|
|
12-26-2013, 08:51 AM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Georgie Boy Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 16
|
Replacement RV Tires
I currently have Goodyear G670 245/70R19.5 tires on RV with DOT code 1400. I had the RV inspected last January before purchasing by an RV Dealer service centre and was told they checked the tire DOT code and the tires were good for another 2 years.
Now I see that they should be changed. Does anyone have experience with:
Roadmaster RM170 LR G 14 ply
Hercules H702 or 902 LR G
Double Coin Truck & RV tires 16 ply
that they can share or should I stick to G670 or Michelin XRV for replacement tires?
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
12-26-2013, 08:57 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Noblesville, IN
Posts: 331
|
Have them inspected by a trusted tire dealer. I was ready to replace mine and my guy did some rotating and said they were fine. Showed no signs of being dangerous. Just told me to check the pressure regularly and walk around during stops to inspect for heat buildup. Also took of my valve stem extensions and said these are not good.
Bottom line is do what you feel comfortable with but I'm going to get a few more miles out of mine.
__________________
2005 Country Coach 40 foot Inspire 330
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 09:01 AM
|
#3
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
Posts: 10,530
|
Hi and welcome to the forum.
I don't have input on the specific tire you ask about, but I'm sure some of our experts will chime in soon.
We're glad you found us.
Rick
__________________
Rick, Nancy, Peanut & Lola our Westie Dogs & Bailey the Sheltie.
2007 Itasca Ellipse 40FD
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 09:24 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
Posts: 16,706
|
DOT code 1400 tells me week 14 of 2000. They will be 14 years old soon!
If you have had good service out of GY tires for that long, I would do it again.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 09:33 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 124
|
I would change the tires. 14 years is going to be all you think about when you drive. My tires were 7 years old. I bought Chinese tires and had a hell if a time balancing them. Had vibrations. Several rotations, and 2 tires shaved I finally got it running decent. Not as smooth as factory tires, but not bad enough to notice. I got double coins. If it weren't for the price difference, I'd say stay away from Chinese, but they are all Chinese now.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 09:36 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: St. Joseph, MI.
Posts: 393
|
I'm running the Roadmaster RM170 LR G 14 ply on our motorhome and have had no issues.
__________________
2011 Four Winds 25C Motorhome
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 10:05 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: S.W., Michigan
Posts: 686
|
Double Coin
I ran this brand on our 1988 Winnebago Superchief. I didn't want to spend an arm and leg due to only using the RV within our state (no long hauls). They performed well and got us by just fine. I believe I spent $1000 installed for 4 rear tires. I would not have ventured out on a long haul with them however due to them not being a name brand tire. Just my 2 cents worth.
__________________
2003 Winnebago WFG33V Adventurer - 8.1 Gas, Workhorse Chassis - Medium Titanium Metalic
"For GOD'S sake, be human"
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 12:12 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,708
|
Hercules H 90, so far so good
__________________
Newmar Ventana 3933 | Miata close behind
1,060 Watts of Solar | 8 T-105 RE Batteries | Outback controls
HR 38 Endeavor
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 12:50 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Annapolis,MD
Posts: 1,458
|
Goodyears and Michelins are not made in China. Goodyears have a
UV inhibitor in the rubber and are not as affected by sunlight deterioration.
Michelins do not have the UV inhibitors. They are both good quality tires
made by reputable companies with warranties. I'm staying with my Goodyears,
I am not going to put my life on the line with cheap tires made
in China or other low quality Asian companies.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 01:13 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 124
|
Not all the tires made by name brand companies are made in the USA. Even though you didn't say that. There are other places they are made, all over the world. Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan, although I would not think twice of running anything made in Japan. Although I would love to run made in the USA everything, my pocketbook does not aloe me to be so picky. I use "Chinese" as a generic term, as in not US made. You can call each manufacturer and ask where a specific model tire is made. You will be surprised.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 03:05 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 510
|
I put Sampson tires on my RV and have not had a problem yet. I don't have a ton of miles yet but the last 3.5 hour trip they did fine. I did 55-65 mph for over 2.5 hours and no issues. I would love a USA brand but they were not within my budget.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 03:05 PM
|
#12
|
Junior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: benson az
Posts: 21
|
I have run roadmaster 170 on a georgie boy for 4 years very good tire engineared by cooper tire. side walls are stifer than goodyear and much cheeper.
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 03:27 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
Posts: 3,163
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by macadnphyl
Goodyears and Michelins are not made in China. Goodyears have a
UV inhibitor in the rubber and are not as affected by sunlight deterioration.
Michelins do not have the UV inhibitors. They are both good quality tires
made by reputable companies with warranties. I'm staying with my Goodyears,
I am not going to put my life on the line with cheap tires made
in China or other low quality Asian companies.
|
X-2,
__________________
Clay & Pebble
2012 Providence 42 M. Spartan Chassis, 450 ISL
Ford Edge toad, RM All Terrane, TST TPMS, SMI Air Force One, RVM95....
|
|
|
12-26-2013, 03:40 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phx, Arid~zona
Posts: 11,106
|
I put Toyo's on mine. They ride smooth and are quiet.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|