Michelin tires

sailor_lou wrote:
Even if it is true the cause of the Michelin cracking is due to the low mileage. Doesn't logic dictate they are a poor tire choice for a majority of RVer's who only average around 6k miles/yr?

Based on what I have read and some personal experience with other tire manufacturers, I don't see that Michelins are worth the additional cost for your average RVer. Just my $0.02.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

Frankly, I'm not really interested in the majority of RV'ers, just with what works best for me. And the Michelin's do just that. Their softer sidewalls give me a better ride when inflated to the pressures I need for the weighed axle loads. This translates to less wear and tear on the RV body and interior and less shake, rattle and roll as I go down the road. A smoother ride also means less overall daily fatigue as I run repeated 600-700+ mile days, which is our standard mode of travel. For others who travel differently to different destinations at different frequency, other choices may work better. This does not mean that Michelin's are junk, but rather might be the ideal choice for some and a very bad choice for others.