Clas C and tires
I have been doing online research for the purchase of a new to us RV. A Class C is high on my list. Probably an E450 from about 2000 to 2004. I really want a dinette, sofa and a chair. That would mean...
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DrewE wrote:You probably aren't aware of the Kumho tire fiasco with Sprinter chassis motorhomes. I don't know what the current Sprinters ship with. In the 2017 to 2019 timeframe they came with either Continental or Kumho tires. The Continentals were ok but had a fairly high wear rate. Posts stolen from another forum describe the Kumhos better that I would:
I tend to be of the opinion that any tire that is DOT approved is generally safe to use within its ratings, regardless of brand. I also have not made much study of the matter.
(1)One other point about tires Make sure you do NOT have any of the Kumho tires on your unit. Not likely since all of them probably have self destructed by now But many (all?) of the Fleetwoods of that vintage came with those tires and they are not safe
(2)Late last week, we had TWO blowouts on the original equipment Kumho tires, both on the rear . One of them took off the driver's side wheel skirt, the body panel that covers the rear wheel well
(3) Don't know about source for the body panels but want to reiterate that anyone still driving on Kumhos should replace them ASAP. They are a disaster waiting to happen as you found out
The majority of the Sprinter owners with Kumho tires went with Michelin and were happy with them. Some of the Michelins were subject to a subsequent recall, but not for the blowout problem the Kumhos had. I was lucky and had Continentals for the original tires, went with Michelin when they wore out.
