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Anyone running 295 75R 22.5s  instead of 275 80'S on the 95-2000 model coaches? They are almost identical in size, the only problem I could see would be if you dumped the suspension and tried to move the coach(the 275's rub now). The reason I am contemplating this is you have way more tire choices with the truck tire size rather than the 275 80's.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #1 –
My coach had 295's on it when I bought it 12 years ago and I've kept with that size - doesn't seem to be a problem.  I think there are a lot of owners who have done that for the very same reasons you mention.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

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Reply #2 –
Bruce,

I have run 295s for years with no problem.

I am going to get new ones today at $382 minus $70 for my old tires or $312 down the highway.

I can choose Toyo or Hankook.  I have run both for years with no problems and great ride.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Reply #3 –
Those using 295 instead of 275, please tell us the rest of the tire size numbers after the slash.

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Reply #4 –
Barry,

Mine are 295/75R 22.5 which are the same diameter as 275/80 22.5.

The 295/80R 22.5 is too large in diameter for my 1995 U320 coach.  These tires are not often used by the truckers and are much harder to find due to fewer manufactures making that size and cost more as a result.  Michelin and Goodyear are two manufactures that do make this size.

Thank goodness, I do not need the weight carrying capacity of the 295/80R 22.5 tires.  My coach grosses at 32k pounds while I seem to remember seeing the new multi-slide coaches at a gross of 42k pounds.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Reply #5 –
kumho 295/75/r/22.5 6 years and no problems.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Bill Willett –
kumho 95/75/r/22.5 6 years and no problems.
I just learned about this very large Korean manufacturer.  The tires for the BMW are due for a change.  I had done the research with Consumer Reports.  The reports on this brand are very good.  Definitely will consider the Kumho's for the Beamer.  Now I may have to check out dealers locally for the Foretravel.  I know no one can come close to the price for the BMW tires.
Peter
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Rudy –
Bruce,

I have run 295s for years with no problem.

I am going to get new ones today at $382 minus $70 for my old tires or $312 down the highway.

I can choose Toyo or Hankook.  I have run both for years with no problems and great ride.
Thats the reasion I'm going with the 295's can't deal with the $500+ cost of the "RV special" tires, and no resale on the old ones.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #8 –
I will second Toyo as had them on the 7 BMW for many years and absolutely loved them and held the road better than the original Mich'. I now have Toyo on the front of coach as I had damage on one so of course put both sides on. The trip to Cody etc was short but they steered and rode fine. Will replace the rears when time with the Toyo.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #9 –
On my 1996 U280 36ft I replace the Michelin 275/80R22.5 with Bridgestone R250F load range G size 295/75R22/5 at Southern Tire Mart, Ardmore, Ok at a cost mounted and balanced $2396.25 on Nov 7th 2011. 

The diameter of the 295/75R22.5 is 40.2 inches, with Revs per mile of 517
    "    "    "    "  "  275/80R22.5 is 40.1 inches, with Revs per mile of 517

I have had no trouble does not touch anywhere when air dumped, also ride smooth
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #10 –
Kumhos and Toyos make great DOT race tires - very common in SCCA, etc. Great prices. I ran Kumhos on my Audi V8q - a big noisier than the Dunlops, but great grip and wear.

Both those above and Hankook have great reps in the commercial tire arena.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT