parkmanaa
Houston, Tx.
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Stay with the Michelin brand. You won't be sorry, and that 'checkering' won't hurt the tires one bit. IMHO
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ernestfortier
Palmdale, Calif.
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Gale Hawkins wrote:ernestfortier wrote:I went with Toyo's. they had a heavier weight rating and they also have a steel belt that goes from rim to rim.
I like the steel cage design for side wall blowout protection. Does the ride seem more harsh compared to the last set of tires?
The ride is more harsh because I went from "F" to "H" rated tires. I now have 85psi in the tires and they are rated to 120psi.
Ernie Fortier
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AdequateRV
Northern Illinois
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SKIPPERS_1 wrote:BrickBrain wrote:I recently had Firestone FS560 Plus installed. They have a heavier rating than the Michlens I had and at a lower price. So far I see no reason not to get them.
I agree !!!
One more vote for the Firestones. Nice and quiet.
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chuckster11
Idaho
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I bought a set of Sumitomo 19.5s two years ago, have about 12,000 miles on them and have had no problem with them at all. I don't know about the traction--if I need that, I don't go there. The handling and ride of my motorhome improved with the Sumis over the Kelly-Springfields that were on it before the change.
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edeslaur
San Diego, CA
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I want to thank everyone for a very constructive, informative thread!
Sumi's are much closer to in the budget. Under $1500 for 6 installed for as-quoted (I'll beg and see what I can do to lower that).
I've called 9 places to get various prices, I'll keep checking because I'm cheap! The RV tires are about not too much more than the rear tire on my motorcycle, which is actually kind of eye-opening...
Coscto does Michelins, they tied for the cheapest Michelin with a local shop, but you have to check to see if your local one can install them. Mine says yes (until I show up, I'm sure).
I'm thinking the Sumitomo's are going to find their way onto my coach soon.
Eric D
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Jarlaxle
New England
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Bandags in the rear--in front, I'd look into Hankook, Kumho, Kelley-Springfield, and Cooper as well as Sumitomo.
John
1984 Ford B-700 school bus conversion, Thomas body
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Semi retired New guy
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I just put over 3000 miles on a new set of Toyo tires. The ride was good and no problems with the tires at all. I would look at them again when it comes time to replace.
Mike
2000 National Sea Breeze
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FuzzyKnight
Santee, Ca
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Eric
Check with Mike at Evens tire on magnolia in El Cajon.
As many many people have stated if the rule of thumb is to buy new every 5 years why spend 400 per tire when you can spend 220 per tire with the same or better rating just for the name. We went with some brand that they recomended at Evens tire. And he said the same thing "why spend 400 if you can spend 220"
Fuzzy and Mary
2002 Allegro 31DA
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1963 1/2 Falcon Ranchero Original factory V8 4 spd
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