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waxerk5
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Apr 11, 2017

Tires & Alignment

Got a price quote on some tires and an alignment for our 2011 Fleetwood Fiesta Class A.

Michelen XZE for $386 each

Hancook AH11 for $282 each

Uniroyal RS20 for $252 each

I asked about Toyo's, but they didn't recommend them, stating they are more a truck tire and would provide a harsh or bouncy ride in an RV.

Alignment for the front wheels was $145.00

What do you all think about these tire prices and the statement about the Toyo's???


Thanks
  • Not sure who told you that rear end is not adjustable.
    A good shop can do this.
    They can install wedges
    They can check and move spring centers.
    Be surprised what happens with a full alignment.
  • timmac wrote:
    What size of tire, 19.5 or 22.5, if its 19.5 go up to 16 ply vs 14 ply that the factory may have on, this increases your safety from blow outs if RV is loaded to max.

    I have Hankook AH11 16 ply installed for $2700 here in Vegas {19.5/6 tires, includes tax} and just recent had front and rear axel aligned by computer alignment machine at a new fancy truck place here in Vegas and it cost $175.00, now my motorhome runs straight down the road, worth every penny.


    I have the 19.5's and I agree about the 16-ply. I'm only going to get the front axle aligned because the rear is non-adjustable. That's an alignment industry myth regarding the rears. To align the front, they take measurements from the rear and adjust the front to match.

    Thanks for responding.
  • enblethen wrote:

    Here in NW, many have chosen the Double Coins through Les Schwab tire centers.


    I'm on my second set of Double Coin & we love the ride they give us.
  • What size of tire, 19.5 or 22.5, if its 19.5 go up to 16 ply vs 14 ply that the factory may have on, this increases your safety from blow outs if RV is loaded to max.

    I have Hankook AH11 16 ply installed for $2700 here in Vegas {19.5/6 tires, includes tax} and just recent had front and rear axel aligned by computer alignment machine at a new fancy truck place here in Vegas and it cost $175.00, now my motorhome runs straight down the road, worth every penny.
  • No, Toyos have worked good for many rigs. I ran several sets over the years and they gave me good service.
    $145 for alignment is high for many rigs.

    Here in NW, many have chosen the Double Coins through Les Schwab tire centers.