Continental Tires

str8shooter_mn wrote:
Looking to replace original tires on our class A. 52,500 miles, nearly 8 years old. Currently have Goodyear G670 tires. I am considering replacing them with Continentals. Opinions welcome.
Thanks

Sounds like a wise move and especially for the savings.
I do prefer truck over RV tires, as most brands are.
There's really nothing wrong with any of them, so it boils down to the money as always.
I don't like branding and paying for a name in anything.
Last time around we went with Hercules and have had them before, with excellent results.
Hercules is owned by Cooper and have been beating the pavement for a good 1/2 century or so.

I've had Continental tires on various vehicles from about 1968, no problems. Usually this was because the manufacturer had a particular performance requirement that was met only by a particular Conti tire model. Brands are less relevant than making sure the tire model is appropriate for the application.

The BF Goodrich ST230 is a good running tire. Robust, and also qualifies for the FMCA program because they're owned by Michelin. We had two Michelin XZE*'s damaged from a sever encounter with a deep sharp edged pot hole. This was during a Michelin tire shortage about 3 - 3 1/2 years ago no. Put the ST230's on the steers, and retained the balance of the XZE*'s (Age ~4.) on the Drive/Tag positions. Just swapped out the 6 XZE*'s last year, and moved the ST230's to the Tag position. (I shifted from 12R 22.5 to 295/80 22.5 so that I could try a set of XZA2's, which I also like. Confirmed with a shop I trust that the 12R's on the Tag portion would play nicely with the balance of the tires being 295/80's on our coach.)

I will also add that I was well aware of the ST230's, as they were in my short lists of tires to choose from when I first bought my used coach, that needed 8 new tires. Solid performer, and I believe a good bang for the buck.

That being said, I would price comparison them against the Hankook AH11 or AH12 (Depending on size.) - which I also feel are a good performing and priced tire. I would probably still run Michelin on the Steers, for the ride, but would not hesitate to put ST230's or Hankook's on the Rear/Tag positions. And if your front end ride is not sensitive, they would be fine for the Steers too:)!

Opinions will vary. Heck, some people prefer Chevy over Fords, or Dino over Synthetic - it takes all kinds of people to make a forum:)!

Best,
Smitty

I'm sure Continentals are a very good tire. I have also run Toyo and Sumitomo on my MH 245/75/22.5. Where I live in East Texas, I have found the Sumitomo to be the best price.. Just put on 6 for $1860.00 out the door. Wish you the best as getting a new set is not cheap. Arnold

Thank you to all who have replied. One other option I am considering is BF GOODRICH, BFGOODRICH 245/70R19.5 ST230 LRG.
Any opinions on those??

Had them on my previous coach as a replacement to good year..no issues and they were cheaper than Michelin..

Mine are only 2 years old but no issues.

6 years now on our HSR1's all around...from 16000 miles to 33000 so far good and wearing evenly. Watch tire pressures like a hawk....

Put 6 on last summer through FMCA and like the way they ride. By the way they were over $100.00 cheaper each than the Michilans at the sale price.
Bill

Conti's are excellent tires no mater what the application.