How bad is this tire

[flarider]

I ran over a curb and damage my front tire. I am wondering how badly damaged it is, the gouge goes about 1/3 away around. I want to replace it with another Michelin but I am have difficulty time finding one. The tire is a Michelin XZA 365/70R22.5

 

[scottramer]

Don't drive on it other than slow speeds to get it to a tire shop. That is my professional opinion.

 

[DKRITTER]

No bueno por dodo

 

[flarider]

After speaking with Michelin they said it would have to be removed and inspected. Which is what I expected them to say. The tire shop is looking for a tire. I called 3 shops within 50 miles and they are looking for the tire.

 

[Neal]

Can FMCA source one?

 

[flarider]

I have gone to a couple tire shops that work with FMCA and they don't have any but, they are looking

 

[flarider]

It looks like Michelin is the only one that make that size (365/70R22.5) tire. So anyone that needs to replace them, you better plan ahead or plan on change both fronts if you are on the side of the road.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Granted you are probably not in the Northeast but Pete's has 10 of them.

365/70R22.5 Michelin XZA Commercial Truck Tire (20 Ply)

www.petestirestore.com

 

[flarider]

Granted you are probably not in the Northeast but Pete's has 10 of them.

365/70R22.5 Michelin XZA Commercial Truck Tire (20 Ply)

www.petestirestore.com

Thanks, I emailed Newmar to see what they recommend for their coaches to replace Michelin. They must have some recommendations, if you get a flat on the side of the road you can't just sit there forever. I might have to change out both front tires to a different size and brand and like I told Michelin when I do I will not be going back to Michelin. Michelin also told me that they have 185 in their warehouse, the question is how does a tire shop get one? I have called a bunch and they are checking on getting one but I have not heard back yet. Good I am in the campground for a couple weeks.

 

[Joe Hogan]

I am sure you have already done this step but

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