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New Tire Question

The party that has purchased their new to them 1994 Foretravel GV Unihome U280, from Barb and I, will be picking this beauty up tomorrow before noon, however, the coach is scheduled for a tire change early in the morning.  Michelin's Pilot XZA 1+, 275/80R 22.5 LRG are on the unit right now, and Toyo M154 295/75 22.5" LRG are due to be installed.  According to the agent that crossed the referenced the correct Michelin data, these Toyo tires are going to be okay.  That's close to the current situation, so my question is:  Are these Toyo tires a good match for his new rig? 

Any help with this issue will be greatly appreciated.
 
James
James McBroom
1994 U280 36'

Re: New Tire Question

Reply #1 –
I am sure they are the ones I have put on the front of my 2000 U295 when I took off the older Michelins. I have been happy
John H
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 #2 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
I am sure they are the ones I have put on the front of my 2000 U295 when I took off the older Michelins. I have been happy
John H

Hi John!  Thanks for the comment to my question!

James
James McBroom
1994 U280 36'

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Reply #3 –
I have 2+ years and 20,000 miles on my Toyo 154's and they look like new.    I feel the ride and handling is equal to the Michelins.    I had no dimensional issues and have no rubs at any point during turning.  They balanced up perfect with very little additional weight. 

Dave VanAmburg
David VanAmburg
'99 U320 42ft

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: wamu1david –
I have 2+ years and 20,000 miles on my Toyo 154's and they look like new.    I feel the ride and handling is equal to the Michelins.    I had no dimensional issues and have no rubs at any point during turning.  They balanced up perfect with very little additional weight. 

Dave VanAmburg

Thanks for the comments, Dave.

James
James McBroom
1994 U280 36'

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Reply #5 –
295/75/22.5 Toyo does it fit on the same rim that 9R22.5 or 255/80/22.5 or 265/75/22.5 fit?

On my 94/U225 I have new Toyo 265/75/22.5 ... if i can put 295/75/22.5 (which will be wider) i rather go as wide as i can for the front tires. I am getting ready to buy tires for the back .... if 295 can go to front i can put the 265's on the back.
Thank you,
AL
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #6 –
I just looked at mine and they are 295/75R. 22.5  M147 Toyos. no problem with clearance and run fine
JohnH
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.

Re: New Tire Question

Reply #7 –
On my 94/U225 I have new Toyo 265/75/22.5 ... if i can put 295/75/22.5 (which will be wider) i rather go as wide as i can for the front tires. I am getting ready to buy tires for the back .... if 295 can go to front i can put the 265's on the back.
Thank you,
AL

Al here is some info

size              Wheel width  Overall Dia    Overall width  Load width    Rev per mile
265/75R22.5        7.5          38.4              10.2              11.1                  541
295/75R22.5        8.25          40.2              11.2              12.2                  517

If you change to a larger tire you must take the wheel width into consideration or you
will have wear and handling problems.
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 #8 –
Al, also I think you will have a clearance problem.

The 9R22.5 were on a 7.5 wide wheel  had overall dia of 38.3 overall width8.9 and
loaded width 9.7  and 542 Rev per mile
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 #9 –
Al,
You might look for wear points on the front suspension and see if your tires are rubbing on full lock turns already.  Know mine did, and I was using the standard size spec.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Reply #10 –
The U225 came with 6.75X22.5 wheels. The 255/80R22.5 Michelin or others 265/75R22.5 is pushing it for that narrow rim.  Nothing wider will work.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #11 –
I thought so ... thank you.
For my back tires I am trying to find 9x22.5 ... they are not easy to find on line ... have to order it through tire shop i think.
What was that product called that attaches to the both side by side tires and keeps the air pressure same on them all the time?
I found it (Crossfire Dual Tire Pressure Equalization System) Cross Fire.
Former 2003 GV U295 (6230) (2015 - 2025)
Former 94 GV U225 (2013-2016)

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Reply #12 –
9R22.5 OR as many of us have done, Michelin 255/80R22.5 will also fit on the 6.75 wheel and have adequate dual spacing.  At most, you will need to make a very minor adjustment to the front cut angles.  That adjustment is done with a standard screw driver on the top and bottom of the Sheppard M100 steering box-- very easy.  Some have reported use of 265/75R22.5, but I have no first hand information on this size for the U225 and/or U240.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #13 –
I have the Crossfire on my rears... I guess I like them... at least no issues. You get them for a specific pressure range and then just check them with a glance.

I don't know how a TPMS system will work with the Crossfire installed. If you get a blowout on either back tire the Crossfire is supposed to hold pressure in the good tire. A TPMS would show some indication of lowered pressure, however. You would only need a TPMS for 4 tires.

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."