Tires??

[John Suter]

Hi Bruce,

The first step in selecting tires is the
determination of the Load Rating (LR), which is based
upon the weight the tire must bear, and requires
either weighing the tire position of the coach, or
estimating the heaviest tire position weight.

The second step should be, given the LR, select a
tread design for a LR (by tire model and
manufacturer); as some models will not come in the
required LR.

Only then can you begin to assess the relative
pricing among manufacturers, tire models, and
dealer/distributor price quotes. You will want to
compare prices after trade-in allowances, if any,
mounted, and with new valve stems. Insist on tires
with manufacture dates stamped on the tire casing,
less than 1 year from purchase date. Department of
Transportation (DOT) rules may limit the value of
trade-ins for your tires with manufacture dates older
than 5 years, and trade-in tires that have been
repaired.

Attempting to compare tires of unequal LR is an
exercise in wasting time.

John Suter


-- birdshill123 wrote:

> I am considering the purchase of a unit that is
> going to need tires.
> The rears for sure. But would probably replace all
> 6. I havent checked
> very many dealers but I am getting prices of $435 to
> $500 plus mounting
> and taxes. Seems high. Has anyone used other brands
> with success? The
> Michelin is designed for motorhomes and 2 dealers
> recommended the XZE.
> Many of the others either have a very aggressive
> tread or are very
> hard. Ride could suffer. If you have used another
> brand and are pleased
> could you give me the model and amke of the tire and
> approxiamte price.
> If the others are only a few dollars less I would
> not consider anything
> but Michelin. Thanks: Bruce
>
>
>
>
>


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