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Originally Posted by LAOsman
I have a 2008 Itasca 35A gas motor home with about 60K miles that has a terrible ride. We currently have Les Schwab Gladiator tires that CW put on when we bought it 6 years ago. We've lived with the rough ride for 6 years and now are thinking to replace the tires to see if that helps the ride. The size is 255/70R 22.5. We would like to replace all the tires but they are in good shape and thinking only the front tires to see if that helps the ride.
Does anyone have any tire suggestions? At this point I'm looking at Michelin or Toyo and am leaning in that direction due to the cost. Michelin are really expensive and was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on how the Toyo tires compare, or any other suggestions. I'm open at this point.
Also, after I get the tires figured out I will drive it and see if that helps, but also thinking about new shocks and adding front and rear sway bar. I appreciate any thoughts on this also.
Thanks!
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Les Schwab has just started carrying a Continental Eco Hybrid tire - less rolling resistance so MAYBE better mileage. I bought them because the Toyos they have are 6 months or more old. I originally wanted the Toyos.
As you know, with motorhome tires you are paying by the month, not by the mile.
The Continentals Les Schwab had were 2 weeks old. The ride is outstanding. They track really straight. Much softer ride. So far - I really like this tire. I need to burn a few tank fulls to see if there is anything to this mpg improvement claim.
It seems like a lot of big semi trucks run Continentals, so they must be okay.
The Continentals were a few bucks more than the Toyos - not much.
PS The best ride improvement I had was Monroe shocks. They are much softer. You will give up some handling, but for me it was a tradeoff I was willing to make.
Best of Luck!