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Old 04-08-2019, 10:16 AM   #21
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One issue not discussed here is tread design. My thoughts are: It looks like a lot of OTR truck/trailer tires are designed for long tread life but don't have good wet road traction. Most automotive treads are better for handling and traction but may not have the best tread life on a RV. Others look good for mud/snow but may squirm and wear quickly on the highway.

Am I off base here?

Nope you got it.


Depending on the vehicle and when/where you plan to travel a "Rib" design would be the quietest. If you look at highway Bus that is what they run all around.


For large tires (19.5 & 22.5) I don't think you need the cost, noise and worse mpg from truck "Drive tires" unless you plan on driving in winter



P/U & Class B & C can go with "Highway Traction" all around, Unless you plan on going off the road then a Traction design would be in order and there are a couple of levels with some being real heavy lug. I had goodexperience on my Class-C for 7 years on these HT tires available in 13 sizes 15" - 18"

If you go off road occasionally then THIS AT might be better in the 12 sizes. It is considered "on-off road in the advertising.
Real serious off-road traction means a design more like this
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Old 04-08-2019, 07:22 PM   #22
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One issue not discussed here is tread design. My thoughts are: It looks like a lot of OTR truck/trailer tires are designed for long tread life but don't have good wet road traction. Most automotive treads are better for handling and traction but may not have the best tread life on a RV. Others look good for mud/snow but may squirm and wear quickly on the highway.

Am I off base here?
In all the miles I've driven, I don't recall a particularly large number of semis sliding off the road in wet weather. In fact, it sure seems to me those tires are shedding a bunch of water whenever they pass me. Now, that could be because there are a bunch more tires, or because there's more weight on each tire. But, you have to recognize that is pretty much the same set of variables that your motor home is operating under too.
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Old 04-09-2019, 07:55 PM   #23
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RzR,
Re: the SEM Gloss Vinyl paint. This is the paint I used. $15.29 on Amazon.
SEM 15233 Gloss Black Color Coat
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-15233-Glo...y&sr=8-1-fkmr0
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In the meantime, I found the Rustolium "Fabric and Vinyl Gloss Black" to be as good and much less money at Home Depot or Amazon.
Search Amazon for "Rust-Oleum 248918". Only $6.56 there and about the same at Home Depot.
Allow to dry well before driving to avoid cracking. Also, it seems that one heavy coat works best.

You do realize that painting tires will probably void any warranty, just sayin.
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