Tire shopping ignorance

[Ivylog]

Originally Posted by Crasher

I'm not sure where you got your information, but it's wrong. My Toyo 295/80/22.5 M144's have a load capacity of 7830#, the same as the michelins they replaced. The ride is no different. The biggest difference is the $2500 I saved on eight tires.

X2^^^ 40 years ago, Michelin was about the only tire I used... not any more. Plenty of good choices today that do not crack and cost 60% less. 15 years ago the XRV was one of the sorriest tires made and Michelin would not stand behind it... haven’t bought a Michelin since.

[Ezdan]

Originally Posted by Mteerjim

After many years of health issues, I am feeling good and looking forward to getting my 2006 Dutchstar DP3815 out on the highways. Current Tires need replaced first. It came with 305/70 R22.5 Mechelins. I am being quoted about $850 each locally which seems way high. Can not find that size in another brand. Anyone switched to another brand and are please with them?

Go to motorhometires.com. They are great will come right to your house and do it all. Pay online nothing else, no tax. I went to Toyo's and saved $1000 bucks.

[merdon3538]

Originally Posted by e4services

Well that data is incorrect, The M144 has a load rating HIGHER than the Michelin. the 297/80 is a 16 ply tire with a 152 load rating, that is 7860 pounds, the Michelin has a rating of 149. Not sure where the heck you got a 5000 pound load from.
THey both have an "H" Load Range rating

Sorry about that. I looked it up and those number came up. I just rechecked and could not duplicate and confirmed your numbers. Not sure what happened.