Michelin "90,000 miles" Tires? Really?
My front wheel drive toad eats front tires like a Nile croc eats washerwomen. Costco is touting the Michelin Whatever tire that boasts it has a 90,000 mile tread wear-out warranty. But these thi...
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I spent several months (off and on) researching replacement tires for my 5th wheel. In reading posts on several RV forums and forums dedicated to long distance light load transporters, the Michelin XPS RIBS seemed to win out as the tire of choice.
Many of the transporters hauling 15,000 lb plus loads, booking over 200,000 to 300,000 plus miles each year claimed the Michelins provided way more mileage than expected. These same transporters were on their third or more sets over the course of a couple of years because they found the tires to provide the best service.
The RV posts reflected much of the same information with the exception that most chose to replace tires with lots of good tread left due to age (5-6 years old). The tires still looked good but they were afraid to continue using them because of the age of the tires.
Yes the cost is higher but in the long run the tire will outlast others if mileage is the main factor.
I bought 4 and have been very happy with them in the past two years. I don't put a lot of miles on them at the current time but do plan on travelling a lot in the next several years.
Many of the transporters hauling 15,000 lb plus loads, booking over 200,000 to 300,000 plus miles each year claimed the Michelins provided way more mileage than expected. These same transporters were on their third or more sets over the course of a couple of years because they found the tires to provide the best service.
The RV posts reflected much of the same information with the exception that most chose to replace tires with lots of good tread left due to age (5-6 years old). The tires still looked good but they were afraid to continue using them because of the age of the tires.
Yes the cost is higher but in the long run the tire will outlast others if mileage is the main factor.
I bought 4 and have been very happy with them in the past two years. I don't put a lot of miles on them at the current time but do plan on travelling a lot in the next several years.
