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

[Texas Clodhopper]

How many did you install and what was the total bill?

I installed 6 and will do the tags next year. Actually, I'll move the steer tires to the tag and install the new ones in the steer position. I don't remember the exact cost and I don't have the receipt with me but it was almost $2000 less than Michelin and like you, I found a better Michelin price locally than the FMCA price. As I said earlier, I like they were only a few weeks old when installed.

 

[Boat Bum]

I too went with Toyo over original Michelins 22.5". I've been very satisfied after a couple thousand miles. I purchased in April, all tire codes were 0223. I can provide a recommendation on where purchased if you like.

Updated date code should've read 0223

@Neal

 

[Neal]

Sure, please share for myself and any others interested.

 

[Boat Bum]

This was shipped, mounted, balanced and stems; all in.

 

[Richpatty]

Coach-Net lists tire discounts as a benefit. Anyone priced tires with that discount? How did it compare to the FMCA discount?

Coachnet only prices Goodyear and Michelin. Here are the prices for Michelin for my tire size range…

 

[Boat Bum]

Motorhome Tires – 4,000 Commercial Installers

www.motorhometires.com

They guarantee fresh tires.

 

[Boat Bum]

They installed them in my parking lot.

 

[J&JD]

They installed them in my parking lot.

How did they spin balance them at your lot?

 

[Richpatty]

How did they spin balance them at your lot?

I guess centramatics would make it unnecessary?

 

[Boat Bum]

Bead balance.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Here is a Motorhome Tire Retailer pricing for DutchStar sized tires 275/80

Shop - MotorHome Tires

www.motorhometires.com

 

[Ventana]

Cooper RM272's are worth considering. Quieter than the OEM Michelin's.

 

[Rich W.]

Here is a Motorhome Tire Retailer pricing for DutchStar sized tires 275/80

Shop - MotorHome Tires

www.motorhometires.com

Using that site, Michelins are less expensive than Continentals. Neal are your tires 305/70’s ?

 

[Rich W.]

Cooper RM272's are worth considering. Quieter than the OEM Michelin's.

My experience with Cooper, which admittedly has all been on jeeps and 4x4 pick-ups, is that they are cheaper and do the job, but they don’t wear well compared to more expensive brands such as BFG. I don’t know how their truck tires hold up but I wouldn’t roll the dice on them for my coach. I looked at Toyo and Continental as alternatives but ended up sticking with Michelin.

 

[J&JD]

looked at Toyo and Continental as alternatives but ended up sticking with Michelin.

As did I. There’s just something comforting about the Michelin tires IMHO.