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08-17-2017, 02:44 PM
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Michelin XRV and XZE on same axle
I bought my 2014 Allegro Open Road 34 TGA "slightly used" almost three years ago. It is on a Ford F53 24K chassis and uses 255R8022.5 tires. Even though I check my tire pressures and wear patterns on a regular basis, I have just discovered something odd. My driver side steer tire is a Michelin XZE and the passenger side steer tire is an XRV, as are all four rear tires. Apparently the prior owner replaced the left front tire with an XZE.
I have driven 10's of thousands of miles with this setup and never noticed any kind of steering or handling problem. In fact, I have been very pleased with the handling of this motorhome. Wear patterns are normal for the number of miles, although the XRV is showing a bit more outside edge wear ... but it probably has more miles on it.
The tires are the same size and load rating. They both use the same inflation chart. Any safety reason not to just let things be until the tires age out?
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Gary Orwig
2014 Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34TGA
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08-17-2017, 02:50 PM
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As long as all have a load rating to handle the weight of your coach drive on. I'm not a big fan of the XRV, I had 2 side walls zipper on me 1 steer, 1 drive. I do like the XZE's.
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08-17-2017, 02:54 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
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You haven't noticed any problems in tens of thousands of miles, chances are "you are good to go."
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Jeanie, Ed & Otis the GSD
Cape Cod, MA
2017 Entegra Aspire RBQ & Silverado Crew or GC
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08-17-2017, 05:24 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jim27358
As long as all have a load rating to handle the weight of your coach drive on. I'm not a big fan of the XRV, I had 2 side walls zipper on me 1 steer, 1 drive. I do like the XZE's.
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...and the same size.
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DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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08-17-2017, 05:35 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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There's something to be said for "leave well enough alone".
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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08-17-2017, 06:20 PM
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Yup, I would probably leave well enough alone if wear is ok and no handling issues.
If wanted, you could swap around so the odd tire was on the rear and a matched pair on the front steer.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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08-17-2017, 06:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat320
...and the same size.
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He had said they were the same size.
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08-17-2017, 08:20 PM
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My first vote is, if it ante broke don't fix it. However, if your concerned contact the MFG and throw the question to them, they may know something we don't.
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2001 Itasca Horizon Cat 3126B 330hp, 2018 Jeep GC Limited, EPS harness or 24' Enclosed Car Hauler
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08-17-2017, 08:23 PM
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Well, the tire companies say that's a No No, but, in your case I guess I wouldn't worry about it.
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08-17-2017, 08:37 PM
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Nor'easters Club
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Like was said, check the load ratings and equally important, check the height of the two tires. They should be very close in height. Just because they're the same size doesn't mean the height is the same....
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08-19-2017, 02:32 PM
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My 2003 Allegro Bay has 235 80 22.5 tires and W0002403 wheels. I state this because of a very recent problem with the wheel. The wheel is no longer made. I was lucky to find a used one. The tires are Michelin and they are the only manufacturer that makes this size. I am looking to replace 3 rear tires and was wondering if other sizes can be installed and not Michelins. I find it very disappointing the wheel is no longer made and the tire sie is exclusive to Michelin.
Herb
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08-19-2017, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
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Go up one size and get rid of the Michelins.
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08-20-2017, 12:04 PM
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Location: West Palm Beach, FL. USA
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Tire companies say not to mix tire types and that's a good general rule, but a difference in tire model (XRV vs XZE) doesn't necessarily mean there is much actual difference in tread pattern, sidewall, etc. In this case, I see no reason to worry - both those tire models are designed for essentially the same usage characteristics. It's not like you are mixing a mud & snow tire with a racing slick on the same axle.
As others have said, if its driving well and wearing smoothly, Stop overthinking the situation and just go camping!
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Gary Brinck
Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
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