I have a 2000 Georgie Boy and it's time to get new 19.5" tires (I know, WOOT!!!) Anyhow, I'm going for Michelins on all 6 but was wondering if I should step the price down for a slightly lower priced tire when it comes to the spare (the 7th). I really don't want to spend around $500.00 for a tire that I "Might" not use and the question I'm asking is would this be a safe thing (Safety is my concern here) in the event I did have a blow out and have to use a different brand type tire? I would only use it long enough to get a replacement. Thanks

We replaced the Goodyear with Hankook's. Much better ride and less $$.

X2 on Hankook. They're excellent tires.

On spending the extra money on the new spare, it's just up to you to price in the "hassle" factor. If you get a flat, and let's say it's the inside dual, do you want to go through the hassle of changing the tire again to take the spare tire off and put the repaired tire back on? And would you feel safe driving on the old spare until the other tire is repaired?Bill

gbopp wrote:X2 on Hankook. They're excellent tires.I'm running four Hankooks and have no complaints. Also four Hercules that have served me well and for much longer than the Kookies. All genuine Chinese made, like all will most likely be, one day soon and with the Korean brand Hankooks, you only pay a little for the name and not so bad, considering how good their reputation is. With the Hercules, you only pay for the tire and again, don't see a difference in the quality, with going back and forth across country and up and down the coast.As for the OP's question about a spare, any old used one will do for getting to a tire shop. I'd never buy new for a spare, unless I was going to be rotating and that's really doubtful. I have a mounted junk GY, which was a takeoff from the last time and hopefully will never have to use it.Now let's assume that I would lose a steer tire after a few years. In this case, I would just buy two replacements and use one of them for upgrading my spare, like last time I changed tires.I'm also done with RV tires and will replace with truck tires, here on in, like most brands are, anyway.Just my 2 cents that just may be worth a lot more than that....lol

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Jarlaxle
Explorer II
May 29, 2016
I would keep the best of the old tires as a spare.
carp65
Explorer
May 22, 2016
Hankook by all means. Replaced 6 MH tires and put 4 new Hankook tires on the
toad. Much better ride than the original Goodyear.
Sensorone_2
Explorer
May 20, 2016
I'm in Ventura County California. I'm getting mine through Big Brand Tire Company who have never done me wrong.

Check out Hankooks website to see who has them near you. Here's the web address:

http://www.hankooktire.com/us
bradc344
Explorer
May 20, 2016
were did you find them, and did they sit installation?
tropical36
Explorer
May 19, 2016
Sensorone_2 wrote:
The Hanook AH-11 tires are now 16 ply vice 14 ply (Model number hasn't changed). Going for about $260.00 each. I have 7 on order

And yet another Michelin disciple, goes awry!
And for good, reason, I might add, but even with Hankooks, you have to spend a little for the name. Not for 50% of the tire's price, however.
Kidoo
Explorer
May 19, 2016
I have BF Goodrich on front, really smooth. Cooper on back, no problem.
Sensorone_2
Explorer
May 19, 2016
The Hanook AH-11 tires are now 16 ply vice 14 ply (Model number hasn't changed). Going for about $260.00 each. I have 7 on order
falconbrother
Explorer II
May 19, 2016
Get the spare. Out on the interstate with a flat makes it seem cheap.
mike_brez
Explorer
May 19, 2016
Sensorone_2 wrote:
Great feedback from all. I never heard of Hankooks until now and as I dug a bit deeper into their reviews it appears all of you advice may have saved me a few pesos. Thanks to all who responded. Mike, thanks for clarifying the differences between the AH-11 and 12.

I just found out that the AH-11 has been discontinued for a better 16 Ply tire. The AH-11 is/was a 14 Ply. Cost difference is minimal. The newer type isn't posted at the Hankook Website but as soon as I find out it's "Number" I will post it here with the price. My Georgie Boy is using 745x70Rx19.5 tires also. The AH-12 did NOT have tires in that size.

745/70/19.5 is going to be hard to find. A 245/70/19.5 would be much easier. :B
Yankee_Clipper
Explorer
May 19, 2016
FWIW, I run Uniroyal on the drive axle and Hankooks on the front.

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