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Tire Size Question

Yahoo Message Number: 63426
Two years ago I had to replace my tag tires due to alignment problem and early wearing. At the time I had Dickman Tire put two Goodyear G670 295/22.5 on the front and the OEM Toyo steer tires on the tag axle. Now I need to replace the remaining 6 Toyo's due to age and I think I would like to go with Michelin XZE. I need opinions/facts on putting the 295/22.5 Goodyear tires on the tag and putting Michelin XZE 12R22.5 on the steer and drive axles. The Goodyear's appear to be about 1/2" shorter than the Michelin's.

Bob

'05 Intrigue OVTS 11872

Re: Tire Size Question

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 63445
IMHO, Goodyear G670's are terrible steer tires. Rotate them back and put Michelins on the front.

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Lee Zaborowski

07 Intrigue 12153, Cat C-13

Re: Tire Size Question

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 63448
I have the setup you describe. I put two GY 295 670 on tags and have the Mich XZE 295 on the drive tires. Steers are XZE 315s. Have driven about 6,000 miles without any problems.

Bob & Barbara
2002 Affinity

Re: Tire Size Question

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 63450
Hi Bob, I do not have a tag, but just replaced my Toyos with the Michelin XZA2 295 80R 22.5. Can't give you much feedback, but so far I like the look and feel. There is a spcl price on Michelins for CC owners, Hope this helps, Hal

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 63452
I have the Goodyear G670s on all wheels, had them since July 2006 with no issues, thus far, I switched from the original Toyo tires which also had not worn a great deal but due to age I decided to replace them. Maybe folks who are having issues with Goodyear tires actually have chassis issues that need addressing. Just my experience has been good, I have roughly 20000 miles on the Goodyear tires.

Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040
 

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 63453
I am happy with my replacement Toyos, and they were about $1500 less (for six) than Michelin. I would have gone Michelin otherwise. Good tire people are Les Schwab, specifically the shop in Oakridge Oregon, owner name Tracey. They not only got me a great price, they sold my old tires and gave me a check for $300. Worked out to about $500 a tire, mounted and balanced.

Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue 11527