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JSPERRELLA · 03-18-2019, 02:47 PM

Looking at purchasing the noted unit and it needs new tires. Considering Toyo's 245-75R-22.5 G load or 250-70R-22.5 load h. Current tires are Michelin 235-80R-22.5 load g. I am looking at the Load H tires for a better ride but not sure what unintended consequences may occur?

BobKatMsu · 03-18-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JSPERRELLA

Looking at purchasing the noted unit and it needs new tires. Considering Toyo's 245-75R-22.5 G load or 250-70R-22.5 load h. Current tires are Michelin 235-80R-22.5 load g. I am looking at the Load H tires for a better ride but not sure what unintended consequences may occur?

I was a Michelin man for years. I am a member of FMCA so I got a good discount. There seemed like there were more and more problems the last time I bought them, side wall cracking after a couple years, a huge bulge in another. Just not what I expected from a premium tire. Last set I bought was Toyo, 3 years ago and so far I have been pleased. No problems at all and I cannot feel and difference in ride. Bottom line, very satisfied with Toyo and saved a bunch of money even with the FMCA discount.

zzotte · 03-18-2019, 06:37 PM

On my previous coach the Baystar 3124 I had Michelins and previous ones too, all my cars I have Michelins our new coach has Michelins I always use Michelins even when they come with some other brand I replace them with Michelins, more important its proper care of your tires I replace the tires every 5 years on the coach on my cars its more often.

zzotte

JSPERRELLA · 03-18-2019, 08:41 PM

Thank you for the responses. My question is not whether to go with Toyo or Michelin. My question is what are the unintended consequences of going from a load rate "G" tire to a Load rate "H" tire. Appreciate any and all assistance.

"007" · 03-19-2019, 03:53 AM

All Newmars have always had Michelin tires under them and most of us have had excellent miles on them.
The Tireman9 may have a better answers for you in comparing different makes of tires good or bad he is found in this link from this link for new or old Newmar owners.

zzotte · 03-19-2019, 05:18 AM

I’m not sure I would mess with that, as long as I can remember in cars and trucks it’s always someone trying to go tall, wider, shorter etc but never had anyone change tire based on the weight rate of a tire however the speed rating no problem my buddy’s did that to cars all the time. I have no experience using G over H weight, tires are made and engineered for certain weight, handling and bla bla, a 16 ply tire will (H) definitely be more expensive and heavier too, and you can’t exceed the axle axle weight so what is the point? As for a ride in my opinion is that it will worst a 16 ply tires are thicker and stiffer specially the side walls to be able to handle the added weight. RV ride depends a lot more in a combine factor like type of suspension, tire inflation, alignment, weight etc tire is just one part of this equation, I know It cost me a fortune upgrading my BayStar at the end I sold it I realized I could never turn a pumpkin into a carriage

Not sending you off but this is a question you should be asking a very good tire manufacture like Michelin or any other that you prefer they all have excellent customer service, your life depends on it.

Zzotte

Zzotte

"007" · 03-19-2019, 06:37 AM

Very good points ZZOTTE why mess with what has been designed for the coach by redesigning all over again, big difference between a Bay Star or Canyon Star gas and any DP, Newmar has a coach for everyone now with the SUPER C, all with Michelin tires.

harleyjt · 03-19-2019, 08:31 PM

Not really sure but I would expect the H to ride a little harder than the G. The H is going to be a heavier tire and I think will require more air pressure. You would have to check the manufacturer's load charts to see exactly.
jt

JSPERRELLA · 03-20-2019, 08:55 AM

Looking at the Load Charts the PSI will b e from 10 to 20 pounds less depending on the 4 corner weighing.

harleyjt · 03-20-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JSPERRELLA

Looking at the Load Charts the PSI will b e from 10 to 20 pounds less depending on the 4 corner weighing.

Interesting. It may ride better then.
jt

Ricci · 03-20-2019, 09:24 AM

Hi John - To go up one load rating should not have a down side for you. The higher rated tire will have a stiffer sidewall so the ride will be somewhat stiffer but the lower required PSI will likely overcome that.

Tom