BF Goodrich tires

I have had good luck with Michelin, Goodyear, and Bridgestone tires. The only tires I had trouble with were very old except for some cheap off breed tires that I bought, no blowouts but the tread wore off way to soon. I don't recall the name brand on them. I am currently running Michelins and am very satisfied with them.

I went from 10 year old Michelin tires to BFGoodrich when I bought my coach years back. The first thing I noticed was some more sway. The Michelin had stiffer sidewalls. After I got use to the sway, I was very happy with them. Had zero issues and would recommend them to others.

I have a 5'ver with 10 year old Michelin LT tires on it. Just switched those out and noticed more sway once again. You get what you pay for which is stiffer sidewalls is what I'm thinking.

I've used Bridgestone tires on our coach now for the last 16 years with zero problems.

Good luck with your tire choice and safe travels.....

In July of 2015 I replaced my (overpriced & cracked) Michelins with Bridgestone Ecopia R283 tires (295/75R22.5, Load Range H, 16 ply). I only have about 6K miles on them, but no issues and the total cost was $2891 out the door. The dealer also reimbursed me $120 ($60/tire) for the front two, but the back four had too many cracks to be used for recaps.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

diamonddogdogs wrote:
Having new BFGoodrich tires put on 2008 diesel Pheaton before we purchase it. Any negative problems with BFGoodrich? (We have always had Michelen tires.)

Is there really any real difference in tire chemistry and engineering?
I really don't think so and have yet to see any given specs. that address this.
After all, these multi million dollar companies can't afford to manufacture defective tires for whatever reason.
Remember the FIRESTONE scandal and even though it might not have been their fault. Not worth bankruptcy, at any rate and a lesson, that no company wants to see repeated.
So far, I'm a HERCULES guy and because of the price and being able to easily get the sizes, I've needed.
If companies and reputation are important, look them up. They are owned by COOPER and have been around for a very long time, without ill effects.
As for BF GOODRICH and again for whatever it's worth, my 03 F150 is on it's second set, as of 2011.

If you are paying, look into the FMCA.com Michelin Advantage tire deal. Also includes Goodrich tires, and they have a deal with Continental also.

You will save way more than the membership costs.

Charles

We put BF Goodrich ST230's Load Range H on our diesel pusher several years ago at the recommendation of Pro Tire in Denton TX. He used to work on Prevost. B F Goodrich is owned by Michelin and the tires are made in the USA. We drove them for 6.5 yrs and put many miles on them with no problems. My DH used to work for Goodyear so he knows tires. He was happy with them. His only complaint was that they road a bit "stiff" We did switch to Michelins last time. Lots more money and I can't tell the difference. He can.