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07-23-2012, 04:06 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 63
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New Tires
I am pricing around for new tires, I have Michelin now and even though I covered them and took care of them the side walls are cracking. Has any one purchased Sumitomo tires? they are a lot less expensive and I was looking for some thoughts.
Thanks,
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2005 Adventurer 35A Workhorse W22
2004 Chevy Colorado toad
us + 3 active boys + 2 crazy labs + 1 plucky bird
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07-23-2012, 04:17 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 16
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We had Sumitomo steer tires on the coach when we purchased. They gave good service for around 7,000 miles with no problems. Took advantage of the FMCA tire programs with Michelin which saved a good deal. Good luck. We do like the Michelins.
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JB
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07-23-2012, 04:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
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The most expensive tire (highest rated one) I can find is the one that goes on my house foundation; Please don't skimp (shop for the cheapest rubber and put that on your House.) Why not just run on the rims. Now that is cheap;;
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07-23-2012, 05:04 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
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Originally Posted by Bob RV
I am pricing around for new tires, I have Michelin now and even though I covered them and took care of them the side walls are cracking. Has any one purchased Sumitomo tires? they are a lot less expensive and I was looking for some thoughts.
Thanks,
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I believe JimM68 has Sumos on his Monaco Knight and has no issues. Im getting Hankooks 7 mounted/balanced for $1800
Don't think riding on the rims would be cheaper since those cost more than the tires do, plus the cost of road repair 
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25 yr Army retired 2006 
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07-23-2012, 05:29 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Corinth, Texas
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I second the vote for Hankooks. I had them on my last coach and liked them much more than the Michelin's that came on my '11 Journey Express. I will go to them when I need tires on this coach.
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2011 Chevy Silverado Texas Edition 4X4 (in Tow)
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07-23-2012, 06:17 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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I, also, have summitumo's on my RV, they are the ST718. No problems after two and one half years. Some people belief that the top brand tires are made in the USA, this is not exactly true. Their is a web site where you can check the point of origin.
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07-23-2012, 06:25 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 2,169
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Just got Hankook AH-12's for my Journey. Price was comparable to Toyo's and lower than either Michelin or Goodyear. Based on my research, Hankook makes an excellent tire with a good record of service.
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'07 Country Coach Allure 470 Siskiyou Summit #31578, Cummins ISL 425; 2014 Ford F150 toad; Air Force One Toad Brake.
Glen Allen, VA; Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
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07-23-2012, 06:35 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 560
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Originally Posted by tims52ford
I, also, have summitumo's on my RV, they are the ST718. No problems after two and one half years. Some people belief that the top brand tires are made in the USA, this is not exactly true. Their is a web site where you can check the point of origin.
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Our OEM Michelins were made in Spain and did just fine for 8½ years. I replaced them with Michelins again.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft
Charter Lifetime GS Member, SKP, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '14 CR-V
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07-23-2012, 07:37 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Buxton, North Dakota
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I have Hankook AH11 tires and am very happy with them.
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2003 Winnebago Adventurer 38G F53/ V10 605 watts of Solar
1999 Winnebago Brave 35C Handicap Equipped
F53/V10
1999 Jeep Cherokee & 1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
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07-23-2012, 08:31 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ON THE ROAD...SOMEWHERE
Posts: 135
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Just replaced my 6 tires with the Michelin 235/80R 22.5 through the FMCA program. $2770 out the door.
I had a set of 2 year old GY directional steers on the front and 7 year old Michelins on the back. I know new tires should make a difference but they REALLY made a difference for me.
Don't know enough to say any other choices would have been better or worse except that what I have it darn good now.
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2006 DSDP 4320, Spartan MM IFS, 2013 CR-V, Blue Ox Avail, SMI AF1, Samsung 197R Refer.
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