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

[Joe Hogan]

Thinking about tire brand between TOYO and Michelin, I guess it comes down to intended use and personal preference. If your rig is stored in the sun and you put lower miles on it, especially using unimproved roads, Boondocking, I might consider TOYO. The TOYO tires seem to be designed for a tougher environment.
If you are using the interstate mostly, store inside and put on the miles, I expect the choice would be Michelin.

 

[AbdRahim]

Two Toyos and four Michelins please or is that 4 Toyos and two Michelins? I need Toychelins.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Thinking about tire brand between TOYO and Michelin, I guess it comes down to intended use and personal preference. If your rig is stored in the sun and you put lower miles on it, especially using unimproved roads, Boondocking, I might consider TOYO. The TOYO tires seem to be designed for a tougher environment.
If you are using the interstate mostly, store inside and put on the miles, I expect the choice would be Michelin.

Was just getting ready to go there. False economy also needs to be addressed. In case you haven't put it together yet! A set of Michelins equate to everything I have spent on my fifth including what I paid for it. That means I have more cents than dollars.

I look at recall notices, expected tread life, how well UV PROTECTED the product is. I will spend more, IF!!! The life makes no discernable difference in overall costs.

Recall, and dot records set me at ease while going down the road!

I put Michelins on my trucks, but may consider Toyos for my 4x4 in the future.

 

[Neal]

@Richpatty I believe you got Toyo's installed? Can you give me your first impressions? Notice any difference compared to prior Michelin's? Recommend or not? I'm about to go for a tire change and need all the feedback you can offer on the Toyo's if any.

 

[Joe Hogan]

After reading a fair number of reviews regarding Toyo vs Michelin, they all have a similar take away.

Here is a good Summary that seems common among the reveiws.


Quote from this url: Toyo vs Michelin Tires | Tire Hungry

Differences Between Toyo and Michelin​

The main differences between Michelin and Toyo are price, quality, and selection. When it comes to pure price, Toyo wins hands down. They are far cheaper than Michelin, however, when it comes to tires, cheaper isn’t always best.

As far as quality goes, Michelin is simply going to be better as they have an abundance of resources for research and development. Selection is kind of a draw, Michelin has more overall tires to pick from, however, Toyo has a good amount of sports tires compared to Michelin, and Toyo has far more off-road tires compared to Michelin.

Advantages of Toyo

• Well priced for decent quality
• Large selection of off-road tires
• Large selection of sports tires

Advantages of Michelin​

• Good variety of tire types
• Innovative fuel efficiency technology
• Extensive testing for consumer models
• Some of the longest treadwear warranties in the industry

Which Brand to Choose​

Ultimately the choice will come down to your situation, both financially and what you are looking for. If you want some rubber to burn or, go off-road into the desert without breaking the bank, then Toyo is going to be a good choice.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

@Richpatty I believe you got Toyo's installed? Can you give me your first impressions? Notice any difference compared to prior Michelin's? Recommend or not? I'm about to go for a tire change and need all the feedback you can offer on the Toyo's if any.

I installed Toyo tires in June and we just returned from our 6,000 miles summer trip. I can honestly say, I couldn't tell any difference in ride, handling, or noise.

 

[Neal]

I'm going in Monday for Toyo's and just checking for any final NO-GO's. Thank you.

 

[Richpatty]

Hi Neal, we now have our first trip with our Toyos (Charlotte to Franklin, NC to Atlanta to Charlotte) and really dont think there was a difference. They seem to ride and handle the same. If there is a difference, I am not sophisticated enough to notice. And I did not notice any difference in mileage…in fact I got about 9mpg on the very flat drive between Atlanta and Charlotte.

If there is one minor difference, it is that the Toyos smell odd when new…. Some folks describe it as a manure smell…. But it is fading and should be gone in a few months. It did not prevent us from sitting outside our rig and it didn’t bother DW (which is critical) so I do see this as a minor issue.

Overall, I do not have any reason to not buy Toyos again, especially since the savings helped me pay for my Rettrobands, which are also now installed.

Hope this helps.
Rich

 

[Ftharrisiii]

I replaced the Michelins (315/80 R22.5) on my 2016 Dutch Star with Toyo M144 tires 2 years ago and have been very happy with them. I also installed Centramatics when I replaced the tires. I have 12,000 miles on them and cannot tell any difference in performance. I would go with Toyos again. Final comment. My Toyo tires did not smell when they were new.

 

[Neal]

Interesting, I thought the M144, which I'm getting, replaced the 305/70R22.5. Is that the right tire for a former 315 size?

 

[jaydee325]

I find the article linked above to be just opinion based and biased toward Michelin.

Toyo tire is a world wide company with its headquarters in Japan. They also have Nitto tire. Their US headquarters is in California and a manufacturing plant in Georgia. I have not been able to verify where the RV/Truck tires are manufactured though.

I'm going to be replacing the tires on my 2018 Ventana next year as mine are aging out. Toyo is definitely on my short list.

Neal, hope you do go for Toyos since we have the same motorhome and I'd like to hear your real world experience.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I have M144's also. M144 is model like XRV is a Michelin model.

 

[jaydee325]

Interesting, I thought the M144, which I'm getting, replaced the 305/70R22.5. Is that the right tire for a former 315 size?

The M144 is a regional all position tire that comes in 295/80R22.5, 305/70R22.5, and 315/80R22.5 sizes.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Check tire measurements to be sure

M144 - Toyo - Commercial Tires

www.tiresdirect.net

 

[Rich W.]

Two very different animals size wise. This is a very handy site: Tire Size Calculator

But the M144 comes in both sizes

M144 High Mileage Regional to Urban Commercial Tire

The M144 is an all-position commercial tire designed to deliver high mileage in regional and urban bus applications as well as other heavy hauling. Learn more.

www.toyotires.com

 

[Joe Hogan]

Also, note recommended rim width of each tire. Only 9"sized rims are the overlap between 305 and 315 tires.

 

[Ftharrisiii]

The Toyo M144 tire comes in three sizes.
295/80R22.5, 305/70R22.5, and 315/80R22.5

I also attached a tire inflation chart.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Neal, I'm going to talk to ya like a father! You started this thread on August 18th, quit overthinking your decision on going with Toyo's, they will be fine.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Neal, I'm going to talk to ya like a father! You started this thread Aug19th, quit overthinking your decision on going with Toyo's.

 

[Neal]

I thought I posted above, my coach goes in Monday for Toyo's daaaaaaaaaaad...geeeeeeeez...can I get an iPhone now??????