Tires Michelin vs Yokohama

[rkburdick]

I have a 2003 Travel Supreme 40" RV. Currently have Michelin 295/80, 22.5 tires that are almost 10 years old with only 20,000 miles. I have read and been told that dry rot can lead to a blow out. Looking at replacements, (6 tires) Michelin @ $6+K and Yokohama @ $4+k. Not sure which is best. Anyone have experience with Yokohama tires on their RV? Don't want to cheep out if Yokohama is not a good tire. Would appreciate some insight. Also, anyone know of other makes as well? Thanks.

[doubleG]

x2 with all Dennis posts. Too, FMCA Mich discount was the way to go for us since so close to final price and the ride was so smooth from the G670's and the rivering/sidewall belt issuses. XZA2's all around after almost 7 years.

[Jarlaxle]

J-Rooster wrote:

sb2bb wrote:
Michelin....made in AMERICA...

X-2, My Michelins (XRV's) were manufactured in North Carolina! I talked to a Michelin Rep. over the phone (there Corp. Office in N.Y.) and he told me that all Michelin tires are made in the U.S. (labor agreement with the Unions), but they due have an agreement with the Unions if there is a large backorder of tires then Michelin Tire ships tires to fill the backorder from Canada. It is rare when tires are shipped from Canada to the U.S., when I ordered my XRV's they were on backorder I was told that they were going to be shipped to me from Canada. It never happened after a 4 week wait my XRV's came in from N.C. Michelin is a foreign company (France) that owns factories in the U.S. and makes tires in the U.S. There is currently only one tire manufacture from the U.S. that makes U.S. tires and that is Goodyear! Cooper Tires recently sold there tire business to Apollo Tire Co. of India so that leaves Goodyear as the last USA tire Co. from the USA. As Paul Harvey would say "Now you have the rest of the story"

You were fed a line! I have SEEN Michelin tires on trucks and trailers at work from Hungary and Thailand!

[cochise49]

My $.02....
Had Michelins originally in 2005. Two fronts wore badly due to poor alignment from factory. Replaced them in 2006 with Toyos due to cost of Michelins (half price). In 2010, in advance of a long trip, put new Toyos all around. This time less than half price. Dealer required me to sign a waiver stating that the Toyos may not have as good (smooth)a ride as the Michelins. Not having had problems with the Toyo steering tires up to then, I signed. I have noticed no change in the handling or ride comfort. Interstate Hwy maintenance influences that more than anything and I doubt Michelins would make a difference there. I'll stick with Toyos as long as they make the right size. I plan on on a 5-6 year Cycle of replacement regardless of tire appearance. I park it out of direct sun.

[Don_Don]

Want good over the road tires, buses use continintal . Excellent tires for RV.

[Don_Don]

Executive wrote:
From my research, only two manufacturers make RV tires..Goodyear and Michelin...the rest are truck tires. It's up to you what you put on your coach. While I'm not an engineer, my understanding is that the RV tires have different compounds that better support the RV lifestyle. Truck tires are designed for longer mileage so should be more robust. You sacrifice comfort for mileage, IMHO. Lots of posts, lots of opinions.

My opinion.?..do your research, as you're doing here, just don't sacrifice safety and comfort to save a few bucks..sometimes we step over dollars to pick up dimes......Dennis

Being in advertising for 33 years I see you bought into the RV tire you think they are making. They are not investing all that money in a small amount of market. Don't buy into nothing but ads they want you to believe and charge you more for it. You have done just what they want . Don't believe all that you read.

[RFCN2]

On our current motorhome in the last couple of years I have had Michelin made in Spain and on the drive tires Michelin made in USA.

Goodyear owns Dunlop and Kelly. I have two Dunlop tires on my coach made in the USA.

Yokohama tires are likely fine. But make sure they are made in Japan or another industrial country with enforced manufacturing standards. I have owned Michelin, BF Goodrich (owned by Michelin), Goodyear, Dunlop, and Firestone (owned by Bridgestone) in the last ten years on RVs I have owned. All worked fine.

I always try to buy tires made in the USA. This country makes really good tires and I want to employ Americans where I can. I would not put a China or India made tire on my motorhome it they were free. But that said my experience indicates that there are a number of good companies out there that make high quality tires.

The only reason I have not bought Michelin tires the last couple of times is their tires seem like they are 28% more money.

I seems like the RV specific tires made by Michelin and Goodyear have caused a lot of negative comments by people on this forum that have had problems with them. That has caused me to purposely buy truck tires and not RV tires. No "riveting" or "zipper" issues with truck tires that I am aware of.

And by the way, I am not a China and India hater. I have lots of stuff made in China that is fine. Like this Mac computer I am writing this post on. But if this computer goes out I go to the Apple store. Not much of a problem. If a tire blows it might cause $10,000 damage on my motorhome. And / or endanger the life of me and my family. So with tires I stick with stuff made here.

[J-Rooster]

sb2bb wrote:
Michelin....made in AMERICA...

X-2, My Michelins (XRV's) were manufactured in North Carolina! I talked to a Michelin Rep. over the phone (there Corp. Office in N.Y.) and he told me that all Michelin tires are made in the U.S. (labor agreement with the Unions), but they due have an agreement with the Unions if there is a large backorder of tires then Michelin Tire ships tires to fill the backorder from Canada. It is rare when tires are shipped from Canada to the U.S., when I ordered my XRV's they were on backorder I was told that they were going to be shipped to me from Canada. It never happened after a 4 week wait my XRV's came in from N.C. Michelin is a foreign company (France) that owns factories in the U.S. and makes tires in the U.S. There is currently only one tire manufacture from the U.S. that makes U.S. tires and that is Goodyear! Cooper Tires recently sold there tire business to Apollo Tire Co. of India so that leaves Goodyear as the last USA tire Co. from the USA. As Paul Harvey would say "Now you have the rest of the story"

[Deano56]

wny_pat wrote:

steveownby wrote:


Only 2 specific tires from two manufacturers are marketed as RV tires. The Michelin XRV and the Goodyear G670.

How about the Michelin XCA, XPS-Rib, XZA, XZA1, XZA2 Energy, XZA3 Everthread, XZE, and XZE*? Michelin list these all as RV tires.
http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/tires-retreads/new-tires.jsp

therefore, their unreasonable price

[rvis2005]

wolfe10 wrote:
Actually, Michelin does NOT say that their tires last 10 years.

Under ideal conditions, the absolutely have to be replaced after 10 years from date of production.

What they say is that starting at 5 years they need to be inspected by annually by a tire specialist.

You are right!!! After five years you are gambling from age. Tommy

[wolfe10]

Actually, Michelin does NOT say that their tires last 10 years.

Under ideal conditions, the absolutely have to be replaced after 10 years from date of production.

What they say is that starting at 5 years they need to be inspected by annually by a tire specialist.

[chuckftboy]

If the Michelin's last 10 years, seams like reason enough to stay with them. A few bucks more, but over 10 years its trivial to what it costs to own and maintain an RV.

[norwestie]

I put a pair of Yokohamas on my Dynasty last year, as well as 4 new Bilstein shocks. All on the front. The ride was still harsh and jarring over potholes and bumps. I was told by a servicing dealer that the Michelins had a softer ride due to a more compliant sidewall.

[The_Texan]

sb2bb wrote:
Michelin....made in AMERICA...

Maybe, maybe not...Depends on model, size and time of year........

[sb2bb]

Michelin....made in AMERICA...