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Replaced steer tires last week ahead of the current trip we are on. Long story short and after contacting several dealers in our area, we finally found a pair of BF Goodrich tires to replace the XZE Michelins. The Michelins were 295/80r/22.5. The Goodrich's are 315/80r/22.5 (ST230). Some points to note: The BFGs were covered through the FMCA Advantage Program (Michelin Company). Discount was about 10%. I found the tires through Snider Fleet Service in Houston. Was worried about degradation in ride quality but was pleasantly surprised. Straight line ride was about the same but maybe a bit stiffer due to higher load rating. Cornering and cross wind ride seems to be better. I think due to stronger sidewalls. Here's the interesting thing: As we were sitting in the office, and watching the service tech install the tires, the service manager said these tires, and most all, would "move on the rim" for up to 5,000 miles. Brother and I looked at each other and thought Baloney! So, before heading back home I took a Sharpie marker and marked the tire where the valve stem was on the rim. Lo and behold, by the time we got back home the tires had moved about 70 degrees from original location! Tire pressure had not changed at all. We are about 1,000 miles into this trip and it seems the tires have settled in with minimal movement. I've been marking and noting every evening we stop. I haven't noticed an imbalance since the tires have moved but will have them rebalanced once we get back home. Safe Travels and "Go Harvick!!" Blake