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10-10-2018, 02:32 PM
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2006 Itasca Meridian 39K
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia
Posts: 39
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Tire Manufacturer
Last summer we blew a front tire on our 2006 Itasca Meridian 39K while on the road. The only service provider available on this Sunday morning in the middle of nowhere only had Michelin tires in my size. I was told I needed to replace both front tires because they should be from the same manufacturer, so I said go ahead, didn't feel like I had a lot of choice at that time.
Now I'm wanting to replace the rear four tires, but I'm wondering if I can go to another manufacturer since the quote I just got for the four Michelins is $2,400. Is it an option to put a different tire manufacturer's tire on the rear from what's on the front?
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10-10-2018, 03:00 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Manhattan, Kansas USA
Posts: 1,318
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Yes.
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2015 Vista 27N
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
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10-13-2018, 03:53 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Cypress River Manitoba
Posts: 84
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For sure you can. Just keep the same manufacturer on all the rears. And of course DON'T rotate them!
Stan
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10-13-2018, 04:38 PM
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2006 Itasca Meridian 39K
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia
Posts: 39
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Thanks Randy/Stan
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10-17-2018, 05:56 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Disputanta, Va.
Posts: 10
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FMCA if you are a member can help with that Michelin price.
Otherwise I run Toyo’s on everything I own. Had great luck on my ‘03 Horizon.
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2003 Sierra 2500......2003 Club Car
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10-17-2018, 06:06 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Full-timer/volunteer w/SOWERS
Posts: 2,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wingchop
Last summer we blew a front tire on our 2006 Itasca Meridian 39K while on the road. The only service provider available on this Sunday morning in the middle of nowhere only had Michelin tires in my size. I was told I needed to replace both front tires because they should be from the same manufacturer, so I said go ahead, didn't feel like I had a lot of choice at that time.
Now I'm wanting to replace the rear four tires, but I'm wondering if I can go to another manufacturer since the quote I just got for the four Michelins is $2,400. Is it an option to put a different tire manufacturer's tire on the rear from what's on the front?
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I have Continental's on the front and Toyo on the rear. Toyo is much less $$ than Michelins. Conies are a bit pricey.
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10-17-2018, 06:13 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 3,583
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For what it's worth, the commercial truck shop where I got my tires recommended Uniroyal (owned by Michelin) as a less expensive alternative to Michelin. According to my "tire guy", although Michelins will probably wear longer, the Uniroyals are similar and will probably age out before they wear out on a motorhome.
IMHO, as long as you're buying a brand name tire, you'll be fine. Prices can vary significantly, especially when you're buying six or eight tires.
Also, if you have a spare, it's a good idea to replace it as well and not use one of your old tires for a spare since it's probably, or soon will be, aged out. In my case I bought a relatively recent vintage, used tire that had adequate tread depth for $75.
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2002 Itasca Suncruiser 35U
Workhorse Chassis
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10-17-2018, 06:20 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posts: 261
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Wingchop, your original Michelins were most likely 25580R22.5's. Michelin is the only one that makes that size. If you change to Toyo or Continental, they will be close in size. There is a chart out there that compares the difference in the tire sizes and the performance such as revolutions and MPH differences. I think it is slight. Ask others on the forum, i.e., FIREUP who switched from Michelins to Toyo's, I believe. He has a post on it and explains the difference.
r22.5'
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04 Journey 39K, C-7, 330 hp, towing:19 GMC Canyon 4WD or 2013 Ford Edge AWD, Aero 5050XL, ReadyBrake.
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10-17-2018, 09:16 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 2,113
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Use this tire size comparator to see the actual difference in measurments; for instance the diameter difference between a 255/80R22.5 and a 265/75%22.5 is 5 tenths of an inch, which makes a difference of 8 tenths of 1 MPH at 60 MPH.
There is a way around Michelins unique, and expensive, size.
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10-17-2018, 10:38 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 8
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If you want to keep the same tires on the rear, join WIT OR FMCA and use their Michelin tire discount programs. Check both plans. The discount will easily be 10X the cost of memberships. Both are good programs. If you only have a few hundred miles on the two tires, most reputable dealers will give you some reasonable trade-in value for them and you can purchase any type you want. First, though look at the tire programs at the two clubs. I belong to both and FMCA was a little better pricing. I saved over 20% off Michelins for my Horizon. You might be please try surprized.
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10-18-2018, 10:53 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 2,113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Newhorizon1
If you want to keep the same tires on the rear, join WIT OR FMCA and use their Michelin tire discount programs. Check both plans. The discount will easily be 10X the cost of memberships. Both are good programs. If you only have a few hundred miles on the two tires, most reputable dealers will give you some reasonable trade-in value for them and you can purchase any type you want. First, though look at the tire programs at the two clubs. I belong to both and FMCA was a little better pricing. I saved over 20% off Michelins for my Horizon. You might be please try surprized.
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However the FMCA webpage has a blurb about double-checking with Michelin dealers first, because some offer lower prices than the FMCA program can match.
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