Tire decision, Michelin, BFG, or Kumho
After 8 years, it's time to replace my 245-70R-19.5 tires. I got these prices from a reputable local store. They are all out the door including balance and new valve stems. Michelin.................
Forum Discussion
You will likely be happy with any of the three. I personally try to buy tires made in USA. I have used Michelin, Goodyear, BF Goodrich, Firestone, and Dunlop in the last 8 years with no issues. All those were made here. I do think standards for manufacturing are higher in first World industrial countries. That includes the USA, Canada, Germany, Japan, and so on. Does it include Korea. Probably. Does it include China. Maybe. They do have a space program and do make iPads. But is their quality control good on tires????
Michelin for a lot of years made the best radial tires since they invented them. These days they are one of the best tire makers.
I have also heard a number of times that the Chinese use very hard rubber in their tires. That would cause me not to want them. Wet roads and hard rubber do not mix. I buy OTR truck tires and not RV tires for my coach. Why, I think they are tougher. My coach rides fine.
The last two times I have bought tires I would have bought Michelin if the price was not so darn high. Both times Mich was right about 30% more. If I am able to use FMCA program next time I need tires I am going to do that.
Michelin for a lot of years made the best radial tires since they invented them. These days they are one of the best tire makers.
I have also heard a number of times that the Chinese use very hard rubber in their tires. That would cause me not to want them. Wet roads and hard rubber do not mix. I buy OTR truck tires and not RV tires for my coach. Why, I think they are tougher. My coach rides fine.
The last two times I have bought tires I would have bought Michelin if the price was not so darn high. Both times Mich was right about 30% more. If I am able to use FMCA program next time I need tires I am going to do that.
