Getting to the point where I need to replace my tires on my Motorhome. Not because of wear because they only have 33k on them but more because they are 8 years old and are starting to show some dry cracks on the sides. Also my steer tires are worn on the outside edges so I'm sure an alignment will be needed also. So right now I have 235/80 22.5 Michelin XRV's but the local tire shop wants over $500 a piece. Ouch.
So what's a good tire out there that will fit that will be a good tire. I know there has to be something out there that's not an RV specific tire that will be just as good. Tell me what your running and what they cost.
So what's a good tire out there that will fit that will be a good tire. I know there has to be something out there that's not an RV specific tire that will be just as good. Tell me what your running and what they cost.
You don't drive motorhome in city traffic all the time, so why brakes should wear out fast?
I routinely do 100,000 miles on brakes in cars, so am not worry about mh brakes for long time.
Coming to serpentine belt, those can last 200,000 miles in cars as well, but YMMV depends on the brand. In motorhome belts work harder, but they are also bigger.
Beware about different belts qualities.
Had incident on Mercedes, where not likely original belt at 290,000 miles had cracks. I put new belt and that one become bundle of strings 3 days later, so the old belt with cracks went back for some time.
I routinely do 100,000 miles on brakes in cars, so am not worry about mh brakes for long time.
Coming to serpentine belt, those can last 200,000 miles in cars as well, but YMMV depends on the brand. In motorhome belts work harder, but they are also bigger.
Beware about different belts qualities.
Had incident on Mercedes, where not likely original belt at 290,000 miles had cracks. I put new belt and that one become bundle of strings 3 days later, so the old belt with cracks went back for some time.
So I went to my local big truck tire dealer here in St. George, UT GCR Tires and had 6 new Toyo M154 in a 245/75 R22.5 mounted balanced and installed for $2230.60 and that even included an Alignment. Great deal I thought. They also checked my brakes and at 36k miles said they were over 50% all around which kinda surprised me. I'd have figured with a Motorhome this size it would need brakes by now. He said I probably have another 30k to go before I will need them. Was also looking at replacing the serpentine belt because my rig is an 07 but looked at it and it only shows minor cracks. Should I replace? Looks like most likely a shop job as the access is not good from the top or the bottom on the Ford V10 motor...
cj7365 wrote:lacofdfireman wrote:
Ok so you Toyo lovers what model and size did you go with? Also is there an validity in using wheel covers to prolong tire life?
245/75/22.5
Great. Thanks
I had Hankook in 19.5 size on my F450.
On heavy used truck they lasted over 100,000 miles and I had to replace them due to age - still with good % of usable thread.
Overkill for 99% of RV, but most good tires are like that, while owners hesitate to buy $99 Chinese tires.
Speaking of which, when one of my Hankook blew on the road, I had cheap Sailung (?) put on. I kept record and that tire 1/3 price of Hankook lasted for 53k miles.
On heavy used truck they lasted over 100,000 miles and I had to replace them due to age - still with good % of usable thread.
Overkill for 99% of RV, but most good tires are like that, while owners hesitate to buy $99 Chinese tires.
Speaking of which, when one of my Hankook blew on the road, I had cheap Sailung (?) put on. I kept record and that tire 1/3 price of Hankook lasted for 53k miles.
