Bridgestone tires

[1dutchstar]

Most are using Michelin tires. Anyone using Bridgestone?? See lots of big trucks using Bridgestone.

[StevenH]

I put them on my steer axle last year replaced Toyo's. Running Firestone's on the rear replaced Michelin's four years ago. No problems with any of them.

[homeless]

Bridgestone makes a good golf ball!!

[1dutchstar]

Don't play golf. Sorry.

[tedgard01]

I have had both Michellin and Bridgstone tires. The main difference I have found (others may not agree), is that the Michellin tires have a far better life span and less failure rate. Again, just my opinion, I can hear the responses already.

Regardless, it would not be worth making a tire change at this point. The Bridgstone will get you there just fine.

[1dutchstar]

I know lots are using Michelin because of the FMCA Discount. Someone was saying on here that Goodyear has a warranty on sidewall checking. Michelin don't and they are know for the checking on the sidewalks.

[Spoonman]

Put Bridgestone on my DSgasser when the Goodyears got too old. No problems but a little bit rougher ride than the Goodyears.

[slabman]

Industry guys will tell you Michelins have the softest ride. If a harsher ride is OK, then swap over to a Toyo or Bridgestone.

[stuhly]

I have Hankooks on mine and they ride just fine.

[FleetMan]

I've used all the major brands in commercial fleet operations with little to no significant performance, ride quality or reliability difference. A good tire maintenance and pressure maintenance program is absolutely essential to trouble free performance. I recently replaced my OE Michelin 255/80R22.5 tires with Bridgestone 265/75R22.5 R250's and have over 5,000 miles on them so far with no complaints in any department.

[Don_SueB]

I have Bridgestone's on my steers. Just put the right pressure in them for your weight and they run great. They were on mine when I bought it two years ago. At first they were harsh but as soon as I got the pressures right it rides very well.

[gruelens]

Michelin makes a very good tire. They also have a very good marketing program for their RV tires. I actually had a dealer in Quartzite AZ tell me "I would be very sorry if I put any other brand on my motorhome." Additionally, FMCA discount helps build the brand. My coach actually came with a size proprietary to Michelin, 235/22.5. Softer sidewalls do ride better. Softer sidewalls are also more prone to damage and curb rash. I changed tire sizes and went with SOB, some other brand. I also use regular fuel, I do not feel I need RV fuel (tongue in cheek).

Note........ when I lived fulltime on a boat "marine " designated items were even pricier than the same "rv " items. So I guess we should be thankful. Fire away!

[C-PHartley]

I replaced 10 year old Bridgestones with new Bridgestones when I bought the MH. The air bags absorb any perceived harshness. These tires perform very well and I will do it again when required.

[1dutchstar]

Thanks for all the feed back.