Resolved I think the time has come - 8 new tires for me

[Wemustrv]

How many MILES do you have on your tires? (Class A's only please). While my tires are 6 years post in-service date, the treads are looking a little low and it's probably time for many reasons to go with all 8 and bite the bullet. I know some don't understand my logic of what's more at risk, and old tire or a new unknown with a manufacturing defect, but that's where I am, on the fence. I realize this is going to run 8-9K for the 8 tires and I'll likely go with Michelin XRV's or higher depending on availability but that's the cost of this lifestyle. Probably do this on the start of my Winter trip so around January so I'll be at 6.5 years in service on these tires.

I replaced my coach Encore 40TS tires at 6 years old. As is usually the case my tires were worn old not worn out. I had Michelins however I went with Cooper tires this time and I love them. I purchase through RVtires.com. The price was great and the service was very good. RVtires uses local installers. Pomp Tire services came to my location and mounted the new and took away the old.

 

[Headhunter]

I know you know, reminder to get the newest manufacturer date of tire as possible. I think Michelin is the only manufacturer of your size tire. Its just me but I use Michelin tires on my RV and Ford F150. Goodyear on my Jeep Sahara.

HH

 

[Joe Hogan]

We have used Michelin for many years on all our vehicles. To date we have never had a problem with the tires. We have had flats but that is due to people dropping screws, construction items and other debri on the roads (it must be a FL thing).

 

[Dan_Frisbie]

I put 6 new Goodyears on our rig after 5 years.

 

[AbdRahim]

to keep this thread on track you can discuss in his thread:

Yet another tire blowout

Yup, not a good day 1 of most recent trip. Currently sitting in Albuquerque NM with RV at a Freightliner shop for the foreseeable future. Driver side steer wheel shredded and took out the electrical bay. No power steering, no dash, no slide controls, no levelers, cant start engine. Wound up...

rvforums.com

Sorry. Saw his thread afterwards.

 

[Neal]

Sorry. Saw his thread afterwards.

Klingon pardoned

 

[Tnedator]

Earlier this year I had my steer tires replaced, when I had rettrobands installed. I wound up using rvtires.com and they shipped them to NIRVC. Normally, part of the purchase from them is shipping to a commercial dealer near you for installation. Long story, not worth going into, but I actually bought them about 11 months before I had them installed, so it was actually may of last year, and I was still struggling to find a source in stock at that time. The XRVs 305/70R22.5 were $935 each delivered (not including tax), which was based on a pickup service. If they were arranging the install, there was a mount/balance fee, which I don't recall.

I plan to replace the rears/tags this fall/winter or next spring. Hoping one of the local commercial dealers will do it, even though I don't think either of them are Michelin dealers, so possibly they will install if I use RVTires.com again.

 

[Ventana]

I replaced my coach Encore 40TS tires at 6 years old. As is usually the case my tires were worn old not worn out. I had Michelins however I went with Cooper tires this time and I love them. I purchase through RVtires.com. The price was great and the service was very good. RVtires uses local installers. Pomp Tire services came to my location and mounted the new and took away the old.

I just purchased Cooper from MHT as well. Had Cooper's on my car and really liked them. Prices on MHT are negotiable. They came down $500 when I asked.

 

[Neal]

Centramatics just ordered. Same price as on Amazon but if you order from a Centramatics dealer they have the warranty, Amazon does not. I'll include the info below who I ordered from which is the one that typically handles email inquiries I believe otherwise you need to buy from a T/A or supporting dealer. For my 305's on my Newmar Ventana the following part numbers are needed:

700-720 for the steer, 1 set 800-820 for the tag & 1 set 600-640 for the drive

Brad Brown
Parts Manager
Florida Shores Truck Center
Office 386-428-0841
Fax 386-428-0338
Cell 386-576-6016

[email protected]
www.flashores.com

I'm happy to report after selling my house and dog to get tires, RettroBands, Centramatics and a new iPhone @sheridany has been so kind to open up a basement with mattress for me. He says it's air conditioned (when doors are open).

 

[Richpatty]

Cool. My steer and drive tires were replaced yesterday and the centramatics were also added on. The tag axel will not be done until I got to NIRVC Atlanta in the coming weeks. A quick test drive went well today and everything seems to ride fine.

One note: Double check the size on the tag centramatic. As I have the same sizes for the steer and drive as you, but needed an 800-820 for the tag. They told me it was because we have a larger brake drum…. I called centramatic just now to confirm.

Rich