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MVP · 12-08-2017, 11:55 AM

We’re taking delivery of our new 45’ coach in January.

Does anyone know about the Tyron product?

The front tires are 365’s

Thanks in advance!!!!

Steve Ownby · 12-08-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MVP

We’re taking delivery of our new 45’ coach in January.

Does anyone know about the Tyron product?

The front tires are 365’s

Thanks in advance!!!!

The Tyron bands have been around for several years. Their function is to keep the tire carcass on the wheel in the event of a blowout in order to help maintain control. There doesn’t appear to be much in the way of motorhome experience in actual blowout situations. They were developed in Britain and are mega expensive in the states. Your 365 size requires 2 bands per wheel. I’m guessing that the 4 bands you would need will cost a total of about $4000. Many tire service people will not service tires with the bands installed as they require special tools and handling.

The bands have one US distributor whose customer service is horrible and their only rep has no customer skills whatsoever. I made the decision to always have a TPMS installed and watch inflation pressure closely. I can shorten my steer axle tire service life and keep fresher tires on the front.

Hgrace56 · 12-08-2017, 04:23 PM

Looked into them
They're big with Fire Departments and have saturated that market as a fireman is said to have created them.
I've only heard of problems arising because nearly no tire dealers know how to deal with tbem an mobile services generally refuse to. So when you do need help you may not find it.

ThePowells · 12-08-2017, 06:47 PM

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SWag · 12-08-2017, 07:02 PM

I have a friend who had them installed when he took delivery of his Winnebago Tour back in 2011, the dealership installed them for a cost of $1,200.

He had his first steer tire blowout last year at highway speed. No problems maintaining control of his coach, he easily steered it on to the shoulder, tire stayed on the rim, absolutely no damage to his coach and he was back on the road the next day after getting assistance from Coach Net.

I will agree with the distributor comments, I tried to reach them several times by phone and email and could never get a call back. I did learn recently that NIRVC in Lewisville can install them, they charge $1,800 for a pair.