So, is there more differences between how tires get treated and how long they last than differences between brands and how long they last?
I get to replace the drive and tag axle tires. Is what brand not as important as proper air pressure, rotating etc? Not so interested in 'the best' brand as much as are there some brands you just needs to avoid?
Also, anyone running a lug pattern on drives? Just don't see a reason to, plus it would you more positions to rotate to.
thanks
marc
Marc unless you put way more than average mileage you'll probably do like most of us and not rotate. Tires usually age out long before they wear out. Last year we put about 8000 miles on the coach.
And unless you plan to spend time off-road or snow, there's no reason to put lug patterns.
I highly doubt I'd ever wear new tires out.
With that in mind I'm not sure I can justify the pricing between a new upper end >$600 tire vs and <$400 tire. However, should one come apart ( granted any of them can ) the repair bill would make the cost diff in the tires nominal.
marc
I think you'll find buying through the Michelin Advantage Program will make them very competitive on price.
The Advantage Program is something we'll be looking @
Marc
You can get the Michelin discount program as well as a fleet discount Napa card at Prevostcommunity.com You do not need to have a Prevost and it's a free site as well.
Marc, We have lugs on drive & tag axles. Put them on because of cost differential. We will probably go with michelin or bridgestone rib tread steer/all position next time around.
Newell has historically had excellent service from Bridgestone and Goodyear tires in the 11R24.5 size. Get the H rated Bridgestone or Goodyear and you should be good to go. This recommendation ONLY applies to the 11R24.5. Newell ONLY recommends Michelin for the 315/80R22.5 tires.
I think you will find that motorhome tires are specially formulated to resist damage from the sun whereas truck tires are not. I will never ever run with a Yoyo tire based on previous blow outs. If you have ever had a steer tire blow out, you will have concluded that you want the best tire you can buy, irrespective of the price. For me that will be a Michelin.
Chester, I didn't think 11R-24.5 is a motorhome tire. I understood it to be a truck tire. Correct me if I'm wrong. My drive tires are 24.5 and are Michelin and are 2011, but needed tags. I put B.F. Goodrich 11R-24.5 on the tag as was about $100.0 less then Michelin. I did put front tires,22.5 with Michelin Advantage. Herman Power Tire Co. in Nacogdoches told me that B.F.Goodrich were American made and was made by Michelin and when I need drive tires I plan to put on B.F.Goodrich. I will never wear them out before 5 or 6 years anyway.