New tires

skmith wrote:
Want to thank the RV family for all the help with trying to chose tires for our Safari. We have to local dealers that I'm working with.
So my new question is these are the brands available to me. Of these brands witch gets the highest rating from you the RV family that buy and drive on them. Firestone, Toyo, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Michelin, and Hankook. To help with this our driving style is about 5000 miles a year I do pull a double deck trailer weighing in around 10500lb. Mostly mountain driving.
Again I will thank you the RV family in advance for all your great response's.

I replaced a set of 9 year old Goodyears on my coach and they served me well. When I replaced them I got quotes on many different brands. I am retired from the trucking industry and have worn out many sets of tires of all brands. I went with Firestone's as they are now made by Bridgestone and the price point was great as well. I will never wear them out before they wear out so why would I spend the money on a high dollar tire.
I also put the 1100/22.5 truck size on and am very happy with the ride and all aspects of them.

The other brands you mentioned are all good choices some more expensive than others but it depends how much you want to spend. Toyo Yokohama, Bridgestone, Bfg,Hankook etc will serve you just as well as Michelin. Good luck in your choice.

Check out FMCA tire program. If not a member of FMCA join for the tire program if nothing else.

Two topics always seem come up in any RV tire discussion. Goodyear with the tire "rivering" thing and Michelin with the excessive sidewall cracking. I've never own a GY on any RV, but have had Michelins on two different rigs and all of them had cracks. Since I never had a blowout it may be cosmetic only, but it was always a concern when I was driving on them. Based on the above they are the two manufacturers I personally will not buy. Also, not RV related but the only tires that I have every fail on my cars/trucks over the years were Michelins (twice).

Now I realize that many have had good luck with both manufacturers and Michelin always seems to be rated highly, but for my piece of mind I will continue to go with one of the many other manufacturers out there. I am currently running on Bridgestones, but they are less than two years old so to early to judge. However, so far so good and the ride appears to be the same. Good luck in whatever direction you go.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

kdk wrote:
I replaced the Good Year 275/75 22.5 G670's that had rivering so bad they finally flat spotted. Good Year first said to rotate, balance and front end alignment which I did but got worse. Then they disavowed any knowledge of this "phenomenon". They said they would have a area rep. look at them, but he never showed up or even called. Put Michelin 275/80 22.5 XZA3+ LRH and am very pleased with better handling and way better ride. Oh by the way no more rivering either "imagine that".
Blessing; Keith

Normally I'd say that most tires are built alike and to a set standard, but this rivering thing with GY's keeps popping up a lot and to the point of it not be coincidental anymore. I had the same problem with them and they made absurd excuses for this phenomenon of theirs, as well. Of course, the first order of business with any sales person, is to lie through their teeth. I've also had two blowouts with GY's but will chalk that one off as being just a coincidence and especially with both being in NY state. Went with Hercules for replacements at a substantial savings on that coach with excellent results and now have a set on our present rig that had GY's, along with the second blowout.
In fact, I think, I like truck tires of any brand, a lot better, than the so called RV tires.

I replaced the Good Year 275/75 22.5 G670's that had rivering so bad they finally flat spotted. Good Year first said to rotate, balance and front end alignment which I did but got worse. Then they disavowed any knowledge of this "phenomenon". They said they would have a area rep. look at them, but he never showed up or even called. Put Michelin 275/80 22.5 XZA3+ LRH and am very pleased with better handling and way better ride. Oh by the way no more rivering either "imagine that".
Blessing; Keith

Want to thank the RV family for all the help with trying to chose tires for our Safari. We have to local dealers that I'm working with.
So my new question is these are the brands available to me. Of these brands witch gets the highest rating from you the RV family that buy and drive on them. Firestone, Toyo, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Michelin, and Hankook. To help with this our driving style is about 5000 miles a year I do pull a double deck trailer weighing in around 10500lb. Mostly mountain driving.
Again I will thank you the RV family in advance for all your great response's.

I'm 100% only a Michelin, Hankook, or Toyo buyer for RV & car tires. From experience they seem to last the longest and issue free.

Toyos on our Safari

four on the rear Jan 2016, two on the front Jan 2015

We also use Toyo truck tires on our motorhome. Good ride and they will age out next year and we will go with Toyo's again.

I replaced the Michelins with Toyos five years ago today and haven't had a problem. I know it was five years ago today because it popped up in my memories on Facebook as I took a photo while they were installing them.