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dmicad · 03-19-2016, 11:21 AM

I currently have Toyos on my 40 footer and due to age, they need to be replaced. I know about FMCA Michelin program, but when checking out the dealer I was told the date on the tires are from mid 2015. I know that can't be good and thinking I need to rethink going away from the Toyo dealer that has fresh tires and multiple locations to help if I have a problem.
We know the price is much higher, but are Michelin's that much better considering the dates on the tires, the lack of service centers, and the price differential?

Tha_Rooster · 03-19-2016, 12:02 PM

They way I understand dates tire manufacturers don't make them but a few times a year so it would be had to get a perfect date tire. I had goodyears put on today with a date in sept. 2015 and that the best warehouse had.

vsheetz · 03-19-2016, 12:36 PM

Six months or so would be my max target age date for a new set of tires.

mel s · 03-19-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmicad

I currently have Toyos on my 40 footer and due to age, they need to be replaced. I know about FMCA Michelin program, but when checking out the dealer I was told the date on the tires are from mid 2015. I know that can't be good and thinking I need to rethink going away from the Toyo dealer that has fresh tires and multiple locations to help if I have a problem.
We know the price is much higher, but are Michelin's that much better considering the dates on the tires, the lack of service centers, and the price differential?

dmicad
Before you make a "tire brand decision" I suggest you Google "Michelin sidewall cracks".
Mel
'96 Safari

Ranger Smith · 03-19-2016, 12:59 PM

I had Michelins put on yesterday and they had a date code of 0316

Happy Prospector · 03-19-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mel s

dmicad
Before you make a "tire brand decision" I suggest you Google "Michelin sidewall cracks".
Mel
'96 Safari

Thank goodness the Michelin XPS Ribs weren't on the recalled list. No problems with my Michelins on the trailer.

chuck49 · 03-20-2016, 06:02 AM

Just had new Toyo tires put on our coach. I paid $512 per tire out the door for 295/R80, 22.5. That included mount, balance, tax, old tire disposal fee, etc. turn key. Too much savings to pass up. Very happy with reviews, ride, etc.

Tha_Rooster · 03-20-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck49

Just had new Toyo tires put on our coach. I paid $512 per tire out the door for 295/R80, 22.5. That included mount, balance, tax, old tire disposal fee, etc. turn key. Too much savings to pass up. Very happy with reviews, ride, etc.

Good deal I paid $670.00 with new valve stems and beads for g670 same size.

Cat320 · 03-20-2016, 08:08 AM

Go with the best deal. As noted, they will age out before the tread is gone.

pcurt23 · 03-20-2016, 08:20 AM

My Michelin's are 3 years old without cracks.

Triker56 · 03-20-2016, 08:32 AM

275/70/22.5 G670's last September $524.30 per tire out the door. That included mount, balance(Equal), tax, old tire disposal fee, etc.

Had 10 years 4 months on replaced G670's. Cost averaged $304.43 a year
10 years 4 months NO Cracks.

Smitty77 · 03-20-2016, 08:39 AM

When checking on prices, also check the FMCA program on the BF Goodrich ST230 tire. Made by Michelin, so the program provides a good savings on these too.

Toyo's have a good rep. Check the tire being considered for speed ratings, as some Toyo's have a limited speed rating. (Many do not, just a caution to ask/check.)

Best,
Smitty

spsm · 03-20-2016, 08:59 AM

The only way I got Michelin's (295-80-22.5) again, was because the old ones gave me 100,000 miles, 10 years and no cracks. Check your date like Ranger Smith & mel s did, Toyo's are probably good tires, like continental, good years, and most of the rest. The secret to a lasting tire is maintenance. Air, weather, cleanliness, balance, etc. and your driving habits. You can't afford to be a qawker when driving, our roads aren't that clean and sorry to say, the trash we see on the road sides tells us we aren't either. And that's my 2 cts.

Tha_Rooster · 03-20-2016, 09:10 AM

I see 2 post talking about they had there tires 10 years, well so did I g670's no cracks looked good boom $7,000 worth of damage 3 months in the shop and not right yet but that's another story never again rolling the dice.