Michelins or ????

[sgtjoe]

Getting close to needing to put new tires on my TradeWinds. Question: has anyone with a Tradewinds had another brand of tires besides Michelins installed and if so how were they for ride and quality? If I switched brands would there be a problem on spacing for the rear duals?

[Chargerman]

I have Michelin’s and have been happy with them. I have heard good things about Toyo brand tires. You won’t have an issue with spacing if you stay with the same size tire regardless of brand

[stuhly]

Any brand but Michelins would be great.

[Arizona]

Just changed last week from xze Michelin’s to Toyos. I had the Michelin’s for seven years with no issues and think the toyos wander a little over 60 mph. Other than that seems the same.

[DKStall]

In 2015 I switched to Sailun S637 255/70R22.5 tires on my 1999 Tradewinds. These are commercial all position long-haul tires typically used on buses. I bought them from Big O Tires in Salt Lake City. I've been very happy with them. Last July I wanted to replace one because of road hazard damage to the side wall (the tire did not fail). I couldn't find a Sailun tire locally in Texas, but got the replacement from Tires-Easy.com online at a great price and free shipping to my door. A local truck tire shop mounted it for $35. I've put about 20,000 times on them with zero wear. In 2020 I'll replace them based on age. It will be another set of Sailun tires. I used to run RV tires and I'll admit the ride was a little softer. However, I believe that the more flexible the sidewall the greater the risk of a blowout. Before the tire change I ran another popular brand and had the front driver's side tire fail at highway speed. Not good. Although the Sailun is a Chinese tire I'm not worried about them at all.

[sgtjoe]

Thanks for the responses. Keep em coming

[chboone]

I installed Falken's last May, very happy with them so far.

[vsheetz]

Two years now riding on a set of Firestone tires. Good ride and handling. No.problems whatsoever. Can't tell the difference to the previous Michelin tires. Except for the extra $1000 savings in my pocket.

[biggerboat]

I replaced my Goodyear RV 670 255/70r 22.5 with Double Coin RT600 275/70r 22.5. Purchased them at Les Schwab. Both were load range H. The slightly larger tire has higher max load rating and I can run at lower air pressures and less harsh ride.

[Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376]

I replaced my Michelins with Toyo MT154's last summer. Saved about 1500 over the Michelins. So far, very happy. Quiet and handle well

[S_Watkins]

Been having hell with 305/70/ 22.5 Toyo's. Not all Toyo's fault but I have had to replace one out of round tire and still have 6 of the 8 to check....

If you like to sit outside under your awning also be aware that Toyos have a "smell" that is not pleasant. Especially bad when you first park after driving a bit. The wife asked me if our sewer was backed up..

[Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376]

Originally Posted by S_Watkins

Been having hell with 305/70/ 22.5 Toyo's. Not all Toyo's fault but I have had to replace one out of round tire and still have 6 of the 8 to check....

If you like to sit outside under your awning also be aware that Toyos have a "smell" that is not pleasant. Especially bad when you first park after driving a bit. The wife asked me if our sewer was backed up..

Ours too. the smell does go away after a while but the first few months were, ,,,, wow

[TC Wndsr]

I got a price of $3100 for 6 Toyo’s, 245 70R x 19.5, installed. Sound reasonable?

[sgtjoe]

That's pretty close to what my 6 new Michelins would be.