Michelin vs. Toyo tires for RV's (and other brands)

[Neal]

Starting this thread as another thread was getting derailed.

So my plan is to stay with Michelin's as they are a well known proven brand. I personally am hesitant to go to an unknown. I'm at the point now where tires are at the top of my mind and know it's time to change them. Fronts look great, left rears are worn more than right rears but rears are definitely at wear markers, I believe.

If I sent to Toyo's with them being an unknown, to me, I would worry about them every day as I worry about my old tires now, wondering, will they last, etc.

I did a quick google on Michelin vs. Toyo Truck Tires and found some threads of interest but the biggest takeaway is you can't compare numbers when the market share is heavily out of balance (pun intended).

 

[Richpatty]

Yea. I heard Michelins are hard to source right now. But if you got them, they should be fresh!
I feel the same as you about going with something other than Michelins. But so many folks have been really happy with. Toyo’s that I figured I would give a look, I have a few months to decide.

 

[Rich W.]

Not to further confuse the issue, but these guys are also worth a look:

Commercial Tire Solutions

Continental pioneers technologies and services for connected and sustainable transportation of people and freight, including premium tires, retreads and fleet solutions for truck and bus.

www.continental-tires.com

Conti Coach HA3

The Conti Coach HA3: An intelligent, all-position long haul tire that combines grip, durability and above average load capacity for safe and efficient transportation.

www.continental-tires.com

 

[Neal]

Michelin's for the Ventana are not hard to source. There is a shop Gaffney recommends, they are cheaper than the FMCA tire program, call them, order, they take to Gaffney and FL Gaffney installs.

Call Snider Tires, ask for Toby: 704-874-0426

 

[Richpatty]

Michelin's for the Ventana are not hard to source. There is a shop Gaffney recommends, they are cheaper than the FMCA tire program, call them, order, they take to Gaffney and FL Gaffney installs.

Call Snider Tires, ask for Toby: 704-874-0426

Great to know! I will reach out to them.

 

[sheridany]

crowdfunding for @Neal new tires is up on gofundme. He’s threatening to go on a ramen noodle cup diet only and be a sign holder at intersections and rv parks asking for donations. Let’s spare ourselves the ‘embarrassment of affiliation. No amount is too small.

 

[Ddmo]

I put 8 Toyo’s on my 2014 Dutch Star back in 2020. I thought they were great tires. Just a little more road noise than the Michelin’s I had on before. During the 5+ years I had the Michelin’s I experienced a few problems that kept me from buying again. Firebird Tire In Phoenix installed the Toyo’s and did a great job for a very reasonable price. A lot cheaper than the Michelin’s.

 

[Neal]

Thanks @sheridany - I was afraid to share. Thanks for having my back. Elli is down to her last two cups

Good to know @Ddmo as it's fear of the unknown. Seems China owned company based now in CA? Still need to do more research and keep learning, personally.

Corrected by @Ddmo - Japanese company, not China.

 

[Ddmo]

From my research before I bought Toyo’s, I thought they were a Japanese company manufactured in CA.

 

[Neal]

From my research before I bought Toyo’s, I thought they were a Japanese company manufactured in CA.

You are correct, my bad.