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03-02-2011, 08:06 PM
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Ling Long Tires
We recently bought a 2001 Safari Panther. Previous owner put new tires on the RV. The dealier I bought from indicated the tires were not the best quality. We replaced the steering with Hankook (they didn't have Toyo in stock)
Looking at the RV today where it is getting serviced and the the rears are Ling Long. Have plenty of tread, no checking and are 4 years old.
Anyone heard of Ling Long Tires? Since virtually all tires today are made off shore, I am sure these are another Chinese or Korean brand.
Searching the internet, can only find a dealer in Omaha who has them.
Any advise on these? Do they need to be replaced now, or do you think they are OK for a couple of years.
Thanks
Rick
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03-02-2011, 08:11 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Nor'easters Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Originally Posted by pvrick
We recently bought a 2001 Safari Panther. Previous owner put new tires on the RV. The dealier I bought from indicated the tires were not the best quality. We replaced the steering with Hankook (they didn't have Toyo in stock)
Looking at the RV today where it is getting serviced and the the rears are Ling Long. Have plenty of tread, no checking and are 4 years old.
Anyone heard of Ling Long Tires? Since virtually all tires today are made off shore, I am sure these are another Chinese or Korean brand.
Searching the internet, can only find a dealer in Omaha who has them.
Any advise on these? Do they need to be replaced now, or do you think they are OK for a couple of years.
Thanks
Rick
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Ling Long tires? YIKES! Never heard of them but the name alone does not instill confidence. 
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03-02-2011, 08:22 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Parker, CO
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Ling Long tires  ,  Might be just as good as any other tire though.
I thought Han Kook was a funny name but I think Ling Long has them beat.
No cracking, plenty of tread with no separation, I'd keep an eye on them for 2 or 3 more years, if they stay that way, they ride.
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03-02-2011, 08:41 PM
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It is one word Linglong and they are made in China. If you google Linglong truck tires you will find a lot on them.
Linglong Truck Tires
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"Gunner" USN Retired, Airdale
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03-02-2011, 09:31 PM
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If they have made it 4 years and remain in good shape, I wouldn't worry about them.
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Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is West Palm Beach, FL
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03-02-2011, 09:57 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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LingLong tires, Wonder what's next. KingKong, LongDong, LongGone. I should have bought Chinese mutual funds, they are taking over the world.
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2018 Forest River Georgetown F-53
'08 Jeep Wrangler Toad
Denver, Colorado
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03-02-2011, 10:18 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Where are Toyo tires made?
Sammie
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03-02-2011, 10:40 PM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
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03-03-2011, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Sammie
Where are Toyo tires made?
Sammie
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Japan, China, United States
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03-03-2011, 03:44 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
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Location: CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by max49
LingLong tires, Wonder what's next. KingKong, LongDong, LongGone.
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Rama Lama Ding Dong
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03-03-2011, 08:01 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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Many TT and 5th wheel owners, me included, have had problems with Chinese tires...I would watch them very closely. If they start to wear unevenly, get rid of them, I had tread separation.
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