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harrierncd · 03-24-2025, 05:08 PM

We are trying to find a pulloff/used tire to take as an unmounted spare on our trip to Alaska this summer and aren’t having any luck finding one. We called BestOne (where we got a different size for our 2019 trip with a different MH) and they said we’d be hard pressed to find one because they are not generally used by trucks, only MHs. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We are in Tennessee. We didn’t end up needing the one we took in 2019 but it gave us great peace of mind that we wouldn’t be stuck waiting for one to be located if we were somewhere remote. TIA

theroc · 03-24-2025, 09:46 PM

I don't deal with too much on ebay so I'm not that familiar with the way offerings appear but it looks as if there is a seller with 4 available:

305/70R22.5 ALL POSITION TIRES USED MICHELIN - ebay <--- click/tap

mfire1339 · 03-24-2025, 10:09 PM

Tread is already falling off tire.

Mike

theroc · 03-24-2025, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mfire1339

Tread is already falling off tire.

Mike

Tread falling off?? I don't see that. If you enlarge the photo of the tread, it does show some wear but does not appear to be damaged or "falling off." Click on THIS IMAGE to enlarge.

For a spare, my opinion is that would do.

(pic of used in the ebay ad vs new ...tread shows some wear but still in rather good shape)

harrierncd · 03-25-2025, 05:37 AM

Thanks. I only got as far as “local pickup” in CT and moved on. I now see he may be willing to ship.

Cincy Steve · 03-25-2025, 03:11 PM

Replaced our steers in December & was told that it is a common size on transit buses. Cincinnati Metro, here. You're near Chattanooga....?

harrierncd · 03-25-2025, 06:00 PM

Yep, about 20 minutes north of it. I will check with Chattanooga transit. Thanks.

theroc · 03-25-2025, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cincy Steve

Replaced our steers in December & was told that it is a common size on transit buses. Cincinnati Metro, here. You're near Chattanooga....?

Right, I never thought of that.

I worked for a big city transit agency. I do know they used retreads a lot but I'm not sure if that is still the case or not. Tires are one of the most costly expenses for transit bus maintenance so almost all agencies do a lot of research on how to get the most mileage and ways to reduce the cost of tires as much as possible.

The XRV however, is not a tire used on buses as it is specifically designed for motorhomes.

Plus, the 305/70R22.5 size is not an extremely common size for a transit bus. From my recollection, most transit buses traditionally used 305/85R22.5 or 315/80R/22.5.

However, I think I remember reading that the newer Gillig low-floor buses are now using 305/70R22.5

But again, even if a discarded 305/70R22.5 can be found that was used on a transit bus, it's obviously not going to be Michelin XRV but a different Michelin model that is designed for the type of use that transit buses are exposed to.

It could be a lot of work scrounging around finding a discarded transit bus tire in that size and if one is found, the tread will definitely be shot. But if just using as a temporary spare, it may or may not matter that much.

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Originally Posted by harrierncd

Thanks. I only got as far as “local pickup” in CT and moved on. I now see he may be willing to ship.

Yeah, see what he charges to ship. Maybe buy all 4 of them if his shipping charge makes sense to do that ...?? (LOL) --if you have somewhere to store them so you or somebody else who might be looking for a spare will have a few extra for future use. Post back to this thread when you make a decision.