Tires-what brand is best?

  • 11/02/2013 9:35 PM
    Message # 1426727
    We're looking to replace all six tires on our 2002 American Eagle.  Our son in law has been doing some research and suggested either Continental or Michelin.  Does anyone have experience with these brands? Or maybe some other brand is preferable.  The current tires are Michelin and I believe are the original tires, so they definitely need replacing.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    Keith and Carole
    2002 American Eagle, 40Q
    Wisconsin Rapids, WI


  • 11/03/2013 12:57 AM
    Reply # 1426776 on 1426727
    Deleted user
    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
  • 01/15/2014 9:30 AM
    Reply # 1475407 on 1426727
    Deleted user
    Just stay away from the Goodyear G670 tires. Lots of reported problems.
    Had a set on our 2010 Providence 40x that only lasted 28 thousand miles.
    Fronts rivered so bad one was down to carcass, other front nearly as bad and 2 of
    the rears had tread to carcass separations. Alignment was fine and tire pressures were
    per the  Goodyear tire chart for our weight.
    Went with Michelin XZE 2 + tires and love them. For what its worth this is the tire
    Winnebago installs on there class A RV's.

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