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TDInewguy
Explorer
Jul 02, 2014

6 year update on running Michelin Super Singles

Hey all,

I have now put about 50,000 miles on a set of Michelins.

Original Super Single post

I still like them. No blowouts (other than trailer tires, but that is another topic...)

When I need new ones I'll get them again.

What else do you want to know? :)

The reasons I got them were:

- better MPG
- two less tires to check air pressure on
- smoother ride
- easier turning radius

All the downsides that people talk about have not really been an issue for me. Driving in snow/sleet has been great. They track nicely on the freeway with ruts. No blowouts.

Have a nice day all!
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  • Jarlaxle's avatar
    Jarlaxle
    Explorer II
    Jul 06, 2014
    timmac wrote:
    The only down side I see is the 2 spares you will need, I like having a spare when needed and I have 1 now but where to put a super single spare ??

    :h


    Not to mention: would a road service guy be able to bring (or MOUNT) a super single?
  • Daveinet's avatar
    Daveinet
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2014
    Looks like the only cost is the price of the rims. 1 super single is real close to the cost of 2 normal tires.

    Truthfully, we should have expected you to make this choice, but I suspect that all the reasons you did it have nothing to do with what you posted. We know the real truth - you wanted wide racing tires on your RV! (We've read your blog)
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2014
    J-Rooster wrote:
    Good report I've been waiting to hear how they have been working on RV's! What I like about them is the way they look! I just put new XRV's on last Fall at $378.00 per tire ($2,268.00 for 6 tires) just for the tires on the Michelin FMCA Fleet Tire Discount Program. What is the cost of 4 Super Singles plus 4 new rims out the door?


    A coach with six tires would only need two super singles with new rims on the rear. You will end up with two normal front tires and two super singles on the rear. So, four tires total.

    MM.
  • mci7's avatar
    mci7
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2014
    Love to hear the "easier turning radius" story ?
    Thanks
    Dave M
  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2014
    The only down side I see is the 2 spares you will need, I like having a spare when needed and I have 1 now but where to put a super single spare ??

    :h
  • 2bzy2c's avatar
    2bzy2c
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2014
    From the OP's original post-

    6 Tires - assuming they are $450/each - $2700 plus install and stuff...

    vs.

    2 Steer Tires - $450/each - $900
    2 Aluminum rims - $300/each (used) - $600
    2 Super Singles - $850 each - $1700

    total - $3200 plus install and stuff...

    If I were to buy NEW rims - they are about $450/ea vs. the $300/ea for used ones.
  • J-Rooster's avatar
    J-Rooster
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2014
    Good report I've been waiting to hear how they have been working on RV's! What I like about them is the way they look! I just put new XRV's on last Fall at $378.00 per tire ($2,268.00 for 6 tires) just for the tires on the Michelin FMCA Fleet Tire Discount Program. What is the cost of 4 Super Singles plus 4 new rims out the door?
  • LVJ58's avatar
    LVJ58
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2014
    Happy to hear they've worked well for you, however I'm content with our dual tire configuration and plan to keep them.

    Best of luck & safe travels...:)
  • Francesca_Knowl's avatar
    Francesca_Knowl
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2014
    Glad you're happy, but I must say that seems like an awful lot of tire for the RV in your sig pic...;)

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