Blowout on I40 - Page 2

rverdlm · 07-24-2007, 10:48 AM

Bill, the reason Rick can safely run at lower pressure is that he is running a larger tire. 235 vs 215. When it's time to change I'll do the same. GY doesn't make a 235 and I think I'd rather have the Michilins anyway.

billr · 07-24-2007, 03:08 PM

Thanks Dave, I see what you mean. I also am interested in the change to the Micheln's once we reach the time limit on the GY's.

Cheers,
Bill

bstark · 07-25-2007, 09:58 AM

Dave & Bill: Can we mount those wider guys on our rims? I'd dearly love to go with a wider Michelin. The problem I have is replacing these things ad-hoc means I have different age tires on all wheels and even the spare is an oddball now being a BF Goodrich of same size and rating. I keep thinking each time I replace one because of failure or balance issues that maybe my G/Y problems are behind me (pardon the pun) but then along comes another quality "Goodyear Moment"!

rverdlm · 07-25-2007, 10:34 AM

Bruce, I'm not sure at this time. Before I make the change I'll check everything. I'm not even sure what the width of my rims is. I just tried to quickly find the 17.5 tires on the Michelin site and I wasn't successful. When the time comes to replace I'll do more research. The last time I found the correct site I found that Michelin also makes the 215/17.5 so if necessary I'll use that and still be away from GY.

Gillesm · 07-25-2007, 12:28 PM

I received 4 nnew Alcoa wheels.guest what they are made in China the old ones where made in Argentina.

billr · 07-25-2007, 03:39 PM

Bruce,

I'm in the same boat as Dave. Will need to do more research on them. Barring any problems, we should be ok for another couple years.

Cheers,
Bill

bstark · 07-25-2007, 05:57 PM

Dave: That sounds good to me as well, even a 215 tire of Michelin make would be confidence inspiring over these Goodyears.

Billr: The only tire I've got now that doesn't worry me is the darn BF-Goodrich and it's the spare! :P

Hobo · 07-25-2007, 10:37 PM

Here is the page for the Michelin 235s
http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli....do?tread=XTE2

and for the 215s
http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...=215%2F75R17.5

Sorry about the long address. the 215s will fit a 6 to 6.75 rim and the 235s need a 6.75 to 7.5 rim with.

Max speed ratting is 62 MPH on both. When I bought mine it was 65 MPH and that as fast as I like to go when pulling.

RodeWorthy · 07-26-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillesm

I received 4 nnew Alcoa wheels.guest what they are made in China the old ones where made in Argentina.

I don' think it matters so much where they are made if the Alcoa standards are met incluing the forging of the wheel from a single block of aluminum. Quality Control is not limited to North American production. It is a global world and the reality is we are all taking advantage the reduced cost of offshore production on a daily basis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobo

Max speed ratting is 62 MPH on both.

That speed rating seems abnormally low for a premium tire and I don't think that is a practical rating for a tire on our highways. I will want to keep my speed down to 60-65 too but don't want to be pushing my tires to their maximum rating while doing it. How are speed ratings determined anyway?

I also wonder if Michelin provides the same level of service that Goodyear does when a blowout is encountered. Good service does not replace the need for a quality tire but GY has a good rep for looking after its customers including incidental damage.

Rodeworthy

rverdlm · 07-26-2007, 12:33 PM

I wasn't aware that the Michelin tire was speed rated at only 62 mph. Even though I normally only run at 62, I also don't think I want to always be running at the tire max speed. I just looked and the GY is speed rated to 75mph which gives a little cushion. One question is whether the Michelin tires speed rateing would be higher when not near max load as it wouldn't be in our usage.

RodeWorthy · 07-28-2007, 01:46 PM

Rick, I am curious as to why you chose the XTE2 Michelin tire. These are load range J tires and way over-rated for our Suites -even the heaviest of them. I would think they would generate a very harsh ride.

The XTA tire also has a similar rating and the low speed rating.

These tires do not appear on Michelin's recommended list for RV's.