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I brought our new to us 2000 Fleetwood Flair home Yesterday and Now am looking for tires-225/70R19.5-I had been running Goodyear but I understand there are others that are suitable for a little less money-are these overseas tires worth looking at or should I bite the bullet and stay with Goodyear--Rich
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bsinmich
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I had Kelly back when I had that size tire and they were very good.
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rk911
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my belief has been 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'. we've run Goodyear tires on our motorhomes and all of our vehicles for as long as i can remember. there have been no problems or issues. for us it ain't "broke". are you unsatisfied with your GY tires?
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gbopp
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I had Michelin tires on our 96 Southwind. I replaced them with Hankook.
They're good tires. I'll buy Hankook again.
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bugs53
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I switched this year from my Good Years to a Cooper Roadmaster tire.
I am very happy so far. Most all of the tires today for motorhomes are made out side the USA. Your Good Years are not made here either.
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rgatijnet1
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Lots of people like to claim that Goodyear, and other brand tires, are not made in the USA anymore. Apparently this is so that they feel better about buying tires made in Korea, or China. Here is a link to the tire manufacturing location codes. Tire Plant codes
I've NEVER seen any Goodyear RV tires that were not made in the USA.
Go to your tire dealer and look at the codes, it is on every tire.
I'm not saying that foreign tires are better or worse, but i do not know of any manufacturer, other than Michelin or Goodyear, that make tires specifically designed for motor homes. The others make truck tires that may be the same size and may work just fine. Let your wallet and your family's safety be your guide.
Remember that almost ANY new tires, even of the exact same brand, will always ride smoother than the old tires for the simple reason that new rubber is more pliable and has a deeper tread than your old hardened tires.
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bugs53
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I've NEVER seen any Goodyear RV tires that were not made in the USA.
Ron I am sorry to burst your Made in America Bubble, but I have two sets of Good Years on current vehicles I own, all made outside the USA.
Send me your e-mail in a P.M. and I will gladly forward you pictures.
I for one, am not interested in Validation for decisions on the changes and upgrades I make to my coach. I do my home work, and I write the check. Anyone one on the forum ,who would like to write the check is free to buy my tires. They may choose any brand they favor.
I love your post, love your cars and you and I have a great deal in common, but because "YOU NEVER", does't mean it ain't so.
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1995brave
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Kelly-Springfield ArmorSteel tires been on for 10 years and just getting sidewall cracks. Tires never covered sitting in the hot Texas sun.
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enblethen
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We run and like our Toyos.
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The Texan
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rgatijnet1 wrote:Lots of people like to claim that Goodyear, and other brand tires, are not made in the USA anymore. Sorry Ron, but the last set of Goodyear tires I looked at, had "Made in China" in very bold print on the sidewall. The tire dealer himself said about 50% of the Goodyear tires he gets in, are NOT made in the USA.
I am running Hankook tires on both the RV and truck. Very satisfied with them and will replace them with Hankooks.
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