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09-20-2018, 08:37 AM
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Bridgstone tires
Dose anyone have any experience with Bridgstone
tires on a 40 ft. Moterhome
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09-20-2018, 08:57 AM
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Location: Ontario, California
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I have a friend who was a Bridgestone/Firestone tire engineer and is now retired. Back when he was working, I put Bridgestone tires on my coach and loved them. Not long ago and on my previous DP, I put Firestone tires on the coach at my friends recommendation. Firestone's truck tires are made right along with Bridgestone however Firestone's premium truck tires is last years Premium Bridgestone tire. BTW, Firestone tires are usually less expensive than Bridgestone.
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09-20-2018, 09:01 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Idrathrbsail
Dose anyone have any experience with Bridgstone
tires on a 40 ft. Moterhome
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I'm used them for 10 years (2 sets) as steer tires and like them better than Michelins. Present coach had Michelins when we got it, which I replaced with Bridgestones because of excessive side wall cracking of the Michelins.
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Monaco 2004 Signature 45' Castle IV Detroit 60
Towing 2021 Tesla Model Y in a 20' HaulMark trailer
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09-20-2018, 09:05 AM
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bnb1313@aol.com
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western Montana on the Divide
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I replaced the Michelin tires on the drivers with 295/80/22.5 Bridgstone tires two years ago and I'm completely happy with the performance to date. The Michelins were showing sidewall cracks after 7 years although the dismounted tires passed the tire inspection by a certified Michelin dealer. Peace of mind deal I spose.
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2008 Camelot 40 PDQ 4 slides ISL400 towing a 2020 1500 GMC Sierra Denali 4x4 Crewcab
Western MT in summer, AZ, NV in winter
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09-20-2018, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Roseville MN sum / La Feria Tx winter
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I put bridgestones on steer and then I put four new two on steer and two new on driver duals and the old steers 1 yr on pass side. Ride difference was something else
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09-20-2018, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
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This spring I put 6 new Firestone FS 591 on my Coach......Love them!
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09-21-2018, 04:15 AM
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Registered User
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Blairsville, GA & WPB, FL
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Ran FS400s on the front of my Dynasty for 45K miles...started to put them on the front of my new ride but found a better deal using Continental to replace the cracking Michelin.
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09-21-2018, 08:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Thanks
Thank you all for your. Input.
It was a great help
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09-21-2018, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
I've never used Bridgestones on the MH.
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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09-21-2018, 10:37 AM
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I put on a set of Bridgestone tires on my 30 foot 19.5 wheels. My coach was difficult to drive for about 4,000 miles until the crown wore off the steer tires. After the crown wore off all was fine.
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2009 Saturn Vue
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09-21-2018, 10:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yellowboat
I put on a set of Bridgestone tires on my 30 foot 19.5 wheels. My coach was difficult to drive for about 4,000 miles until the crown wore off the steer tires. After the crown wore off all was fine.
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What do you mean by "the crown wore off" ? New tires have always been the best when new for me.
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09-21-2018, 11:36 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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I had Bridgestones on my 43' MH for 8 years and they were in nice condition when I traded. Dealer gave me $125 per tire in the trade. So he must have been satisfied they had more miles left on them. The Michelin's my MH came with developed bad cracks after 4 yrs. I liked the Bridgestones. Nice ride and quiet.
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09-21-2018, 11:58 AM
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Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: las vegas
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I'm on my second set of Bridgestones and am very happy with them. They cost more than some import brands, but I still prefer american made.
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09-21-2018, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crasher
What do you mean by "the crown wore off" ? New tires have always been the best when new for me.
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When I put on new Bridgestone tires my motor home became very squirrely to drive. After about 4,000 miles everything settled down and it drove fine. After questioning a lot of people I came to the conclusion that my tires were rounded or crowned. When my steer tires finally wore flat my coach no longer darted left or right without warning or followed every track in the road.
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2016 Winnebago Sightseer33C built on a 2016 F-53 Chassis
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