tahiti16
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That is not a Michelin or Goodyear exclusive, very few will ever admit it is their fault. At best they replace for "customer Satisfaction" or "goodwill". The OP though sounds like it "could" be a road hazard which these days nobody covers unless you buy addon coverage.
Make sure the matching tire in the dual pair doesn't have a matching split! This would definitiely make it look like a road hazard. i have seen and "heard" rv's going down the raod with something stuck between the duals.
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dentmac
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Sorry confused.
What are your numbers? GVW -- gross vehicle weight?
If you mean GAWR ,then you are running over loaded
Your numbers don't match the Michelin site.
From the Michelin site load capacity at 105 psi is 5150 each = 10,300
duals at 90 psi 8410 each = 16,820
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pkunk
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dentmac wrote:Sorry confused.
What are your numbers? GVW -- gross vehicle weight?
If you mean GAWR ,then you are running over loaded
Your numbers don't match the Michelin site.
From the Michelin site load capacity at 105 psi is 5150 each = 10,300
duals at 90 psi 8410 each = 16,820 duals at 90 psi 8410 each = 16,820 ???
Times 4 = 33640 Math is tough sometimes-that's why I use a calculater
1989 Allegro, 30 ft., 454 CI 4 BBL, 3 spd.auto, 125gal.gas tank,85g.water & 85 grey &75 black holding tanks. 3-12v Optima 31m coach batteries
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LVJ58
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pfunk, Must admit I'm biased toward the Bridgestone Series R250F tires and run them on our coach.
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In automotive and LT tires, the difference between Bridgestone and Firestone is that Bridgestone has dual tread compound, where as the Firestone does not. For many years now, I have been running Bridgestone on everything I own and have been very pleased. (except for the rears on the motorhome which are Firestone)
BTW: Only simple math is difficult.
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JohnnyT
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pkunk wrote:dentmac wrote:Sorry confused.
What are your numbers? GVW -- gross vehicle weight?
If you mean GAWR ,then you are running over loaded
Your numbers don't match the Michelin site.
From the Michelin site load capacity at 105 psi is 5150 each = 10,300
duals at 90 psi 8410 each = 16,820 duals at 90 psi 8410 each = 16,820 ???
Times 4 = 33640 Math is tough sometimes-that's why I use a calculater
pkunk, the allowable weight rating for the weights listed for Michelin 255/80R22.5 XRV® LRG are as stated by dentmac.
I do have a couple of questions for you. Earlier you posted
"frt GVW is 10410 105PSI
rr is 17000 90PSI"
Are these the actual weights you are running?...
Do you happen to know what the GVWR is for the front and rear axle for your 30 foot 1989 Allegro?
Could you state the complete tire size for your coach? The wieght ratings being discussed seem to be for the 255/80R22.5 XRV® LRG... Is this in fact the tire size you have on your 30 foot 1989 Allegro? You indicated "255/80's" as your tire size...
The Michelin XRV series has had a very checkered reputation on this forum... No tire is immune from road hazards, and all are susceptible to increased risk if they are under inflated for the load they are carrying...
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pfunk
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Those are gross and I dont have a ton of weight (most I ever did was a full tank of water (800lbs) I am WELL below the weight rating of the tires. Those are the factory specs and they fall within that loaded I dont know the exact number but it is like 4-5K lbs (fuel/water/luggage/my 200lb butt) so I am no whaier near those weights that are on the chassis rating, Its a 38 HR endeavor and one of the 1st things I did was check all the capacities and weights (guy before me had it weighed) before buying,, the only thing I was distressed about was I can tow 10K (GVCW), but they installed a 5Klb hitch from the factory (which is perfect for what I will ever pull with this thing anyway, but you allways like to be ABLE to)
Its a 255/80/R22.5 XRV
Thiere was no indication of damage (right in between the tires and no mark on the inside tire opposite the blowout so it was a sidewall failure. The thing rides so smooth that I didnt notice a pot hole (I live in Michigan) which I try to avoid,, thier was no hard hit that I felt,, just noticed the tire walking out my back door and checked it. I allways check pressure and everything was up to snuff. even in my yard I have a billy club to check them just walking around it not in use (used to do that in trucks to find major differances in pressure)
We ussed to run trucks with damn near bald tires that I know were over 10-15 years old and held a lot more weight then thiese. NO way shoulda a couple year old tire (2-5 guessing (still have to check the dates)) blowout exspecially when it is under weighted. I wont use that brand ever with my family in the back, thats why Im replacing all of them, no question, I want them off my rig.
Ill say it again, those are the gross weights and even if I was loaded to them I still wouldnt be over. I looked up the spec of the tire allready and did all the math because that was my 1st thought (this was a second time to confirm my nubers because I checked it before we bought it)
I think I am leaning twards Brigestone, I know they make a good truck tire
I am righting off trying to get any money from them, but I will still file a complaint with the state (they have 30 days to reply) and them as high as I can go. I dont expect them to pay for anything. A, becuse I didnt install the tires. and B, they would fight me tooth and nail
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Have Michelin and no problems. Almost time for new ones. Will go with Michelin again.
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You state that you did not install these tires. That leads me to believe that you have no idea how they had been used or abused prior to your purchasing the RV. You also have stated that you do not know how old the tires are. Why are you bad mouthing a product based on what you perceive to be true (other people's posted complaints because the tire manufacturer would not give them new tires) when you also think you hit a pothole.
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pfunk
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bad mouthing a product, its a truck tire, no blems great tread and it FAILED, no, I didnt do an ultrasound on it nor should I have too.
Edit, and I doubt its been in the baja 1000
and yeah I saw what ya wrote thier buddy
I was going to PM ya, but its blocked for obvious reasons
g'day
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