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12R tires

Yahoo Message Number: 21922
Without starting a tire war can someone tell me what brand (and model) of tires you are using as replacement tires on a CC. Size is 22R22.5 LRH. Price paid would also help.

Thanks: Bruce

Re: 12R tires

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21925
Bruce,

I replaced my Toyo's with G670 80Rs a couple of weeks ago and have been extremely happy with the tires (1500+ miles). My wife had never commented on the quality of the ride before, it was always good, but within fifty miles she commented that the coach seemed to be quieter and the ride smoother. She was right. I set my pressures at 115 and 110, both higher than some choose to run and the ride is excellent. I am in CA where these tires are in short supply. By the time I supported everything but good roads through the various taxes and fees my bill was almost $3500. All tires were manufactured after the 46th week of 2005.

Richard

2002 36' Intrigue

Re: 12R tires

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21934
Michelin makes a 12r xze. tire, Dunlop makes an SP160 in 12R, Les schwab told me in Nov. they had Toyo 12r, Continental makes three or four different 12r, Goodyear makes 9 different 12r's, Toyo makes 2 different 12r's, seems like no problem. Shop around but I would figure between $300 to $400 each.
Some times Les schwab gives us an extra discount during Home Comming, plus there is no sales tax in Oregon.

Re: 12R tires

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21940
I second Richard's post regarding the Goodyear G670. I put mine on 2,000 miles ago--what a difference in ride from the Continentals I was running. My out-the-door cost at Les Schwab in Junction City was $2900. Nice thing about the JC Schwab is that they are experts on motor coaches.

Jim Gregory

'40 '98 Intrigue 10613

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Without starting a tire war can someone tell me what brand (and

model)

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of tires you are using as replacement tires on a CC. Size is

22R22.5

Re: 12R tires

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21941
Some of the tires that TWI mentioned are not suitable for a motorhome.
Toyo specifically states that there tires are not to be used on any CC motorhome!

Bruce

Re: 12R tires

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21942
The Toyo and CC split must have been bitter.....I am a diehard Bridgestone user....ride great, wear like steel, and have always trouble free.....plus the spped rating is better than most!!!

Max 98 Affinity #5487

Re: 12R tires

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21944
Bruce, where do you get your information? Could you please post the reference?
Don

'02 Intrigue #11427

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'02 Intrigue #11427

Re: 12R tires

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21948
What size G670 did you have installed? There doesn't seem to be one that is the same diameter as a 12R22.5 The 295/80R22.5 is an inch smaller and the 315/80R22.5 seems to require 9" wheels. My Intrigue only has 8.25" wheels.
Bob

'05 Intrigue 11872

Quote from: Jim Gregory
I second Richard's post regarding the Goodyear G670. I put mine

on

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2,000 miles ago--what a difference in ride from the Continentals I > was running. My out-the-door cost at Les Schwab in Junction City > was $2900. Nice thing about the JC Schwab is that they are

experts

Re: 12R tires

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21951
I just put Goodrich ST230 & 234 on my Magna, and 3 trips tires run very quiet, compared to Toyo. Tire guy recommended, as they are owned by Michelin, and were $150/tire cheaper. Ran Michelins previously on 01 Magna, and ride seems to be equal.

Ray G

03 Magna 6267

Re: 12R tires

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21953
Bob: I have 275/80R-22.5. Check the Goodyear site for rim sizes (http://www.goodyear.com/rv/products/product_g670.html). You might want to call the JC Les Schwab (541.998.3319) too. I have found them to be very helpful in the past.

Jim
10613

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What size G670 did you have installed? There doesn't seem to be

one

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that is the same diameter as a 12R22.5 The 295/80R22.5 is an inch > smaller and the 315/80R22.5 seems to require 9" wheels. My

Intrigue

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only has 8.25" wheels.

Bob

'05 Intrigue 11872

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> I second Richard's post regarding the Goodyear G670. I put mine > on

> 2,000 miles ago--what a difference in ride from the Continentals

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was running. My out-the-door cost at Les Schwab in Junction

City

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was $2900. Nice thing about the JC Schwab is that they are > experts

> on motor coaches.
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> Jim Gregory

> '40 '98 Intrigue 10613
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> > Without starting a tire war can someone tell me what brand

(and

Re: 12R tires

Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21960
Hi Folks,

After reading the link below, I can only conclude that CCI made some bad mistakes causing TOYO to take the only out - stop making RV tires and to prevent, hopefully, no lawsuits like happened to Bridgestone/ Firestone and the Ford Exployer snafu, no use of Toyo tires on RVs.
It's a major loss for TOYO and the RV owners.
Fred Kovol

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Re: 12R tires

Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21962
Hi Folks,

After reading the link below, I can only conclude that CCI made some bad mistakes causing TOYO to take the only out - stop making RV tires and to prevent, hopefully, no lawsuits like happened to Bridgestone/ Firestone and the Ford Exployer snafu, no use of Toyo tires on RVs.
It's a major loss for TOYO and the RV owners.
Fred Kovol

Quote from: birdshill123

Re: 12R tires

Reply #16 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21974
So the Toyo's on my 6 year old coach shouldn't be on there? Strange and I thought I was getting great service from my Toyo's! Thanks for setting me straight.
Ray

2000 Intrigue (over 65,000 miles on Toyo's that shouldn't be on my motorhome.)

Quote from: birdshill123
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Some of the tires that TWI mentioned are not suitable for a

motorhome.

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Toyo specifically states that there tires are not to be used on any

CC

Re: 12R tires

Reply #17 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21975
Hope your not saying the tires are 6 years old!
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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Reply #18 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21979
I checked the specs on the Toyo, Goodyear G670 and Michelin tires.
The Goodyear G670 RV tire is 0.7" wider than the Toyo and Michelin.
When I look at the spacing between my dual tires, the space is already less than one inch with the Toyo tires, so switching to the wider G670 is not an option for me. The Michelin 12R22.5 has the EXACT same profile as the Toyo tire -- same diameter, same width, same exact size. I'm not willing to run the risk of reducing the space between the duals, so it looks like Michelin XZE's are in my future.

Bob

2003 Intrigue

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Reply #19 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21980
I just replaced my 6 year old Toyo's after making the trip from Florida to Alaska and back last without any problems. Had a total of 54,000 miles on them and kept them inflated to max pressure.
Replaced them with G670RV Goodyear tires. So far very pleased with the smoother ride over the Toyos.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

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So the Toyo's on my 6 year old coach shouldn't be on there?

Strange

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and I thought I was getting great service from my Toyo's! Thanks

for

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setting me straight.

Ray

2000 Intrigue (over 65,000 miles on Toyo's that shouldn't be on my > motorhome.)

[quote author=birdshill123"

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> Some of the tires that TWI mentioned are not suitable for a > motorhome.

> Toyo specifically states that there tires are not to be used on

any

Re: 12R tires (Michelin)

Reply #20 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21988
Bob,

I have also been looking at Michelin tires to replace my aging Toyo's.
Did you choose the XZE instead of another type such as the XZ2 for any particular reason. I read the XZE spec, and it said it was designed for "high scrub" applications. Not sure what that means and RV's may qualify anyway. Just curious, is pricing or availablity a concern? I spoke with a dealer recently, and he was recommending the XZ2 line. I personally want the smoothest ride I can get with adequate safety.

Thanks,
Rob

'02 Intrigue #11480

I'm not willing to run the risk of reducing the space between

Re: 12R tires

Reply #21 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21993
Yep, that is exactly what I am saying.

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Hope your not saying the tires are 6 years old! TWI 2004 Intrigue

11731

Re: 12R tires (Michelin)

Reply #22 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21994
Hi Rob; Yes, I agree that the XZ2 is another perfect match on the Toyo 12R22.5 specs and is a good choice.

Bob

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Bob,

I have also been looking at Michelin tires to replace my aging

Toyo's.

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Did you choose the XZE instead of another type such as the XZ2 for > any particular reason. I read the XZE spec, and it said it was > designed for "high scrub" applications. Not sure what that means

and

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RV's may qualify anyway. Just curious, is pricing or availablity a > concern? I spoke with a dealer recently, and he was

recommending

Re: 12R tires

Reply #23 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21995
Bob,

On the Toyo website tire inflation table at the following address:

http://www.toyo.com/rv_center/rv_inflation_tables.pdf
Toyo states their 12R22.5 is equivalent to the Michelin 295/80R22.5. I haven't checked the Michelin site. I just thought it was interesting.

Kevin

05 Intrigue
11886

--- rvrobert2003 rkumza@...> wrote:

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I checked the specs on the Toyo, Goodyear G670 and > Michelin tires.

The Goodyear G670 RV tire is 0.7" wider than the > Toyo and Michelin.

When I look at the spacing between my dual tires, > the space is already

less than one inch with the Toyo tires, so switching > to the wider G670

is not an option for me. The Michelin 12R22.5 has > the EXACT same

profile as the Toyo tire -- same diameter, same > width, same exact

size. I'm not willing to run the risk of reducing > the space between

the duals, so it looks like Michelin XZE's are in my > future.

Bob

2003 Intrigue

Re: 12R tires

Reply #24 –
Yahoo Message Number: 21996
As long as you have kept your pressures up and you have inspected your tires thoroughly for cracks, lumps, and tred deformation, I "guess your OK" But I had a friend try to stretch his Michelins 90 days and it cost a rear quarter panel, wiring and a new radiator.etc, etc. . I appreciate the heads up on the goodyears possibly rubbing in the dual position..
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731