Needing new tires

skes · 06-05-2019, 01:28 PM

Just purchased my first motor home. It is a 2006 29' sightseer. The tires are very old and I am going to replace them. The size is 24570R19.5F, currently it has load ratings of F on the back and G on the front. I am somewhat counting on the recommendation of the retailer who does trucks and RVs. He is recommending a 14 ply, but I'm not sure of the load rating. Any recommendations?

Phil-T · 06-06-2019, 04:36 AM

I have replaced my 10 YO original Goodyears (same size as yours) with Toyo M143s. Very happy with them. Load Range is H (16ply rating).

FishBear · 06-07-2019, 02:22 PM

Another vote for Toys tires on a MH

l1v3fr33ord1 · 06-07-2019, 05:26 PM

skes-

I just replaced the tires on our coach- Michelin XZE 245/70R19.5, load range H. They fit on 6.75-inch-wide rims.

If you are a member of FMCA you qualify for the Michelin Advantage Program. That lowers the cost of the tires by about $50 each.

Is your coach on the Ford, Workhorse P18 or Workhorse W18 chassis?

jpspaz · 06-12-2019, 06:30 PM

I replaced my 19.5 Goodyear’s with Sumitomo tires three years ago. I have been happy with them and they were considerably less expensive. I was recently reading that RV specific tires have softer sidewalls for a better ride but I don’t know anyone who has done a true side by side comparison.

Armydave · 06-12-2019, 06:39 PM

Replaced my Michelins with Toyos. Cant tell the difference except the price.

DryCreek · 06-12-2019, 08:16 PM

Enjoy your 29R!
We love ours. If you have the Ford 18K GVWR chassis, I can say that going to Sumitomo tires from Michelin saved us a ton of money, and didn't hurt the ride one bit.

puttin · 06-12-2019, 08:59 PM

I bought a set of Urban Dawgs last year. Great price ($1,750.00) for 6. Scroll down the list to find the size. They ride as nice as the G 670's I had as originals.

Fletcher0077 · 06-13-2019, 12:46 AM

I like my Toyo's

jbrattain · 06-13-2019, 05:21 AM

Same as you, I bought my used Sightseer a couple of years ago. The DOT cure date codes on the tires showed all of them to be 8-10 years old. I got the best price for my particular size tire from a local Toyo dealer. Full set of 6 tires was a little under $2000. They look great, handle and ride well. Also, I got the "N" speed rating, which is up to 87 mph constant speed.

joanbill · 06-13-2019, 05:55 AM

Love my Toyos both ride and price.

2002 Adventurer 35U

chrisking · 06-13-2019, 06:26 AM

We replaced ours with Sumitimo - very happy. We got them at a much better price by going to a big rig truck service center, which we now use for all our service - oil changes, alignment, inspections.

Even if you have a low mileage rig with original tires get them off asap - they may look good but known a couple of people who had blowouts and consequently $$$ damage to unit.

DGundy · 06-13-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by skes

Just purchased my first motor home. It is a 2006 29' sightseer. The tires are very old and I am going to replace them. The size is 24570R19.5F, currently it has load ratings of F on the back and G on the front. I am somewhat counting on the recommendation of the retailer who does trucks and RVs. He is recommending a 14 ply, but I'm not sure of the load rating. Any recommendations?

If a member of FMCA, their tire program will beat out any tire dealer's price. If not, the savings is well worth the membership.

tallmantwo · 06-13-2019, 11:43 AM

Be sure to check and see if the tire discount from FMCA is available in your town. I called them and it's not in Louisville Kentucky Ronnie

Tireman9 · 06-13-2019, 05:46 PM

You might check out the Dayton D520S All position on-highway tire made by Bridgestone. A quick Google search found at $300 ea.

deschrock · 06-13-2019, 11:39 PM

Had 2 Goodyear’s bulge on sidewall on front axle.
Replaced with Toyo.
Love them and the price

skes · 06-14-2019, 08:54 AM

I ended up with Sumitimo, based on conversations with my local dealer that has a fairly large truck and bus tire business. Sounds like I made it just in time, he said there was a tire that was about to blow as it had a bulge in the inside. Thanks again for the helpful comments. Looking forward to our maiden voyage in another week.

RzRzRzR · 06-17-2019, 12:11 PM

We replaced ours with six Double Coin RT600 245/70R -19.5 tires and we are very happy!

Meridian42e · 06-20-2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DGundy

If a member of FMCA, their tire program will beat out any tire dealer's price. If not, the savings is well worth the membership.

Not true at all!

Do your own shopping I walked into 3 Dealers for new Michelin tires. I needed the 275/80R22.5 LRH X Line Energy Z - Product Code 66205.

Dealers quoted me:
Dealer 1 - $535.50
Dealer 2 - $615.00
Dealer 3 - $543.00

FMCA discount price $556.59

Just had them put on 2 months ago and never bothered with the FMCA. Make sure you are shopping apples to apples - using the product code. Many of the Dealers first tried to quote me load range G - easy mistake and a lot cheaper tire.

I like WIT and sorta even like FMCA, but join them because you like to belong, not because you think you are getting great bargains