My husband is a former "tire guy" and complained about the Toyos cupping and bad ride. The B F Goodrich are a much better ride. We will replace them with more B F Goodrich next year. As you say, they are owned by Michelin and made in the USA. They were recommended by Pat at Pro Tire in Denton TX who has replaced many RV tires up to and including Prevost coaches.
  • gswcgi's avatar
    gswcgi
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    In answer to your question: I do not have any of the tires you inquired about on my RV but I have Goodrich tires on my Dodge 3/4 ton diesel pickup. I have gotten 50,000 miles on each of three sets and they are superb. On my RV, a 36'DP I went to Bridgestones after the original Goodyears began to all develop "rivering" issues. I bought the Bridgestones because of the recommendation of a friend who put them on his DP RV and was very happy with them. I have been very satisfied with them as well.
  • Hondavalk's avatar
    Hondavalk
    Explorer II
    May 08, 2015
    I know its not directly related but I'm replacing my trucks P rated tires with LT E rated tires. For me it came down to either the BF Goodrich or the Yokohama. When I couldn't decide which, I asked the teck at Discount tire and he instantly said go with the BF Goodrich. They were also a little cheaper on top of it.

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