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bobbi_collum
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We are looking at class A motorhomes. A guy told us that good year tires are known for going out of round. Is this guy full of BS or can someone help me understand what he is talking about and if it is true how do you know if a tire is out of round?
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topflite51
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Sounds like a salesman.:)
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tropical36
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bobbi.collum wrote:
We are looking at class A motorhomes. A guy told us that good year tires are known for going out of round. Is this guy full of BS or can someone help me understand what he is talking about and if it is true how do you know if a tire is out of round?

Never had that problem, but they do wear a lot more and would never buy them again. In fact and as said before, I've quit paying for any name and installed 4 genuine Chinese Hercules on the drive axle before our last US tour and beyond. So far, we're happy with them and especially for under $200 each, delivered to the inside of our garage with no shipping and no tax, courtesy of Amazon. A local shop did the mounting and balance for a nominal fee, so we couldn't beat that with a stick IMO.
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Effy
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Explorer
Never had an issue with mine. Store in winter off the jacks and on the tires. No flat spots.
2013 ACE 29.2

wildtoad
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Explorer II
I feel that most tires will develop flat spots if allowed to stay in one place too long. Should slowly return to round when you get back on the road. One reason to support the MH with the jacks if staying a while.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Explorer II
Yes it is a common thing with them any good tire shop can fix it

BobandShaz
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Drive it you will feel it
Bob and Sharon

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Rollnhome
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Explorer
How does it drive? Tires don't "go" out of round....they are made that way.
2008 Discovery 40X towing a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Mandalay_Parr
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My friends have never complained about them.
Jerry Parr
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