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clamb · 08-10-2012, 08:27 PM

Hi all,

Today is Aug. 10, 12. I just bought a 2002 25' Classic. It is my first RV. I estimate that it has seen less than 2K miles, but the tires are original. They are GYM. The DOT code says that they were mfgd in 2001. I need to take the trailer out soon, so need to address the tire replacement issue.

I have searched through posts here and I feel that the Michelin LX M/S 2 235/75/15 are my best choice. I look at putting 10K miles on the A/S annually for the first few years.

I called my local Discount Tire franchise, and he pushed the Carlisle 225/75/15 8 ply tires, reason being that they were "trailer tires". They run cooler,etc.

I don't think at this point I want to change to 16"

I think I should go with the Michelins, 1. because I respect the brand, and 2. because I respect folks with long term experience on this forum.

What would you go with?

Please link me to any other threads.
Thanks,
Colby

n2916s · 08-10-2012, 08:38 PM

I blew up 5 Carlisles in less than two years with less than 10k on any of them. Literally disintegrated despite my fairly anal tire maintenance obsession. I was underwhelmed.

I have GYM's (US made) on now and they have gone (knock on wood) about 8k with no problems.

Lots of folks love Michelin (have them on my TV).

mike

SteveH · 08-10-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by clamb

Hi all,

Today is Aug. 10, 12. I just bought a 2002 25' Classic. It is my first RV. I estimate that it has seen less than 2K miles, but the tires are original. They are GYM. The DOT code says that they were mfgd in 2001. I need to take the trailer out soon, so need to address the tire replacement issue.

I have searched through posts here and I feel that the Michelin LX M/S 2 235/75/15 are my best choice. I look at putting 10K miles on the A/S annually for the first few years.

I called my local Discount Tire franchise, and he pushed the Carlisle 225/75/15 8 ply tires, reason being that they were "trailer tires". They run cooler,etc.

I don't think at this point I want to change to 16"

I think I should go with the Michelins, 1. because I respect the brand, and 2. because I respect folks with long term experience on this forum.

What would you go with?

Please link me to any other threads.
Thanks,
Colby

With a 25 footer, I'd buy the Michelins and never look back. I've bought my last "ST" tire....never again.

Florida 55 · 08-10-2012, 09:16 PM

Strongly consider the Michelins and the upgrade to 16" wheels. You can buy the aluminum wheels for about $105 each from Tredit, performanceplustire.com, or other Internet resources. If your experience is like mine you can recover at least 3/4 the cost of the new wheels by selling your old wheels.