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JimMartin's avatar
JimMartin
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Jan 23, 2021

Need new 245/70R19.5 tires, Thnking Sumitomo?

I need new tires for my 2013 Thor Hurricane 34E Ford 53 22k chassis. It still has the orginal load F tires Gooryears on it. Anybody have these Sumitomo tires on their coach?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Six-245-7...4/193643903822

Also have a question. If the coach came with Goodyear F load tires and they lasted 7 years and 35k miles, why would I want to move up to a G or H load? Wouldn't the higher the load rating, the stiffer the ride? I see a lot of people running G's or higher on their 22k F53 chassis.
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  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Jan 27, 2021
    We put Toyo's on and are very happy with them. That's what we will buy again.
  • JimMartin's avatar
    JimMartin
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2021
    Spent most of the day shopping for tires. Found Toyo's 245/70r19.5 16 ply mounted and balance for $2500. 2020 date codes on them
  • howdy35's avatar
    howdy35
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2021
    I would check around again for price. I had 6 Sumitomos 245/75/22.5 put on in 2018 for $1860 out the door (mounting, balancing and tax included). $2700 for a smaller tire seem a bit high.

    Best of luck.

    Happy travels. Arnold
  • JimMartin's avatar
    JimMartin
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2021
    I've decided to go with Hankook AH35 245/70R19.5 H/16PR. Now just price shopping them locally. motorhomestires.com quoted me $2700 installed at my location.
  • Lancslad's avatar
    Lancslad
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2021
    Back in 2016 I invested in a set of Bridgestone R250. I now have 20K trouble free miles on them and the tread is like new. The original Goodyears left me on the shoulder of an interstate after 16K and the Michelins on my Mercedes shedded the rubber at 28K so I won't buy either brand again. I have Sumitomos on the Merc and they are great tires.
  • C20's avatar
    C20
    Explorer
    Jan 24, 2021
    I've replaced Michelins on both of our Motorhomes with Hankooks and have been very happy with them. I liked them better than the Michelins on our first one.
  • howdy35's avatar
    howdy35
    Explorer II
    Jan 24, 2021
    I am running Sumitomo all around on my Bus and have been very happy with them They ride well and handle the road fine. They were also the best price of all the tires I looked at this time. I have also run Toyo which I liked.

    For me, price helps make the choice and I steer away from Goodyear because of harsh ride and Michelin because of price.

    Just my opinion. Happy Travels

    Arnold
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2021
    Sometimes people run "G" tires because that is what is in stock at the dealer. I believe "G" tires are more common than "F" at some dealers. For the SAME load, the tire pressure is the same for "F" "G" or "H" tires so I doubt if you will notice a rougher ride. The higher load rating tire just gives you a little cushion if you might overload your tires.

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