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Bottomland4x4 · 03-19-2018, 05:40 AM

The date code on both tires are 2011. I don't understand why one has the cracks and the other does not? Maybe the tire was exposed more to the sun with the previous owner? I don't mind paying for the Michelin, but I would expect it to last longer? I had a dealer who has dealt with truck conversions many years tell me that the Michelin tires were one of the worst to weather crack and show of be replaced at a maximim of 6 years?
The toyo tires I was looking at are designed for commercial busses and have some good reviews on motorhome forums. They are supposedly heavier sidewalks due to the likely hood of hitting curbs etc in the bus environment. I'm going to talk to a good friend who has been selling commercial tires for about 20 years and see what he says. Thanks for the feedback!

03-19-2018, 05:40 AM	#5
Bottomland4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mt airy Posts: 170	The date code on both tires are 2011. I don't understand why one has the cracks and the other does not? Maybe the tire was exposed more to the sun with the previous owner? I don't mind paying for the Michelin, but I would expect it to last longer? I had a dealer who has dealt with truck conversions many years tell me that the Michelin tires were one of the worst to weather crack and show of be replaced at a maximim of 6 years? The toyo tires I was looking at are designed for commercial busses and have some good reviews on motorhome forums. They are supposedly heavier sidewalks due to the likely hood of hitting curbs etc in the bus environment. I'm going to talk to a good friend who has been selling commercial tires for about 20 years and see what he says. Thanks for the feedback! __________________ 2004 renegade toter, 16 foot conversion with 8 foot slide out. Mercedes and 12 spd meritor. Sold... 2006 renegade 2800bm motorhome new ride!