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I have a 2006 southwind 32vs, my tires will be 7 years old next january. I was wondering if I should replace with orignal make of tires which are G670RV-245-70-19.5 ( goodyear ) or try Michelin xrv tires . Anyone know which rides best my chassis is the FORD F53. Thanks for any info.
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gbopp
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I have Hankook tires on our 96 Southwind, 37', tag axle.
I'll buy them again, they're great tires.
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Popsie
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We have goodyear G169RSA tires that have been on our RV since 2003.
I just had them inspected by the local Wingfoot dealer. He says they are in great condition, absolutely no signs of cracking or checking or anything else.
I plan to keep running them until they start to show signs of excessive age.
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Jim@HiTek
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I've had really good luck with Bridgestone (56K). Running Toyo's now but only 4K on them.
Popsie wrote:We have goodyear G169RSA tires that have been on our RV since 2003.
I just had them inspected by the local Wingfoot dealer. He says they are in great condition, absolutely no signs of cracking or checking or anything else.
I plan to keep running them until they start to show signs of excessive age.
Be sure to check between the treads, most tire techs don't bother. Cracking between the treads occurs in older tires as often as sidewalls.
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Since the OP specifically asked which he should use, Goodyear or Michelins, I will stay with his question and not discuss Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc. tires. IMHO, the Goodyears are good tires. Call me lucky, but I've run them on my last 5 coaches and just put 8 new ones on the Exec this year. I have never had a problem with rivering etc. but I maintain my tires and watch my weights. I have not had any experience with Michelins but they are slightly more expensive. If I decided not to run the Goodyears, I would go with Michelins...I am more concerned with my family's safety than I am about saving a few bucks, but that's just me..YMMV...Dennis
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Loren Ross
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I have the same rig you do, an 07 Southwind 32VS and I have the XRV's. So far they have been wonderful, although they were two years old when the coach was built (date code Oct. 2005). The XRV's are good for 10 years before mandatory replacement, rather than 7 as some others. I've rotated them twice, and wear is completely normal. No failures, no problems, 27K miles so far.
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Executive wrote:Since the OP specifically asked which he should use, Goodyear or Michelins, I will stay with his question and not discuss Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc. tires. IMHO, the Goodyears are good tires. Call me lucky, but I've run them on my last 5 coaches and just put 8 new ones on the Exec this year. I have never had a problem with rivering etc. but I maintain my tires and watch my weights. I have not had any experience with Michelins but they are slightly more expensive. If I decided not to run the Goodyears, I would go with Michelins...I am more concerned with my family's safety than I am about saving a few bucks, but that's just me..YMMV...Dennis
Where are Michelins made?
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Retiredblade wrote:Executive wrote:Since the OP specifically asked which he should use, Goodyear or Michelins, I will stay with his question and not discuss Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc. tires. IMHO, the Goodyears are good tires. Call me lucky, but I've run them on my last 5 coaches and just put 8 new ones on the Exec this year. I have never had a problem with rivering etc. but I maintain my tires and watch my weights. I have not had any experience with Michelins but they are slightly more expensive. If I decided not to run the Goodyears, I would go with Michelins...I am more concerned with my family's safety than I am about saving a few bucks, but that's just me..YMMV...Dennis
Where are Michelins made?
Mine were made in Spain, but I see Dennis's point. Everybody tries to save a few bucks buying Chinese or Korean and somehow the thought about safety/family goes out the window. Priorities?
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Which tire companies recommend a 7 year replacement interval??? I thought they all followed the Michelin policy.
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I recently pulled off the 6 year old Goodyears because of age and traveling to the hot part of the country. I had no problems with the Goodyears but went with Michelins because of price. I can't tell any difference in the ride. I resisted the temptation to buy the cheaper Hankooks.
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