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11-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 80
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I am the 2nd owner of my RV and the DOT date stamp on the tires is from '02. It is getting time for new tires. I currently have Michelin XRV's with no complaints(except the price of new ones). I work for the phone company and through our vehicle maintenance department, I can order new tires at a discount. The problem is, when they called to get a price today, they were told the XRV's were on backorder(was told that if they do come in they will be over $300). They could get me either Goodyear G670RV's or Firestone FS 560's for $288 installed. I average 2000 miles/year so I am not too concerned about the new tires giving me a ton of miles before they get too old. All 3 of these tires are rated F and are the same diameter.
One of my concerns is handeling. I love the way my existing set-up handels and am concerned that a different make/model of tire will change my set-up.
Does anybody have any experience with changing from Michelin's to either of these other brands and what is everybody's opinion of these tires ?
For the price, I have to consider it !!
Thanks
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11-10-2008, 06:24 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 80
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I am the 2nd owner of my RV and the DOT date stamp on the tires is from '02. It is getting time for new tires. I currently have Michelin XRV's with no complaints(except the price of new ones). I work for the phone company and through our vehicle maintenance department, I can order new tires at a discount. The problem is, when they called to get a price today, they were told the XRV's were on backorder(was told that if they do come in they will be over $300). They could get me either Goodyear G670RV's or Firestone FS 560's for $288 installed. I average 2000 miles/year so I am not too concerned about the new tires giving me a ton of miles before they get too old. All 3 of these tires are rated F and are the same diameter.
One of my concerns is handeling. I love the way my existing set-up handels and am concerned that a different make/model of tire will change my set-up.
Does anybody have any experience with changing from Michelin's to either of these other brands and what is everybody's opinion of these tires ?
For the price, I have to consider it !!
Thanks
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2003 Sightseer 30B riding on a P-32
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11-10-2008, 08:28 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: south NJ
Posts: 423
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I replaced my original Goodyears with the same G-670 because of age also, not milage. They are supposed to have a compound in the rubber that helps with the suns ozone rays damaging and cracking the tires. So far I think it has worked as I have not had any sidewall cracking on either set of tires. Go with the Goodyear's.
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2001 32-V Suncruiser,Ford V-10, 310 HP, 4 Koni FSD's, KVH Tracvision,trickle charge, awning travel lock, 1 dinning room slide; no roof leaks, 03malibu toad sometimes, Blackhawk all terrain towbar, Roadmaster brake Pro,1 wife,1 westy, life is good!
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11-11-2008, 04:02 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 2,169
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I replaced my XRV's with G670's and am very pleased.
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11-11-2008, 05:15 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Richardson, Tx
Posts: 76
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In 30+ years of RVing, I have had good luck with both the Goodyear and the Michelin tires. I have had nothing but poor performance from Firestone tires.
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2002 36GD Journey DL
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11-11-2008, 03:20 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 80
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For the price I am going to get them for and the little millage I put on my RV I figure I can't go wrong with the Goodyears. Just wondering if my handleing will change.
Keep your experiences coming.
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11-11-2008, 03:36 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: south NJ
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I kinda doubt that your handling will change if they are the same size tires no matter what brand. When I put on the Koni shocks, Now that did change the handling of my rig. For the better I might add. Highly recommended.
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2001 32-V Suncruiser,Ford V-10, 310 HP, 4 Koni FSD's, KVH Tracvision,trickle charge, awning travel lock, 1 dinning room slide; no roof leaks, 03malibu toad sometimes, Blackhawk all terrain towbar, Roadmaster brake Pro,1 wife,1 westy, life is good!
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11-11-2008, 05:52 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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I too have run both Michelin and Goodyear tires and have had good luck with both. I currently am runing on the G670's and have been pleased with the ride. I have never been a fan of Firestone--had poor luck with car tires. Good luck and happy travels.
John
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2013 Keystone Bullet 248RKS, 2013 Ram 1500
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11-11-2008, 06:59 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Beaufort SC/ Harmony PA
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Everyone has their opinions on tires. I'v blown 4 Michelin's and in the process I have found that Michelin has never made a bad tire. It's allways something the owner has done, or not done.
I went to the G670's and have had no problems, so far. Went up one size and it really made a difference in ride and handling.
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Semper Fi In God We Trust
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11-12-2008, 03:55 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Full Time, TX Home Base
Posts: 432
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On our motorhomes I had the best success with the Bridgestone commercial RIB tires.
On my truck and cars, I've never had a problem with a Michelin tire.
Ken
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11-12-2008, 05:55 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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rick, I'm with TXiceman on the Bridgestones, great tire, have them on current coach and used them on my first coach never a problem with them in our 13years of RV ownership.
Good luck with your choice, Jim
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2000 Residency 3790 v10 w/tags 5 Star tune & Banks system Suzuki XL7 toad
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11-12-2008, 08:42 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rick_od:
All 3 of these tires are rated F and are the same diameter.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE> I thought most mh run on "g" rated tires. Is "f" rated for a lighter weight ch?
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11-12-2008, 09:12 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Vancouver, USA (WA, that is) the first one!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Went up one size and it really made a difference in ride and handling. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Never thought about that - GREAT idea, which I will keep in mind for the appropriate time. I wonder if there are any downsides I should be aware of, if anyone knows?
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11-12-2008, 06:09 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, Florida
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I wonder if there are any downsides I should be aware of, if anyone knows? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
1. Make sure your rims will properly hold the larger size tire.
2. Make sure you have clearance in the wheel wells.
3. Make sure that there is enough spacing between the duals so that they do not rub as the tires flex.
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