Ihe big consideration might be warranty. However, due to the low mileage, and expected replacement time frame. I might consider the cheaper tire. Disclaimer, I bought 7 Chinese amde tires at Wal-Mart, mainly for the 3,500 or so Wal-Marts to get a replacement. Cost was about $140 per tire, mounted balanced, and Wal-Mart's full replacement warranty, good at any Wal-Mart without question..
They are round and ride well. No complaints.
Tom, MS II

I have the Toyos.
Road noise was a consideration for us.
Les Schwabs guarantee and service policy was also a consideration.
Do you have steel wheels or aluminum? Consider having extended valve stems installed no matter who you go with, fishing for the valve on the inside of an aluminum wheel is a pain.

Mitch wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 12:45

I have the Toyos.
Road noise was a consideration for us.
Les Schwabs guarantee and service policy was also a consideration.
Do you have steel wheels or aluminum? Consider having extended valve stems installed no matter who you go with, fishing for the valve on the inside of an aluminum wheel is a pain.

We have 16in Alcoas, and already have the extended metal valve stems.

Is road noise really noticeable in these coaches?

Jared

lotsofspareparts wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 12:51

Mitch wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 12:45

I have the Toyos.
Road noise was a consideration for us.
Les Schwabs guarantee and service policy was also a consideration.
Do you have steel wheels or aluminum? Consider having extended valve stems installed no matter who you go with, fishing for the valve on the inside of an aluminum wheel is a pain.

We have 16in Alcoas, and already have the extended metal valve stems.

Is road noise really noticeable in these coaches?

Jared

What? WHAT? Just a minute, let me pull over, can't hear a damn thing!

When I bought tires for the Twinkie II I was much more concerned with reliability than with price. It really doesn't matter if any Walmart will warranty a tire if the nearest Walmart is 150 miles away. Sort of like when you buy the house brand rebuilt starter from AutoZone or O'Reilys with a lifetime guarantee. It really doesn't help if you wind up replacing the starter every year. I'd much rather pay twice as much for a new starter and have it last for 10 years.

We are concerned with reliability as well Dave, but when the CFO looks at the budget..... and how few miles we will use per year..... She decided that the less expensive tires were the way to go.

And Rick at Les Schwab, whom I have dealt with for years, says it is actually a really good tire for the price. He had a buddy purchase a set from his recommendation 2 months ago for his Class A MH and he loves them.

So, I had Rick order 2 more since they only had 4 in stock, am dropping the wheels off on Monday on my way home from work (I am not moving this thing again until I replace the oil cooler lines, just waiting to hear back from JR Slaten), and Rick said they would be ready in about an hour. Just under $900 out the door.

Jared

lotsofspareparts wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 17:18

We are concerned with reliability as well Dave, but when the CFO looks at the budget..... and how few miles we will use per year..... She decided that the less expensive tires were the way to go.

And Rick at Les Schwab, whom I have dealt with for years, says it is actually a really good tire for the price. He had a buddy purchase a set from his recommendation 2 months ago for his Class A MH and he loves them.

So, I had Rick order 2 more since they only had 4 in stock, am dropping the wheels off on Monday on my way home from work (I am not moving this thing again until I replace the oil cooler lines, just waiting to hear back from JR Slaten), and Rick said they would be ready in about an hour. Just under $900 out the door.

Jared

You need seven. Don't use your best old tire for the spare. It will let you down when you most need it. Even it the spare wheel is a 16.5", get a new Firestone Transforce for it.

All 7 of my wheels are Alcoa, and the CFO said, and I quote "I will be damned if we are going to spend money to replace the spare tire too, that's why we have roadside assistance!!)........

And that was the end of that conversation.

Jared

lotsofspareparts wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 17:41

All 7 of my wheels are Alcoa, and the CFO said, and I quote "I will be damned if we are going to spend money to replace the spare tire too, that's why we have roadside assistance!!)........

And that was the end of that conversation.

Jared

So when you put on the 12 year old spare, and it fails immediately, and you have to wait 4 hours for a gooseneck trailer to haul you home, do you get to say "I told you so"?

If I am going camping, that means I don't have to be anywhere in a hurry. I'm not driving this thing to a Doctors Appt or to a potential court date.

When you have roadside assistance you sit, wait, make some lunch, dinner, whatever, watch a movie and make the best of it.

It would be a flat tire, not what I would call an "Emergency Situation".

Best part is it is covered under my insurance. And some surprises can be an opportunity to have fun.

Jared

edit, I drove 35 miles home on those 12 year old tires, which happen to be Goodyears. I have already picked the best and it will be mounted on the spare rim to take the place of the bald Michelin that is on it now.

lotsofspareparts wrote on Sat, 28 June 2014 18:35

If I am going camping, that means I don't have to be anywhere in a hurry. I'm not driving this thing to a Doctors Appt or to a potential court date.

When you have roadside assistance you sit, wait, make some lunch, dinner, whatever, watch a movie and make the best of it.

It would be a flat tire, not what I would call an "Emergency Situation".

Best part is it is covered under my insurance. And some surprises can be an opportunity to have fun.

Jared

edit, I drove 35 miles home on those 12 year old tires, which happen to be Goodyears. I have already picked the best and it will be mounted on the spare rim to take the place of the bald Michelin that is on it now.

My last remark on this. The absolute worst thing you can do to a 12 year old tire is dismount and mount it again. The sidewall is likely failing already, and you just stretched it, twice! Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Take the next month's beer and skittles money and buy one more tire. You won't regret it. You will if you don't.