Toyo M170 for 2000 U270

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Toyo M170 for 2000 U270

March 26, 2019, 10:23:18 am

Looking at replacing the tires on my 2000 U270 and I have gotten a pretty good price on the Toyo M170 tires and I'm curious who all is running on these and how you like them. Thanks in advance

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Reply #1 – March 26, 2019, 10:39:03 am

I have been running them for 2 years and like them as well as the MicheIin's had before.

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Reply #2 – March 26, 2019, 10:46:52 am

We run the M177,G rated so far so good.

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Reply #3 – March 26, 2019, 11:13:04 am

Quote from: John44 – March 26, 2019, 10:46:52 am

We run the M177,G rated so far so good.

Same with us, love them...Cheap as chips.

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Reply #4 – March 26, 2019, 11:37:30 am

Is a load range H too much?

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Reply #5 – March 26, 2019, 11:47:18 am

Look at the pressure charts for your nose weight. IMHO if you are under 10000# use the G and run at 95 PSI. The H tires will run less pressure, weigh more, ride harder, and cost you fuel.

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Reply #6 – March 26, 2019, 11:51:32 am

Thanks I guess I should mention that they will be just going on rear axle as steer tires are only 1.5 years old and they are Firestone...unless Firestone's are the devil I would leave them on.

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Reply #7 – March 26, 2019, 12:00:06 pm

Also where would I go to weigh the four corners of my MH

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Reply #8 – March 26, 2019, 12:24:44 pm

Quote from: Flatfisher53 – March 26, 2019, 12:00:06 pm

Also where would I go to weigh the four corners of my MH

You will need to tell us where you are for specific recommendations.

But, many truck stops have/can direct you to scales that can do axle weights. Yes, individual wheel weights are better, but axle weights will get you close.

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Reply #9 – March 26, 2019, 12:36:52 pm

I am in the Melbourne FL area

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Reply #10 – March 26, 2019, 12:50:43 pm

Contact RVSEF for 4 wheel position weighing near you (Cocoa): Cocoa, FL

Probably within 25 miles of you.

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Reply #11 – March 26, 2019, 12:52:15 pm

Flying J, county dump, gravel sales. etc.
Take a couple of old tires to the dump along with a non cash offering , explain that you would like two weights etc.

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Reply #12 – March 26, 2019, 01:54:19 pm

Awesome thanks guys, Hoping to hear more good reports on the Toyo M170 or if u have a different model toyo tire let me know please. And thanks again

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Reply #13 – March 26, 2019, 03:23:05 pm

We run Toyo M 177 H on the front and M177 G on the rear. Rides Great Steers Great.

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Reply #14 – March 26, 2019, 05:01:40 pm

Quote from: Flatfisher53 – March 26, 2019, 01:54:19 pm

Awesome thanks guys, Hoping to hear more good reports on the Toyo M170 or if u have a different model toyo tire let me know please. And thanks again

Nothing better for a Toyo steer tire, very satisfied.

M137 Extreme Long Haul Commercial Steer Tire | Toyo Tires

Re: Toyo M170 for 2000 U270

Reply #15 – March 26, 2019, 07:52:08 pm

A new Toyo tire seems to steer as well as the older Michelin's.

You said this was a rear axle use. Not nearly as important.

Went from Xza-2's to Xzavier-3+'s and the upgrade in rolling resistance was very noticeable.

Coach coasts now. Have to use the brakes/ retreader more.

No insult just an observation that when a owner changes from an older Michelin to a newer anything tire and says it feels and drives the same is good.

Versus a new design Michelin drives better than the older designed tires

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Reply #16 – March 26, 2019, 07:53:36 pm

Actually, virtually ANY brand new tire will ride/drive better than a 7-8 year old "any tire".

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Reply #17 – March 26, 2019, 07:53:48 pm

I put Toyo m177 G rated on all 6 tires and centramatics all the way around. Rides smooth as glass, quiet and tracks excellent. Had Bridgestones before. Wore well, but quite a lot rougher ride.

Larry

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Reply #18 – March 26, 2019, 09:11:42 pm

Sounds like toyo it is. Now to decide on G or H load rating
Thanks

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Reply #19 – March 26, 2019, 11:44:03 pm

H rated on most tires is 6710 pounds at 120/130 pounds.

Michelin's g's are 6710. Michelin "H's" are 7160 at 120.

I think the Toyos are 6610 for "h"s?

I switched tires to allow the 10 pound less pressure for la freeways

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Reply #20 – March 27, 2019, 08:14:43 am

Here's a link to a discussion we had a few years back;

Just want to know about Toyo M170 & M177

I run "H" on the front for "Blow-out" protection Heaver side wall if I hit a Pot Hole....

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Reply #21 – March 27, 2019, 08:17:14 am

I am on my 2nd set. Price is good for my area at $2800.00 out the door. Ride is good 95 psi front and 90 psi in the rear.

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Reply #22 – March 27, 2019, 12:52:35 pm

Just got done with a 4500 mile trip on our new Toyo M137's H load rated on all positions. Why M137's? I wanted a solid rib for dry traction and less road noise along with a little less tread depth (15/32 Vs 19/32) and thus less tread squirm. Most of us will never even use a third (and likely even less) of the available tread depth over the life of our tires. Nor drive much in the rain or snow or mud. So deep cross sipes are quite un-neccesary.

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Reply #23 – March 28, 2019, 11:03:49 am

After reading lots of posts about this, and after a LONG discussion with Greg at Herman Power, we went from Michelin to Toyo M177 for our trip into Mexico. I never was crazy about the very narrow first groove the tire has. It picked up gravel way too easy. Anyway, no conplaints on ride or handling....BUT....I lost a chunk of out brand new tire on a rough Mexican road. We'll see how I am treated when in Nac early May

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Reply #24 – March 28, 2019, 11:05:14 am

Assume you are NOT driving on that one!

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