Michelins tires

[Gerald Farris]

Steve,
My Marquis came with new Toyo tires that I ran for 3 years before replacing them due to overloading of the 11R22.5 size tires. I then changed to Bridgestone 298/80/22.5, and did not notice any difference in ride or handling between the two. However, when I replaced the Bridgestones with the same size Michelins, I could tell a noticeable difference in ride, but the Bridgestone front tires were worn out, so that may have been a contributing factor.

Gerald    

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Gerald,
Thanks for the info. I've got a few years yet on the Michelins. I've been very pleased with them so far but trying to see if there is a less costly alternative with the same quality,
Steve

[Edward Buker]

Steve,

On my earlier coach I had Michelin tires and went to Toyos. It was a lighter coach so there was not an tire overload issue. What I noticed was a stiffer ride like what one would expect out of what was designed as a truck tire. The Michelins on the other hand were more compliant with what appears to be a more flexible sidewall. The Michelins provided a more comfortable ride while still tracking well and having excellent control.

If the Toyos had a tire rated for the weight and you did not mind a stiffer ride then I think they are a quality tire. Not sure you can find one that fits your Marquis that has an adequate weight rating.

Later Ed

[Keith Moffett]

I am still learning stuff about MH s.  Our 2002 came with 12R Toyo tires which is a  truck tire and has thicker sidewalls than the contemporary 315/80 22.5 tires.
  No way are they as smooth or quiet so there is no comparing the ride like Toyo to Michelin because these are truck tires.  At least with the heavy duty sidewalls they should resist UV s better.
 Michelin also makes a 12R but I dont know much about how it compares because when asked Michelin  suggested I use their 275/95 22.5 which is very under rated for our coach.
This is how we ended up staying with Toyo, that and a couple hundred per tire.

Keith

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Ed,
I've got  XZE2 11R 22.5 LRH on it now which Michelin specs as a truck tire (but also comes up in the RV selector) and ride is fine at the required 115PSI, better than the GY RV 670s I had on the Contessa. I also ran them at the recommended PSI based on axle corner weight (90-95 PSI) .
Steve