Goodyear Tires?

[Rambler]

Just a quick question about replacement tires on a Class A.

Has anyone ever run Goodyear G 661 HSA (245/70R/19.5)
If so what is your opinion?
They price of the G670 RV tire sort of going out of sight.

Thanks in Advance for any help

[mtrumpet]

Rambler wrote:
Just a quick question about replacement tires on a Class A.

Has anyone ever run Goodyear G 661 HSA (245/70R/19.5)
If so what is your opinion?
They price of the G670 RV tire sort of going out of sight.

Thanks in Advance for any help

TX AG wrote:
I am currently running a set of the G 661 HSA tires, size 245/75R 22.5.
They have been on a tad over 10K miles. So far, I have no problems with them.

I have always run Goodyears and have no complaints so far.

Toward the end of last season, I bought a pair of 661's to replace my front steers which were both worn on one side due to bad ball joints and Tie Rods that I had since had replaced. Except for the outside edges of both fronts, the rest of the tire was good. So, we flipped the tires and exchanged sides. Spartan said I still had plenty of good rubber to run out the season. So, I have yet to put them on, but will probably be doing so when getting the rig out of storage next month. I haven't heard any negatives about the 661's.

I decided to try the 661's for the same reason that Rambler mentioned -the price on the G670's has gone sky high and the Michelins weren't any better (price). The 670's were over $150. more (each) than the 661's. I'll know better when I get them on and run them for awhile. Make no mistake, I'm not one to scimp on tires due to the price, but there comes a point that the wallet can only put out so much.

Some like Goodyears while others will have no part of them. Then again, it seems to be the same with Michelins too. Whatever works best for you and your rig is what really matters.

[jerseyjim]

I guess no one who has responded does have any info on the "decoupling groove". Next step is for YOU to contact tire companies and get info from them.

just my 2 cents....maybe 3

[thgoodman]

So far, nobody has addressed my previous comment "some brands mold a "decoupling groove" into the edge of the tires which prevents the rivering."

Does anybody have knowledge or experience on that?

[crasster]

The short answer is Goodyear makes a good tire. 🙂

[rgatijnet1]

jerseyjim wrote:
One can almost always feel an improvement/difference between old (5 years +) tires and new ones. Even Goodyear to Goodyear. I went from 7 year old Goodyears to brand new Goodyears. Feels like riding on a cloud instead of railroad ties.

Exactly! That is the reason why they recommend changing tires after a certain age because the rubber hardens and is more prone to failure. New tires, with softer rubber, will always ride better, regardless of brand.

[jerseyjim]

One can almost always feel an improvement/difference between old (5 years +) tires and new ones. Even Goodyear to Goodyear. I went from 7 year old Goodyears to brand new Goodyears. Feels like riding on a cloud instead of railroad ties.

[phnguyk]

Just went with 6 Roadmasters RM170 in 245/70R19.5, $1781 out the door. Just the short ride home could feel an improvement over the Goodyears they replaced.

[jswat]

After bad luck with Goodyear G670s (one rear tire shed it's tread and two front tires showed severe rvering) I switched to Hankooks. Now, after 6 months and about 8,000 miles I am very pleased. They run smooth and I can't smell the stink inside the coach.

[dirt_dawg]

Just installed 6 hankooks 16 ply on my class A for 1940.00 out the door. replaced older goodyears. rides a lot better.

[Smitty77]

At about 18K miles, our 19.5 G-670's steers had just started to show signs of riveting. Small 28' Bounder, with proper alignment, and four corner weight tire PSI.

But, I know of others that never had a problem...

Smitty

[jerseyjim]

Once again...according to this forum, I get that the "rivering" problem on some Goodyears is only on the 22.5" tires, not the 19.5' tires.
Am I wrong? I personally have Goodyear G-670s, 19.5" tires, came original, and replaced them twice with the same...and no "rivering" or any kind of problems.

[moisheh]

Goodyear means JUNK in some other language. When they have a problem with one of their tires they deny any responsibility. The rivering problem on the G670 has been there for more than 8 years.

Moisheh

[TX_AG]

I am currently running a set of the G 661 HSA tires, size 245/75R 22.5.
They have been on a tad over 10K miles. So far, I have no problems with them.

[thgoodman]

CA Traveler wrote:
My last 2 rigs had BadYear tires on them when purchased. The developed the known BadYear edge wear. No help from BadYear, never again.

Love your name for these tires. I had them on my Beaver when I bought it. The steer tire rivering problem quickly developed and Goodyear denied any blame. Said it must be my alignment. Truck alignment shop did all 3 axles and said the front was within spec but adjusted it closer to nominal. Upshot: I'll never have Goodyears on any vehicle I ever own again even if they are giving them away. Not beacuse the tires developed a rivering ware problem but because Goodyear blew me off even though it's known problem.

I've been reading this web site for many years and to be fare with Goodyear, other posters on here report other brands do develop rivering wear as well, some don't. What I have also read is that some brands mold a "decoupling groove" into the edge of the tires which prevents the rivering. I've not been able to find anybody who can confirm this or if the additional groove really works. I talked to a tire shop that does regrooving and the service manager there said he has never heard of a decoupling groove. Any thoughts?