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CFXCH · 05-15-2020, 10:03 AM

I just went from Michelin XZA-2, 295/80 R225 to Toyo M144A, 295/80 R225 at 5/6 the cost of Michelin tires. I bought them in Blackfalds, Alberta at OK Tire with no provincial sales tax.

AKIQPilot · 05-15-2020, 10:26 AM

We too ditched the Michelin XRV’s and replaced them with Toyo M154’s. Love the Toyo’s and ours never smelled at all.

So happy to get rid of the XRV’s.

Coloradodude · 05-15-2020, 11:07 AM

I love both Michelin and Toyo tires. I run Michelin on my Lexus but Toyo on my MH. I just replaced Toyo tires after 10 years on my MH. No cracks on them. I do store my MH inside in the winter and keep tires covered in the summer.

My MH is 12'3" tall and to get it inside my 12' garage I have to deflate the TOYO tires to 20lbs and drive it in. I then reinflate for the winter, repeat to get MH out. A big text for the tire. Sideways looked brand new when I just replaced. I do run them near 105 LBs

Really impressed with TOYO.

Tireman9 · 05-15-2020, 02:43 PM

When considering a change of brand or tire line (model)

FIRST you need to confirm the new tires have equal or higher load capacity. This is on the actual tire and in the tire company data book.

Second confirm the Minimum Dual spacing is enough on the new tires to ensure no "kissing" of the sidewalls in the dual position.

Other dimension checks come 3rd.

Roger6730 · 05-17-2020, 07:02 PM

After a lot of research, I replaced the 235/80r 22.5 Michelin’s with RT600 9R22.5 Double Coins. The ride is the same and the load rating is larger. The local dealer was pushing Bridgestone but agreed these are just as good. And the dot code was The same on all 6 and within 3 months of when I bought them. Price was right. They are a year old , no regrets.

Outbound · 05-17-2020, 08:19 PM

Have been running Toyo's on my last 2 motorhomes, no issues to date.

edge68474 · 05-17-2020, 08:29 PM

My Toyo's don't stink.

CWO USN · 10-03-2020, 06:42 AM

Replaced my seven year old rear dualies with Toyo M154. Rides good with no complaints. Thank you to everyone that contributed to my thread/research.

TeJay · 10-03-2020, 08:08 AM

It's all about choices. Nobody has said that Michelins aren't a good tire. We also understand some times a price includes the tires being a well accepted and liked tire so it's more expensive than perhaps it should be. We pay more for the name maybe!! Most of us realize that concerning other items we buy.

The TOYO's ride smoother than the GY right from the trip home. The smell issue? I was alerted to the smell issue and didn't smell anything strange or foul at all and the tires were fairly new. They brought out all 6 tires on a cart. I got up close sniffed and they didn't smell except like tire rubber.

And life goes on!!!!

Chrome · 10-03-2020, 09:06 AM

I have Toyo tires on my 40ft DP. I am always concerned with weight loads and tire pressure and set the tire pressure to what the manual suggested plus added a couple pounds for safety.
Then while on a trip I drove over the scales and got a true weight. We all under estimates the weight we carry in our coaches and don't realise how heavy they are. My front axle is almost at capacity, so I pressure up to the maximum for the weight rating. I'm at 110 fronts and 100 rear.
The highest percent of tires failing is due to insufficient pressure for the load carried. They do ride nice at a lower pressure, but very a dangerous situation.
Everyone needs to weigh each axle and sometimes each corner to get the exact weights. This should be done with a full tank of fuel and water to ensure correct weight readings.
Drive safe.