New Sumitomos

wvabeer wrote:

mike brez wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
It's apparent from the pictures that they were inexpensive and that they hold air. :B

Unlike Michelin with a bunch of sidewall cracks for double the price :E

Yeah, I would never purchase Michelin tire for an RV they are way to expensive for what you get. I have not heard anything bad about Japanese brand Sumitomo. A few owner operators clued me in on these.This was close size to the 255/80 that was factory.

We used to run them on our road tractors. Great tire, never could say that about the Michelin's.

wvabeer wrote:

That's only paying the price of a tire and without marketing costs and a bunch of other hype and nonsense.
Surely they can't be any good at that price and just a wonder they didn't blow out before you even got away from the tire shop.
After all, everyone knows that only the highest price tire won't blow apart, regardless of what the US gov. approves of, with their DOT approval number on the sidewall...Well I looked at them really mean looking and they didn't bust so I figured I'd keep them. ;)

I love sarcasm.

Ironman 275/70R 22.5. Have a friend who owns a trucking company when I told him I bought a motorhome that needed tires. He said we have great luck out of tires the shop foreman found he thought they were Bridgestone he called me back with a price out the door of $250.00 a piece and said the foreman said they were great and getting better mileage and wear than any previous tires they tried. I am happy

tropical36 wrote:

wvabeer wrote:

tropical36 wrote:

wvabeer wrote:
$1800 for 6

That's only paying the price of a tire and without marketing costs and a bunch of other hype and nonsense.
Surely they can't be any good at that price and just a wonder they didn't blow out before you even got away from the tire shop.
After all, everyone knows that only the highest price tire won't blow apart, regardless of what the US gov. approves of, with their DOT approval number on the sidewall.
Next time, pay triple for Michelins and the only way to go, which will probably be tomorrow or the next day and depending on whether or not you drive the coach. In fact, they might just blow out, while sitting in your driveway.:S:R:E

Well I looked at them really mean looking and they didn't bust so I figured I'd keep them. ;)

Wise choice and spoken like a true Mountaineer.
Except for some short stints elsewhere, including the USN, I grew up and spent the first 50yrs in West by God, VA.:C

;)

wvabeer wrote:

tropical36 wrote:

wvabeer wrote:
$1800 for 6

That's only paying the price of a tire and without marketing costs and a bunch of other hype and nonsense.
Surely they can't be any good at that price and just a wonder they didn't blow out before you even got away from the tire shop.
After all, everyone knows that only the highest price tire won't blow apart, regardless of what the US gov. approves of, with their DOT approval number on the sidewall.
Next time, pay triple for Michelins and the only way to go, which will probably be tomorrow or the next day and depending on whether or not you drive the coach. In fact, they might just blow out, while sitting in your driveway.:S:R:E

Well I looked at them really mean looking and they didn't bust so I figured I'd keep them. ;)

Wise choice and spoken like a true Mountaineer.
Except for some short stints elsewhere, including the USN, I grew up and spent the first 50yrs in West by God, VA.:C

tropical36 wrote:

wvabeer wrote:
$1800 for 6

That's only paying the price of a tire and without marketing costs and a bunch of other hype and nonsense.
Surely they can't be any good at that price and just a wonder they didn't blow out before you even got away from the tire shop.
After all, everyone knows that only the highest price tire won't blow apart, regardless of what the US gov. approves of, with their DOT approval number on the sidewall.
Next time, pay triple for Michelins and the only way to go, which will probably be tomorrow or the next day and depending on whether or not you drive the coach. In fact, they might just blow out, while sitting in your driveway.:S:R:E

Well I looked at them really mean looking and they didn't bust so I figured I'd keep them. ;)

wvabeer wrote:
Mine say made in Japan

Yes. I just put six 19.5s on my rig. $1300 delivered to the tire shop, $150 to mount. Made in Japan, direct shipped from a manufacturer's warehouse and very fresh, less than 90 days old. The brand is highly recommended by several truck tire shops I spoke to. The five year old Goodyear MH tires I tossed were nothing but trouble. One of the fronts had a deep crack running inside the grooves of the tread. I got the rig when the Goodyears were two years old. The handling was flat out scary, and it did a strange little dance as it slowed to a stop. While investigating at a truck shop, the front was off the ground, and the tires were spun with an air spinner. One had severe rivering, and watching the thing slow to a stop was pretty stunning. The state inspection shop, that failed the tires, told me their cost on exact replacements from Goodyear was ridiclously expensive, and they recommended Sumis, or Hankook.

wvabeer wrote:
$1800 for 6

That's only paying the price of a tire and without marketing costs and a bunch of other hype and nonsense.
Surely they can't be any good at that price and just a wonder they didn't blow out before you even got away from the tire shop.
After all, everyone knows that only the highest price tire won't blow apart, regardless of what the US gov. approves of, with their DOT approval number on the sidewall.
Next time, pay triple for Michelins and the only way to go, which will probably be tomorrow or the next day and depending on whether or not you drive the coach. In fact, they might just blow out, while sitting in your driveway.:S:R:E

Mine say made in Japan

kenbert wrote:
, dealer said they are made by Goodyear.

A Simple Search on the inter web came up with this.

“In 1997, Sumitomo formed a joint venture with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, by which Goodyear and Sumitomo agreed to manufacture tires for each other's markets, including Dunlop branded tires.”

A subsequent article I found says that the venture was dissolved starting in 2016 and continuing for several years.

So know one really knows where your tires come from.