|
|
04-20-2011, 05:03 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 768
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy blase
I for one wouldn't go ten years five to seven maybe I just put Toyos on mine and I was a michelin tire fan I am happy so far.
|
I don't know why you wouldn't when the manufacturer says they are good to 10. Mine are coming up on nine, have zero cracking and I'll keep them until 10 with no qualms whatsoever. I have to think that the maker of the tires is more an expert than we are and, considering the liability issues, would never recommend they be kept that long if they weren't safe.
__________________
Denny & Kylene, Abby (Golden) and Josie (Sheltie),
2004 Itasca Suncruiser 38R, W22, Ultrapower
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
04-20-2011, 05:06 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 455
|
Hey Two2go,
That $385 is a very good price, jump on it while you can. After checking the date codes on the tires of course. Just replaced our front two and as we were leaving the RGV area of TX and headed to FL, I made a lot of calls along the route and found ours at under $400 each. Places in TX and LA had quoted me prices of close to $500 per tire. Plus the XRV is a true 'RV tire' and not a truck tire that happens to fit.
Bob
__________________
2006 Fleetwood Bounder 35E
|
|
|
04-21-2011, 08:47 PM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Waynesboro,PA USA
Posts: 702
|
FMCA is working on a deal with Michelin for members to buy at fleet prices. We replaced our steer tires at age 6 because of checking and will replace our 7 year old rears when the deal thru FMCA is completed,
__________________
Downsized Winnebago C, 24 V /08 Saturn Vue/2014 Town and Country Van/03 Goldwing (Big Red)Recently triked Roadsmith kit
|
|
|
04-21-2011, 08:57 PM
|
#18
|
Moderator Emeritus
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 23,641
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beabop
FMCA is working on a deal with Michelin for members to buy at fleet prices. We replaced our steer tires at age 6 because of checking and will replace our 7 year old rears when the deal thru FMCA is completed,
|
I have an inquiry pending in regard to this arrangement however I have not heard anything back from Michelin.
__________________
03 Adventurer 38G, Workhorse W22
F&R Track Bars, Safety+ , Ultrapower, Taylor Extremes, SGII
TST 507, Blue Ox, SMI, Koni FSD, CrossFire
RV/MH Hall of Fame - Lifetime Member
|
|
|
04-23-2011, 01:22 PM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,654
|
wider..
The other forest area same diameter but an since wider, so an inch of tread width us the reason.
__________________
Tony & Lori
1989 Country Coach Savannah SE
|
|
|
04-23-2011, 04:03 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Posts: 606
|
The Toyo's 245/75-22.5 are 10 millimeters or .3937 inches wider in the section width. This equates to roughly 3/16ths an inch per side. In total the rear duals would only be about 3/8 of an inch closer together than they are now.The Michelins had 7 years on them and a lot of sidewall cracks when I purchased the coach. The Michelin's were the first thing we changed out. We replaced the Michelin 275/80-22.5's with Toyo M147's in a 295/75-22.5Big difference in the ride.
|
|
|
05-14-2011, 10:29 PM
|
#21
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 730
|
I am on my 5th motorhome and I've tried all sorts of tires...Goodyear,Bridgestone, Toyo & Michelin. I am a strong believer in the Michelin tires for quality and for ride. You don't hear anywhere near the sounds of dishes and pots & pans clattering when you drive on Michelins. I would never go back no matter what the price!
|
|
|
05-16-2011, 06:51 AM
|
#22
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: jacksonville fl
Posts: 443
|
just replaced with toyos ! very smooth ride ! replaced all 6 for right at 1800 ! i actually had 1 original good year the others were bridge stones 02 yr started cracking ! just did 1600 mile trip nice ride !
__________________
97 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 275 Cat powered
|
|
|
05-17-2011, 11:20 AM
|
#23
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 730
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by randco
The Toyo's 245/75-22.5 are 10 millimeters or .3937 inches wider in the section width. This equates to roughly 3/16ths an inch per side. In total the rear duals would only be about 3/8 of an inch closer together than they are now.The Michelins had 7 years on them and a lot of sidewall cracks when I purchased the coach. The Michelin's were the first thing we changed out. We replaced the Michelin 275/80-22.5's with Toyo M147's in a 295/75-22.5Big difference in the ride.
|
Is that a "Big Difference" in the Ride because it's BETTER? Or WORSE?
|
|
|
05-17-2011, 04:55 PM
|
#24
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Posts: 606
|
I think that the Toyo's have a much better ride than the Michelin's. However, the Michelin's were 7 years old. I went to the Toyo's because of the sidewall cracking issues with the Michelin's. I stayed away from Goodyear's because of the rivering.
All I can hope is that I made the right choice. So far I am very pleased.
|
|
|
05-17-2011, 05:22 PM
|
#25
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 1,056
|
Well, I went with new Michelin XRV's. It was a toss-up between the Toyos and these, but the price on the Toyos went up $100/set while I was vacillating, and the Michelin dealer ended up giving me the Goodyear rebate even though Michelin isn't rebating right now, so the price difference melted down to about $300 over Toyos. The OEM Michelins did well by me, and the ride, handling, and tracking are great. I will try to do more to prevent sidewall cracking, like sun/UV protection in storage and not putting tire dressing on.
To those who get tires for $1800/set, is that all-inclusive and for 22.5" size? If so, I sure live on the wrong planet. My XRVs totaled $2800. Best price I found.
__________________
2017 Coachmen Orion, Ford Transit 3.7L: previous
'09 Pleasure Way Lexor, '05 NRV Dolphin 5342
|
|
|
05-17-2011, 05:59 PM
|
#26
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Freeport, ME
Posts: 4,707
|
You might be interested in this UV protector made for Michelin. It is interesting that it is the ONLY tire shine that is approved by Michelin. Mmmm they paid to have it made so they approve it. (lol) I bought two bottles of it at $7.99 a bottle which is not too bad. They tell you not to spray it on the tire but to spray it on a rag or sponge and wipe it onto the tire.
Michelin Wheel & Tire Care Products
__________________
Mike Canter
"Gunner" USN Retired, Airdale
2004 Monaco Signature 44' Conquest. Detroit 60
|
|
|
05-17-2011, 06:39 PM
|
#27
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jarrell, TX 76537
Posts: 4,501
|
I put 6 245x75/22.5 Sumitomo's on my coach for $1,885. This includes mounting, new steel stems, balancing beads and tax. They are as good or better than the XRV's I took off.
__________________
Dale
AKA - Oemy
|
|
|
05-18-2011, 05:45 AM
|
#28
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: jacksonville fl
Posts: 443
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by two2go
Well, I went with new Michelin XRV's. It was a toss-up between the Toyos and these, but the price on the Toyos went up $100/set while I was vacillating, and the Michelin dealer ended up giving me the Goodyear rebate even though Michelin isn't rebating right now, so the price difference melted down to about $300 over Toyos. The OEM Michelins did well by me, and the ride, handling, and tracking are great. I will try to do more to prevent sidewall cracking, like sun/UV protection in storage and not putting tire dressing on.
To those who get tires for $1800/set, is that all-inclusive and for 22.5" size? If so, I sure live on the wrong planet. My XRVs totaled $2800. Best price I found.
|
yes it is actually 4 chrome stems 2 brass all 6 spin balanced also ! i really believe its all in how one talks to a tire dealer that gets you the right price ! my tires are 245 75 22.5 toyo m154 had to make a lot of calls a lot of tire dealers just want to sell you the top 3 i had to push to get toyos oh an the dot date was 0811 regardless of what one pays its better than getting a flat somewhere because they were old ! so youll make up for it in the long run ! happy trails !
__________________
97 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 275 Cat powered
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|