Tire Replacement

Snomas wrote:
I don't risk having a blow out on any tires on a RV. A blow out can cost several thousand $$$$ to fix a wheel well that is damaged, let alone a month or more to fix. We replace our tires at 5-6 yrs regardless!!! Safety and Peace of mind is more important to us more than trying to stretch $$$$.

Exactly one of the reasons I went with Hankook. Too many blowouts with Goodyear and Michelin.

I don't risk having a blow out on any tires on a RV. A blow out can cost several thousand $$$$ to fix a wheel well that is damaged, let alone a month or more to fix. We replace our tires at 5-6 yrs regardless!!! Safety and Peace of mind is more important to us more than trying to stretch $$$$.

I replaced my Goodyear tires with Hankook (22.5) last fall. The difference in ride and handling is significant. The cost was about half of the Goodyear from Simpletire.com. Michelin tires, in my opinion, are good tires, however are way over priced.

bluwtr49 wrote:
Yes, I also have read the marketing hype from both Goodyear and Michelin regarding true RV tires and the supposed advantages over "truck" tires.

However, I have been completely unable to find any independent verification of those claims. On the other hand, these are the also the two tires with the largest number of complaints about quality and etc. It does make one wonder if there is any correlation between the "soft" rubber and the reported issues.

From personal observation my original Toyo tires were 10 years old when I replaced them with Hankook and the ride and handling improved dramatically. Granted comparing old tire to new tires is not particularly valid. My new coach came with 3 yo Toyo and they are noticeably stiffer but still acceptable. I think this is sidewall difference but could be the compound as well...no way to tell.

Until there is some verification that "RV" tires perform as well or better than "truck" tires I will stick with what works....and incidentally pocket the significant $$$$ difference.

The only thing I've noticed different about soft rubber and in the case of GY, is that they do wear fast and one can actually wear them down long before their life is up and especially if you consider a life of 10 yrs. Didn't see that with Michelins at 10yrs, but they have had their share of other problems and like I've said many times before, I've quit paying for a big name and here on in, it's truck tires for me with most likely being Chinese or Korean brands.

Yes, I also have read the marketing hype from both Goodyear and Michelin regarding true RV tires and the supposed advantages over "truck" tires.

However, I have been completely unable to find any independent verification of those claims. On the other hand, these are the also the two tires with the largest number of complaints about quality and etc. It does make one wonder if there is any correlation between the "soft" rubber and the reported issues.

From personal observation my original Toyo tires were 10 years old when I replaced them with Hankook and the ride and handling improved dramatically. Granted comparing old tire to new tires is not particularly valid. My new coach came with 3 yo Toyo and they are noticeably stiffer but still acceptable. I think this is sidewall difference but could be the compound as well...no way to tell.

Until there is some verification that "RV" tires perform as well or better than "truck" tires I will stick with what works....and incidentally pocket the significant $$$$ difference.

J-Rooster wrote:
I bought my XRV's thru the FMCA/Michelin Fleet tire program last year! I paid $378.00 per tire. The XRV is a true RV tire made for RV applications (made from soft rubber because of all the sitting that RV's go through). Other tires that are mentioned in this post are hard rubber truck tires. Go to Michelins Website to get information on the cracks and quality care for your tires. My old set of XRV's which were 10 years old, cracked last year (UV Cracks which are O.K. to run on). Good Luck in whatever tire you choose!

But man do those Hankook AH12's ride nice!

Sorry but I'm not drinking the Michelin Kool-Aid. Cracks in the sidewall are not for me. To many better choices out there for less $$

I bought my XRV's thru the FMCA/Michelin Fleet tire program last year! I paid $378.00 per tire. The XRV is a true RV tire made for RV applications (made from soft rubber because of all the sitting that RV's go through). Other tires that are mentioned in this post are hard rubber truck tires. Go to Michelins Website to get information on the cracks and quality care for your tires. My old set of XRV's which were 10 years old, cracked last year (UV Cracks which are O.K. to run on). Good Luck in whatever tire you choose!

"Have some cracking"

Have a pro look at 'em.. Some (minor) Cracking is normal, on a 2010 I would not think they need replacement yet.

However DEEP cracking.. NOT normal, and needs replacement.

And before you go to the trouble of posting a Photo.. I'm not skilled enough to read it, (though others may be).

Welcome to the Michelin Cracked club. I'd venture to guess if you look close enough you will find all of them cracked on both sides. We went Continental. Made in USA.