Tire Replacement on Class A Goodyear or Michelin

Not that it matters to me, but it is stamped right on my Michelins "Made in Spain". I like them anyway much better than the Goodyears. They have a much softer ride. I am assuming that is from the higher load rating, and therefore lower psi needed.

mike brez wrote:

J-Rooster wrote:

peaches&cream wrote:

J-Rooster wrote:

peaches&cream wrote:

J-Rooster wrote:
I'm buying 6 new Michelins for my RV in May, and I'm going to use the FMCA Michelin Advantage plan. Did you know that the Space Shuttles (all of them) used Michelin Tires when they were in service! Good Luck with your new tires.

Maybe the reason the "Space Shuttle" is no longer flying. COST TOO MUCH :h

I don't understand the negative Michelin Space Shuttle jab? Anything that went on those shuttles were awarded to the LOWEST bidder! Ask anyone that worked for NASA! Michelin actually took a loss selling to NASA, but gained a lot of experience and knowledge for Michelins Research & Development Department on heavy aircraft tires.

Did not mean for it to be negative. Just ask the question about price. Since they are the highest price RV tire you can purchase, just assumed they were the highest price "Space Shuttle" tire. I guess if all the manufactures that provide parts for the shuttle, lost money on there parts, it may still be flying? HUH

One of the reasons why Michelin Tires are so expensive is because the are American Made! I've had posters on this site say that Michelin tires are not American and that maybe true! I emailed Michelin last week and got a call from a Michelin Rep. from New York the next day. I asked him where my tires were made? He had me go out to my coach and read a code on the outside of the tire and the plant number on the outside of the tire was B6. The Michelin Rep told me that my tires were made at Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.A. he also told me once in a while if the factory is back ordered Michelin will have some tires shipped down from Canada to fill the void not China. He also told me that Michelin has a Western Region Warehouse in Reno, Nevada to supply the Western U.S. I asked him if Michelin had a plant in China and he told me yes and that Michelin does not ship any tires from China. Those tires are for Chinese applications mostly bicycle, motorcycle, car tires. The truck tires made in China stay in China. Michelin operates 18 plants in North America, there a 7.25 Billion Dollar a year Company that employs 22,270 people. I hope this clears the air where Michelin Tires are made and why they cost more.

If something costs more does that make it better :h

NO Mike, Michelins cost more because there made in the USA, and China floods the U.S. Tire market buy selling there product cheaper! Another, good example of that is WalMart it should be called China Mart USA! China is flooding the USA with there products to eventually take over the World Currency, I don't support that effort if you want to it's your business. But, I've run Michelins all my driving career OTR (44 years) and on my personal vehicles including my RV with no tire failure! IMHO there the best quality tire out there! Why do you think used Michelin tire casing are so well sought after for recapping, Quality! The trucking Co. I worked for were running Michelin recaps as a cost cutting measure (they were cheaper than Chinese at that time and our tire shop could get 3 recaps out of 1 Michelin casing, and no other tire on the market had a casing that would do that. I want to pay more for what I believe is a better tire, you or anyone else don't have too! And, I never told anyone one time on RV.Net that they have to buy Michelins, and I own a Winnebago top of the line gasser, best gas coach made IMHO, and I've never told anyone on RV.Net to buy a Winnebago because I own one what a disservice that would be. I just share my successful experience with products that I believe in with all my heart! I'll take this a step further and say most Chinese RV tire buyers are the forceful tire pushers on RV.Net. I just go with what works for me and I like success!

We have run michelin ZXE's for 7 years without a problem. We are replacing all 6 of them with ZXE2's next month because of sidewall cracking.

new class a wrote:
Tire replacement on Class A Goodyear or Michelin

I'm told its time to replace the tires on my 2007 38 ft Fleetwood Expedition even though there is only 18000 miles on the Goodyear G670 RV 225/70R22.5 on the rig. I have several questions I am considering changing to Michelin Tires since the out the door price for all 6 is $1000 cheaper than the Goodyear along with the fact a few of my friends say the ride on the Michelins is much smoother. Is the Michelin tire as reliable as the goodyear and will it work on my rig.I have read a couple of other forums where there was concern for the early year Michelins but found nothing very current. I am going to be heading to Yellowstone in June and do not want to take a chance on the old tires for the 40000 mile trip. Thanks for any help.

You didn't give the tire DOT manufacture date, but I'm still a 10 yr guy like Michelin as long as the tires can pass inspection and if from a professional, not someone who's trying to sell you new tires. However, to each his own on that theory and if you are changing them, then I would recommend that you stay away from GY, as they wear quick if you put any miles on them at all and they are also susceptible to rivering. In fact mine were even cupped. I just put 4 Hercules on for the duallies and this summer should tell the story on these Chinese cheapo's with the trip we have planned. Just can't believe that there can be that much difference in tires if they have to meet DOT standards and feel that in many cases, you're paying for just a name.

Snomas wrote:
On my 3rd set of Michelins and never had a problem, but I change them every 5-6K miles!! Better safe than sorry!

You mean every five to six years. Right?

On my 3rd set of Michelins and never had a problem, but I change them every 5-6K miles!! Better safe than sorry!

Here's my 2 cents worth. My first coach had XRV's and I had 2 zipper blow outs, my second coach had XRV's and I had a blow out. Since I run Michelin on all my other vehicles I put 6 new Michelin's on the coach but put on XZE's and haven't regretted it. With the XZE's I can run lower pressure to carry the same weight which gives a softer ride. Mileage isn't really an issue with RV tires so for me it boils down to what I have the most confidence in and for me it's Michelin. Good luck with your decision.

Actually the tires have very little to do with the ride. The smooth ride is all determined by the shock absorbers and the type of suspension you have on your coach. Because if a coach is pulling to one side or the other that could be caused by weight distribution or some mechanical adjustment that needs to be done. If your tires are wearing uneven it could be weak shocks, If they are rivering, you might need cambering. But the smoothness of a ride is 90% on the type of shocks you have and the airbags or leaf springs etc. Tire has very little to do with the comfort.

I have had tires on my coach that needed to be changed out because of side wall cracks, but the ride was just as good as the new tires.

I just replaced my Michelins (they were on my MH when I bought it with DOT date 11th week of 2004) and I put over 45,000 miles in 8 years. They were very good tires and if I could afford them I’d have gone back to Michelin but the many excellent reviews on this forum and my truck mechanic’s praise of Hankook tires (he doesn’t sell tires) led me away from Michelin and save over $500. I got 6 tires with DOT dates of November 2012. Time will tell if they work out as good as the Michelin.

Dave

Still running original G670's on drive/tag and bought Michelin XZA2's ENERGY for up front after GY probs. Bought thru FMCA and what a ride dif!!!!! Smooth and will replace rest when needed with Michelins.