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Old 02-09-2023, 05:52 AM   #1
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Rear Tire questions

I am replacing the rear tires on the 92 Monaco. I am torn between "traction" tires and "all position". Im inclined to go with traction tires as they just seem like a better choice than the typical tire (that looks like it would struggle significantly with a little mud in a campsite.

Anyone have any experience with putting "traction tires" on the back? Is that just intended for snow? Im a hyper-miler...will it kill fuel mileage?

As always, thanks for any insight.
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Your coach was designed and came originally with all position tires.


So, barring a specific unique requirement, that is what I would recommend.
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Your coach was designed and came originally with all position tires.


So, barring a specific unique requirement, that is what I would recommend.
Thanks wolfe...Aside from sticking with the OEM style...is there any positives or negative to using a traction tire on the rear?
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Thanks wolfe...Aside from sticking with the OEM style...is there any positives or negative to using a traction tire on the rear?

The negatives: more noise, very likely poorer handling (more tire squirm).


The positive is slightly better traction in snow and off-road (though driving a heavy coach in mud with any tire will likely get you stuck).
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I thought the same as OP and tried traction tires on my Empress DP. It caused wild oversteer which scared the daylights out of me, even on dry pavement. I made one 800 mile trip with them, took them off and replaced them at my destination with all-position tires for the ride home. I have no regrets about the money I threw away.
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"Traction" is diametrically opposed to "High Mileage" or "Fuel Economy" tire design. All-Position tires are a compromise of all of those things.


A traction tire may have some slight advantage on a grass/mud campsite or even a wet or snowy road, but it's not going to be night & day difference and you will likely pay for it in fuel economy.
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99.4% of the time you'll be driving on pavement where these offer no benefit. My vote would be to go with the majority, and not push your luck driving where the other .6% is.

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