Does Anyone Know Anything About OMNI tires?

[Leroy Eckert]

Very well said.
I use Sumitomo tires on recommendation of my heavy maintenance shop. Sumitomo is
the premium export brand name of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, LTD, one of the
largest tire manufactures in the world. You can find out more by viewing
http://www.sumitomotire.com/about/ , it will tell you the story.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
NIceville, FL



----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Does Anyone Know Anything About OMNI tires?


Jack,

Tires ought to get even more discussion than batteries!!!

Omni tires -- check out this web site for American Omni Trading Company
<http://www.american-omni.com/home.php>

It appears that they sell a variety of brands of tires made in China.
I don't know how good (or bad) such tires are... but one assumes that
they meet the minimum government guidelines by being rated by DOT.
That, however, is faint praise, indeed.

My coach has Toyo tires purchased from Les Schwab. Les Schwab has
some of the best service for tires of any dealer -- however, they're
pretty much limited to the west coast and intermountain region.

The Toyo tires were considered by the previous owner as being the
most cost effective. Toyo did have some trouble with National RV and
Country Coach Class 'A' motorhomes (involving overloaded tires/
axles) so they have officially backed off from offering their tires
to RVers... but that wouldn't stop you from buying this brand if you
wish. 2-1/2 years ago, the Toyo tires on my coach cost about $300
each, installed. You can examine the various models with features and
benefits on the Toyo web site, if you wish. Consider the typical use
you plan, especially the trip length and speeds. Some tires are
designed to maximize tread life -- but for an RV that's usually not
the primary issue as RV tires tend to "time out" rather than "wear out."
<http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires.asp...commercial>

I would tend to want tires that are well recognized as being solid
performers with a good reputation. The value of my coach and my
interest in my continued good health are such that I'm not likely to
seek to save money where such importance rests.

I would seek out the best, most well regarded tire service in my area
and discuss the pros and cons of each of several alternative choices
to arrive at one that will provide safety and traction in all likely
driving conditions. The factors I consider most highly for my coach
are somewhat different from those I'd consider on my automobiles.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA

On Mar 2, 2007, at 3:56 PM, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> Howdy.
>
> My 1993 Wanderlodge needs tires. Got a quote on OMNI tires from
> Omalley's in San Antonio. I have never heard of this brand. How about
> you? Any suggestions on tire brands?

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