Class A Tire Recommendations
I'm new to this forum. We are in the process of pricing new tires for our 2004 Allegro Bus. Does anyone have brand recommendations and good or bad experiences with a particular brand? Thanks. A.B.
Forum Discussion
usersmanual wrote:slickest1 wrote:
Michelin vs other brands Truck tires vs Motorhome tires same as Nike runners vs other runners.Pay more but are they really worth it. Advertising at its best. ( I used to be a Certified Michelin Repair Tech)
I put Michelin on my car that I will wear them out on. On my Motorhome I don't feel the extra cost is worth it because they will time out long before they wear out. I just put Firestone truck tires on my coach and they actually ride nicer and quieter than the Goodyear RV tires that came off.
I have run Michelin on otr trucks and they are a great product but that said I have ran other brands and had great results as well for less money.
u say your a michelin repair tech? can u tell me why Michelin more than all other MH tires I have seen have sidewall cracking
.My 2958022,5 Michelins with 26K miles and 8 years had terrible sidewall cracking
I just changed the front to continental
It was years ago that I was in the Rubber industry and I dealt mainly with large earthmover tires. I think it all depends on the rubber compounds used and using a softer compound to try and get a softer ride out of the tire. It probably works in more moderate climates but in the States with hotter summer climates it reacts on the rubber causing it to dry out and crack. When I repaired tires Michelin compounds were very hard rubber and long wearing along with their radial technology which gained them a reputation of quality. Over the years other manufacturers have done alot of catch up.Just my opinion and am sure others may disagree.
