What tires do you recommend for 310 motorhome?

[Alumatube]

All the tire threads I found were mostly from 2002-2004, so I wanted to get some fresh information.

We need tires on our 310 Limited MH and I would appreciate your recommendations. What do you like/what is working for you? An idea of the price range would be helpful too, if you don't mind.

Are Michelins still bad for motorhomes, or have they improved since the very negative impressions from 2002?

We got Delta Chaparral Highway light truck radial tires for our 27' Winnebago Brave MH a few years ago and have been happy with them. I am not having much luck finding info about them on the Internet, so I am not sure if they are made any more, or in the size for our MH.

Thanks for any help!

Susan

[GlenCoombe]

Susan, my AS is a daily driver so I was frugal while still wanting a high treadwear rating. My local tire shop provided a Chineese Michein called Double Coin... I kid you not.
I've had almost two years of very trouble free use and they seem to be standing up very well.

[Alumatube]

Thanks, Glen! That is very interesting. I will look into it and see if I can find info on them.

Susan

[cmadmaxman]

A year ago, I put 4 Goodyear's on the back. On the front the PO had Hankook's, and both are holding up good. I do not know how may miles are on the Hankook's, but like both so far. Goodyear made in USA, getting hard to find much made here anymore!

[Warbs]

Hi Susan. We put 6 Michelins on 2 years ago and they seem to be fine. I had heard all the bad press but when I asked a tire guy I trust he said they are still the best tires in the world. He carried Bridgestones and Goodyears and they were all about the same price. I'm happy with my decision.

[Robfike]

We replaced all the tires on our 345 in the Fall of 2005. We got the Goodyear G670 tires. They are made for motorhomes, not trucks. The ride is great and they run cool. We have at least 9000 miles on them at this point.
Good luck, Rob

[Alumatube]

Thanks so much, ya'll! This gives me some good info to start with.

Susan

[guy99]

Originally Posted by Robfike

We replaced all the tires on our 345 in the Fall of 2005. We got the Goodyear G670 tires. They are made for motorhomes, not trucks. The ride is great and they run cool. We have at least 9000 miles on them at this point.
Good luck, Rob

What size did you get? My MH has 8R19.5 and the Goodyear website does not list that size for the G670.

[Robfike]

The size is: 225/70R19.5
BTW Goodyear says that you do not need tire covers for this new generation of tire. They have a UV protectant in the rubber.
Hope this helps, Rob

[guy99]

Originally Posted by Robfike

The size is: 225/70R19.5
BTW Goodyear says that you do not need tire covers for this new generation of tire. They have a UV protectant in the rubber.
Hope this helps, Rob

Thanks.

Have you had any issues with the smaller diameter of the 225/70R19.5 tires?

[Robfike]

No problems at all. Our speedometer seems to be right on the money.

[cmadmaxman]

One of the things I have noticed, taking a closer look, The Hankooks only have a tread width of 5 3/4" and the Goodyear's have a width of 7". The Goodyear's look so much better on the coach than the Hankooks! Some extra cash, (right!!!) and Goodyear's will be going on the front! Maybe when I get the ALCOA wheels!

[cmadmaxman]

Just a little more info on my tires.

The Hankook's are 8R19.5 AH06, 5 3/4" wide tread.

The Goodyear's are 8R19.5 G647 RSS, 7" wide tread.

[klattu]

The Hankooks are skinny...
I pretend to like them for non-hydroplaning.

[choctawmel]

I just, as in last week, replaced the front and tag axle (Michelin) tires with four Kelly (made in the USA) 8R19.5 Power King Highways. The first thing I noted was the smooth ride my Silver Bullet had on these third world Oklahoma highways. They do have the skinny tread, but my experience is; wide tires- good for racing, narrow tire- good for highway.
But then I'm still a kid, so want do I know

[klattu]

Tough to shake that 'Wide Tire' look.
Think I will always like the performace image.

Mine were new when I bought AS, so I have to justify somehow, other than $$$

How about they have less chance to pick up a nail? 18% less (7" vs 5.75")
They must be better on MPG too.
And wind resistance!
Yeah..I went for the Salt Flats look!

Just try to always look at them from the side.

[choctawmel]

Dang, When you get back and look, they are skinny!
Wish I could less 18% for just $175.
Mel

[marineguy]

Michelin XPS RIBs are great tires. They have a full steel construction, are of exceptional quality, and they used to be advertised as "regroovable." I'm pretty sure they still are.
I worked my way through college in a high volume tire shop. RVs made up probably 1% of the tires I installed, but most of them were being replaced not due to wear but cracking. Tires aren't really meant to be on a vehicle more than 8 years. The most important thing is to keep them covered while the RV sits awaiting the next voyage. If you don't have white covers for them, at a minimum keep them coated with Armorall. It reflects the UV rays and pretty much lessens all aspects of environmental impact. Also, make sure dual tires have the exact same pressure or they will wear unevenly. If anyone reads the forums on edmunds.com, I went by the name "tireguy." I used to post extensively a few years ago but not to much time now. But I can tell you from my experience, Michelin is in a league of their own when it comes to tires.
-Chris