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BigToe
Explorer
Oct 22, 2022

Tires E-350/450: Stock 225/75? Tall 215/85? Wide 235/85?

Tire Choices for Ford E-Series Cutaway Class C Motorhomes


What replacement tires did you put on your Class C motorhome built on a Ford E-350 or E-450 (aka E-Superduty in older rigs) cutaway chassis, and what were your reasons for your tire selection?

Did you stick with the stock tire size of LT225/75r16 ?

Did you go taller and skinnier, changing to LT215/85r16 ?

Did you go taller and wider, changing to LT235/85r16?

Did you upgrade to 10 ply rating Load Range "E"? (If you have an older E-350 originally specified with 8 ply rated Load Range "D")

Did you switch to European style 225/75r16C, such as what is specified for Euro van cutaways like the Transit and Sprinter?

Have you had an experience with any particular brand and model of tire for your E-350/450 RV that caused you to swear "never again"?

Do you have a particular brand and model of tire that is your trusted "go to"?


Thank you!
Class C
  • MDKMDK's avatar
    MDKMDK
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2022
    Yes.
    Continentals, I believe.
    They're good tires on my Wrangler. They're a hybrid rubber compound, good in cold and hot, so no need to change from summer to winter. Why not on my Sprinter?
    I don't know "weather checking", so no. I had a set of AT2s suffer tread separation a few years ago. Just beyond the average upper mileage limit.
    Yes.
  • BigToe's avatar
    BigToe
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2022
    MDKMDK

    Did your Sprinter come originally equipped with 215/85R16, or did you change to that size. If you did change, what was the original size?

    What brand of tires are on your Sprinter now?

    Why would you go with Falken Wild Peak AT/3 hybrid for your next Class C tire purchase, even while Michelin has always been your go to make?

    Are you at all concerned about "weather checking" sidewalls of Michelins?

    Have you considered the Michelin Agilis Cross Climate tire (available in 215/85R16 LRE)?

    Thanks in arrears and in advance for your responses!
  • MDKMDK's avatar
    MDKMDK
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2022
    Michelin has always been my go to make. However, Falken Wild Peak AT/3 hybrid may be my next replacement on my Sprinter. 215/85R16 Load Range E. I put a set on my Wrangler and they're great, ride well, and gnarly tread design for all weather and road conditions.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Oct 22, 2022
    Just buy some new tires.
    No advantage going larger or wider unless you need greater weight capacity.

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