shalom Report post Posted April 19, 2016 We are currently in the Mesa AZ. area. Monaco 2007 Dynasty Queen IV. Need 4 rear tires, for the rear axle, 295 80 22.5. Perhaps take offs or new? I also would like to sell the take offs for 50.00 each to cover cost of mounting. Not sure if I'm just dreaming here. Need thoughts/advice. WHAT TIRE IS BEST AND WHERE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Are you a FMCA member? If so, find a Michelin dealer in your area that does "Fleet Prices"! Get 4 new tires. As for the old ones, ask the dealership, they generally know someone who buys used tires. Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Talked to a friend of mine that owns a large tire dealership. When I made mention that my take offs would still be good for the rock haulers trailers, he said that the 295/80R-22.5s were not a highly sought after size. Just on Motor Homes. That might be why so many Tire Manufacturers only build them once a year. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpelatt Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Just as Herman said above, I just replaced my 295's and went with 315's mainly because they are far more readily available, and even though they are the next size up, they were actually $60.00 ea. cheaper...through the FMCA Michelin program. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmciccarello Report post Posted April 19, 2016 So much information I am going crazy. I'm getting ready to replace all six of my tires on my DP. I have found some Michelin 275/80R 22.5H XZA3+Plus. Anyone have any experience with these. I have a 2004 Horizon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 jmciccarello, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. One of the prime questions after verifying that they are the correct size and load range is their AGE. The last four digits of the complete DOT number which is molded into only one side of each tire indicates the WEEK and YEAR of production. This is important because it is likely that you will replace the tires due to age instead of tread wear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmciccarello Report post Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks Wolfe10, They are one grade up from what was on the coach. I am just concerned about the ride. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 20, 2016 jm. What was on the coach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Shalom. Herman is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmciccarello Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Manholt DP had Michelin 275/80R 22.5 XZA3 LRG James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted April 21, 2016 On 4/19/2016 at 5:30 PM, hermanmullins said: ...the 295/80R-22.5s were not a highly sought after size. Just on Motor Homes... Herman Quite true, Herman, we found out the hard way. Last May we had a RF blow out on I 55 south of Chicago. We sat on the side of the road...edge of the road actually...for over five hours while they looked for a 295/80R22.5. Finally found one over 50 miles away...for $800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tireman9 Report post Posted April 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, FIVE said: Quite true, Herman, we found out the hard way. Last May we had a RF blow out on I 55 south of Chicago. We sat on the side of the road...edge of the road actually...for over five hours while they looked for a 295/80R22.5. Finally found one over 50 miles away...for $800. Downside of having an unusual size. I have suggested in this video that people investigate the ease of getting replacement tire in the size they run. If your size is not common you might consider carrying an un-mounted spare tire for emergencies. You can store a lot of stuff inside an un-mounted tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted April 22, 2016 On a previous coach, the size that was mounted and blew was not a popular size, I actually replaced two to the correct size for less money than one of the incorrect oddball size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F451959 Report post Posted July 12, 2016 My DOT code is 489 should I be concerned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 12, 2016 F451959, Yourd date code will be four digits. Example 0116 which means the tires were manufactured the first week of 2016. As for a spare, I just replaced three tires. I kept the best one and put it in my storage bay slide. We are going on a 7 week trip and in these temperatures I am not taking any chances. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F451959 Report post Posted July 12, 2016 Herman no these are the date codes DOT FVEA-AU2 X 489 this was the only tire I can get the code for on the back Right outside duelly. The Right side front is FVEA CN8 X 2511 Therefore I am waiting to crawl under to see what the codes are for the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F451959 Report post Posted July 12, 2016 I was hopeful someone would disagree with me that this tire was made the first week of December 1999-1989 or1979 My Coach is a 2001 American Dream. I bought it a few years ago and everyone told me the tires were like new and wouldn't have to worry about them. So I didn't. Had them inspected last year and mechanic said I could get another year at least out of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 12, 2016 I think they are 09' and 11'... 09's should be replaced. Herman. Where are you going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 12, 2016 Correct, unless the tires have direction arrows I always ask that the date codes be mounted to the outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 12, 2016 Yea, I don't crawl well...the Lord gave me two legs. Come to think about it, the legs are going out too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F451959 Report post Posted July 12, 2016 Since I have owned the coach for 3 years I have been to Texas 2 and Black Hills 2 as well as Colorado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 12, 2016 Carl, I don't mind my legs going out. What I don't like is the hangover that keeps hanging on day after day after day. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tireman9 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 A suggestion for everyone. Next time you buy a tire be sure to record the full DOT serial, tire size and Load Range. Much easier to do before a tire is placed on the coach. Keep the tire info in your "important stuff" file. With this information, it will be easier in the future to know what you have when it comes time to replace or when bad stuff happens and you need to tell road service what you need. The up side of having this info written down is that if there is ever a tire recall you can quickly check your notes to see if you "won" new tires. An alternate suggestion I give during my FMCA tire seminar is to "hire" a teenager and give them a flashlight and blanket or throw rug and $5 and have them crawl under the coach, if needed, to record the DOT of the current tires. This will be much easier done on a nice day and may require the coach to be moved a few feet to get the serial in a position they can view. The good news is that this only needs to be done once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceN53 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 All tire purchasers using the FMCA Michelin discount: I will be needing a set of 6, (275 70R 22.5) for my 2007 Fleetwood Excursion. For budgeting purposes, can someone tell me what the price is going to be for a set of 6 installed? If not, is it possible to find out? It seems that you must buy them first and then you know the cost, is that right? Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 18, 2016 Wrong. Call a truck tire dealer that does fleet Michelin and ask for availability and cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
