Fleetwood Motorhome Association, Inc.

06/12/2013 5:29 PM

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Our 06 Revolution is in need of tires. This is a first for us and the price has us staggering. the MH has G 670 rv series 295/80/ r22.5. The cheepest ones like this is over $700.00 EA. So we are looking at over $4,000 to replace them. We have been RV'n for close to ten years and never had an expense as large as this.

06/15/2013 12:33 PM

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Reply # 1319113 on 1315899

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Yeah we replaced ours last summer with Michelin EZ something I may have paid close to 800/tire tax and mounted with balancing and alignment. Then I ran over something and had to buy a seventh tire. BUT we are good for 7 more years. Not out biggest expense though we have replaced TVS and put in a sound audio system run off an I phone and this year re did interior, windows flooring shades and furniture. But cheaper than a new RV

06/16/2013 12:29 AM

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Reply # 1319365 on 1315899

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Not necessarily the biggest expense you'll ever have but certainly up there. After 3 days of on-line searching, I did the Michelin program through FMA and was very pleased with the price and experience. Only 21,000 miles on my '06 Providence but age was the concern. Wait until you have to do the windows for fogging! Between the tires and the windows, I dumped $8,000 in her this year. Still love it!

06/16/2013 2:07 PM

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Reply # 1319590 on 1315899

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Hello all; CORRECTION... The tire program I referred to is Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) program through Michelin Tires. Check out FMCA's website for more info. It's not a bad deal and I feel the Michelin tires ride much better than the Goodyears I had on her.

10/04/2013 12:22 AM

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At the recommendation of several truckers, my RV broker, and lots of research, I put 4 Yokohama TY517 MC2 tires on the rear of my 2005 Fleetwood, Revolution LE. The ride is much improved over the worn tires that I had on my motorhome. I work all over the country in any weather and I take my home with me most of the time in all weather conditions and this tire was superior over all others that I investigated. Compare the tire specs to others and check the prices.

The specifications from their brochure follow:

TY517 is equipped with the best Yokohama premium design concepts to meet stringent, modern ﬂeet performance demands.
There's power in these drive axle tires - maximum power. The popular TY517 drive tire delivers outstanding traction, long even wear and superior durability. STEM-2 technology enables this tough performer to stand up to destructive forces, resulting in multiple retreads and lower maintenance costs.

28/32” Rib-block Tread Depth. Delivers long wear and road-grabbing power for the long haul without any compromises in traction. "Compare this to the Michelin tread depths," my opinion here.
Tapered Center Groove. This center-shaped groove promotes stone ejection and reduces tread-stone damage for enhanced casing life and retreadability.
Solid Outer Shoulder. Strong, durable, solid shoulder block ensures ﬂat, even wear on all types of 2- and 3-axle tractors and trucks.
Three Large Circumferential Grooves. Extra wide, self-cleaning, V-shaped grooves for improved water dispersion, lateral stability and long, even wear. Mud and snow rated for drive power in the toughest of conditions.
STEM-2 Technology for extended casing life, extended retread life, and extended durability. Our STEM-2 technology extends the life of the casing by redirecting normally destructive stress forces.
Rock-ejecting, center-groove platform enhances casing life and retreadability by minimizing damage to the casing.

By the way, it is not a noisy tire.

The front tires were new so I haven't had to deal with those yet. The TY517 are drive tires.

Good luck in your search,

Cliff

2005 Fleetwood Revolution, LE

41', 400 HP C9 Cat, Allison 3000 Transmission

Last modified: 10/04/2013 12:25 AM | Deleted user

10/06/2013 4:10 PM

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Reply # 1406126 on 1315899

Harry & Rowena Johnson

I purchased 2 G670RV tires in May this year and was shocked because they were 40% more than I had paid in 2006! I could not get the F load range and had to buy G load range. My intention was to replace the other 4 before going south for the winter. Had a blow out in NE so ended up replacing the 2007&8 tires then. I used the FMCA Michelin program and saved plenty altho I had to buy XZE which are load range H since they no longer manufacture Load range F.

I was told they would probably ride a lot smoother than the Goodyear which were replaced per other customer reports. I now have 2000 miles on them but feel they do not ride as smooth but that may be due to the heavier, thus stiffer, load range.

Harry