flyingsquirl001
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Hello,
I'm looking for input on Cooper Discoverer HT3 tires for my 31' class c on a Ford E450 chassis.
I currently run Michelin LTX MS tires on my RV which I put on in 2013. I've recently had both inner dually tires blow out, on two separate occasions. It's time to replace all the tires. I replaced one of the inner tires with a Michelin Defender LTX M/S and the other inner with a Cooper Discoverer HT3 tire. I wasn't able to get a Michelin so I replaced it with a Cooper.
I like the performance and handling of the Michelins and I got 16k miles out of them. The Michelins are $80 more per tire over the Coopers. Are the Michelin tires worth the extra money? I didn't come anywhere near the 50k treadwear warranty on the Michelins so milage isn't an issue. My main concern is whether the Coopers will handle as well as the Michelins.
Thanks.
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S1njin
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FWIW Ford is putting Hancooks on the E450 now.
2019 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV
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S1njin
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You shouldn’t be blowing tires either if not overloaded and the tire was at 80 pounds. Weird.
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OFDPOS
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Talked with a highly recommended RV/Alignment shop here and other talk forums and they recommended the Michelin XPS RIB®.
They went into detail of how the rib tread is better for mileage , handling and doesn't flex as much as the LTX MS and other tires..
That is all I've ran the LTX MS2 and now the set I had replaced from BFG Commercial to the Michelin Defender.
Not sure what the difference is between the reg LTX MS2 and the Defender tire ? I know the mileage wear warranty is different, the Defender shows 50K while the LTX MS2 has a 70K wear warranty ?
But the tires will age out before that kind of mileage...
Next time to replace the tires , I might try the XPS RIB ..
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jmtandem
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Quote:I currently run Michelin LTX MS tires on my RV which I put on in 2013. I've recently had both inner dually tires blow out, on two separate occasions. It's time to replace all the tires. I replaced one of the inner tires with a Michelin Defender LTX M/S and the other inner with a Cooper Discoverer HT3 tire. I wasn't able to get a Michelin so I replaced it with a Cooper.
After somewhat disappointed with Michelin LTX tires on my dually, I went with Coopers. Time will tell if they work out better. So far my best luck has been with Toyo's but I thought I would try the Coopers this go around.
'05 Dodge Cummins 4x4 dually 3500 white quadcab auto long bed.
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RAD461
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We had used the OEM Michelin LTX on our C and they were OK, they kept the rims off the ground. Just replaced them with Bridgestone Duravis 500 HD and couldn't be more pleased. Way better ride and steering response.
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j-d
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Cooper's had some recent bad press, but I don't know which series of tires. So many brands have many of their lines made in so many different places, results are likely to vary. Our first Class C used 8.75R16.5 tires and I bought Pep Boys Futura Scramblers, made by Cooper. Not one bad thing about them.
Others... Michelin name needs no introduction anywhere on the planet. Those XPS Ribs are the top of their line. Goodyear has a competitor for those a "G-something" and I forget the number.
Our present Class C came to us used with Bridgestone Duravis R250, probably the Rib version of the R500 mentioned above. Simply outstanding tires, but priced close to XPS Rib.
Firestone Transforce HT competes with LTX MS2, and most of what I hear about them is good. LTX line is a good OEM tire from a great company, but still an OEM tire.
I'm concerned about the blowouts. Have you weighed your coach, loaded as for camping? Inner rear duals lead a hard life. If all four rears are inflated the same, the crown of the road puts extra load on the inners. If we run the right outer off the edge of the pavement, right inner gets shock loaded to full weight of the right side. Less ventilation under the center, and if it's a Ford the hot tailpipe runs next to the right inner.
Our rear axle is loaded very close to max, and we have not had any tire failures. Makes me wonder if you're over. What's Year/Make/Model of your Coach? Can you provide the Wheelbase?
If God's Your Co-Pilot Move Over, jd
2003 Jayco Escapade 31A on 2002 Ford E450 V10 4R100 218" WB
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Desert Captain
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If you {OP} only got 16,000 miles out of the Michelins you are doing something seriously wrong. Overloaded, underinflated or serious issues with your suspension all come to mind. Got 32,000 {so far} on my LTX M/S 2's {that were free thanks to the recall}.
Would not run any tires on my coach that were over 5 years old but that is just me. Larger Class C's tend to have serious rear axle overloading issues {that air bags have zero affect on}. Get that rig weighed and put the proper load tires with enough PSI to handle what they are actually carrying.
As always... opinions and YMMV.
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StingrayL82
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I have had Michelin LTX M/S on my F350 dually for years, we have the M/S 2's on it now. For our Monaco, though, we opted to go with the BF Goodrich Commercial T/A All Season 2's. I bounced back and forth between it and the Michelin; cost was what made up my mind, especially since I had just put new Michelins on the dually. I had BF Goodrich Commercial T/A's on my old Dodge 2500 and liked them, so hopefully they work as well on the Monaco.
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pianotuna
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Hi,
I've had good results from Toyo. My dealer does sell Micheline and Goodridge as well. He recommended the Toyo even though they were cheaper.
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.
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