We are moving to Texas from Alabama and as our tires are now about 10 years old thought it best to get 6 new tires using the FMCA Michelin Advantage Tire Program. Problem is there are a bewildering amount of Michelin tires in our size 275/80R22.5 on the FMCA site. The coach will mostly sit once we get there but I still want Michele as we have has good results with them on all our vehicles. Can someone point us in the right direction here. I know that size is critical due to air bag clearance...not sure if selection within the correct size affects this. I am not sure what the dealer stocks but he does honor the FMCA program.
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY T LRG X Line Energy T 92052 $508.23 $445.44
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XTE LRG XTE 17706 $540.23 $473.28
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XZE2 LRG XZE2 55895 $570.23 $499.38
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X MULTI ENERGY Z LRH X Multi Energy Z 26902 $584.59 $513.09
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XZE 149L LRH XZE 1637 $589.59 $517.44
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XDN2 LRG XDN2 63465 $585.23 $512.43
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X MULTI D X Multi D 76710 $591.23 $517.65
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY D LRG X Line Energy D 36859 $592.23 $518.52
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X MULTI ENERGY D LRG X Multi Energy Drive 63049 $592.23 $518.52
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XDA ENERGY+ LRG XDA Energy+ 8024 $599.23 $524.61
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X Line Energy Z LRG X Line Energy Z 3885 $605.23 $529.83
Michelin 275/80R22.5 XDA5+ LRG XDA5+ 61310 $615.23 $538.53
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X Line Energy Z LRH X Line Energy Z 66205 $634.59 $556.59
you've had good results in what context... ride comfort... handling... treadwear... resistance to sidewall cracking...? The issues for a FT coach are very different than for any automobile.
From what I've seen, Michelin is the most prone to sidewall cracking. So, if it is going to be parked a lot, why get such an expensive tire? My Continental tires were much less than discounted Michelins. Of course, I had to remind the dealer what another forum member had paid, which was much less than the dealer initially quoted me.
Older Michelin's were made for higher mileage over the road truckers. In use the carcass releases oils that lubricate the sidewalls.
Newer tires have addressed this issue, Michelin's steer best. Ride best. Quiet
I prefer Michelin Tires based on low incidence of blowouts on our fleet of highway buses we ran back in the 90's in Alaska on mostly rough or gravel roads. These were compared to Goodyear tires and had less issues per mile even though the cost per tire was more. On cars, the soft riding Michelin Comfort tires transformed the ride quality to a much quieter and less harsh ride from Continentals on our VW Passat. All this has not much to do with motorhomes....and out current 10 year old Michelins do show pretty noticeable sidewall cracking so perhaps there are other choices we need to consider.
Carl, I have sent you a PM.
Michelin 275/80R22.5 X Line Energy Z LRH X Line Energy Z 66205 $634.59
$556.59
I would never consider Load Range G for our coach. Only Load Range H.
We also only consider Michelin brand tires.
Even though FMCA has a nice discount, each dealer charges different for mount, stems, balance, disposal, etc etc, it is important to get those costs agreed ahead of time as they can add up and give dealer profit lost from FMCA discount.
We also would not consider powder internal balance. Only consider resistive spin balance.
Good luck finding any tire dealer that will not overtighten wheel nuts. And with Bud nuts, be sure street side left-hand nuts are removed in clockwise direction to prevent breaking wheel studs.
I have the Michelin 275/80R22.5 X MULTI ENERGY Z LRH for steers because they require 5 lbs less PSI than all the other Michelins. I loved the Continentals I had (still have them on the rear) but we were beating our brains out at 110 PSI which is what the Continental inflation chart called for our axle weight.......12,440 lbs loaded,
whereas the Michelins only require 95 PSI.
Exclusive of other factors you'll get the cushiest ride with Multi X Energy Z (H), IMO.
Add centrimatics balancers. "H"
The G vs. H decision always interests me. Ours had G, and I replaced with (Michelin) G since it met all the specs. Why do so many prefer the H?
Almost time to replace tires again (even though these have few miles and look brand new!), so I'm facing the same tire decisions again now.
And yes, we have Centramatics and have never driven a coach without them, so I cannot compare.
Chris
With the H rating the pressure can be lower for a softer ride.
I'm running XZA3 (load range G) on my 34' 97 270. 80psi front and back. Rides nice. Rig weighs 26K.
jor
Jor the idea that the same pressure is correct front and rear is rare, but you knew that already I feel? Mine is 10 more front. But a 34' who knows
Yea, it's just more or less. The recommended Michelin pressure is actually lower on both ends. I've screwed around with different pressures and have settled on this one. It's always dangerous to bring up tire pressures here as it vies with religion and politics and dumping procedures to bring out the zealotry in us all!
jor
It's always dangerous to bring up tire pressures here as it vies with religion and politics and dumping procedures to bring out the zealotry in us all!
jor
Boy ain't that the truth
We had to run Xza3+ "h" as the then available 7610 rating for a single allowed 97/87 f/r and a nice ride on so cal concrete block freeways
I agree with Barry. That's what I'm running on my coach.