bburns8 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 I replaced the two front steer tires on my MH with Michelin XRV 255/80R 22.5. I still have a set of 4 Toyo tires 265/75 22.5 on the rear. I will be replacing the 4 rear tires with Michelin XRV 255/80R 22.5. There is a burning rubber smell when driving my MH only since the Michelin XRV tires were put the front two steering tires a few days ago. Is this burning rubber smell normal? Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted August 23, 2016 Are you sure it's burnt rubber smell or new rubber smell. If you ever walked into a tire warehouse you will know what I'm talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bburns8 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 Yes, but not 100% sure. I smell the new rubber smell outside the coach like in a tire warehouse. When driving it smells different like burnt rubber or burnt wires. The smell started since the tires were mounted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 23, 2016 Have you felt the tires for excessive heat, or looked for rubbing marks? Electrical smell is different from rubber smell. What was the size of the original front tire? Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted August 23, 2016 bburns8! Thinking your coach has wet hubs on the front, though gear oil does not smell like rubber. Look and see if you have a leak in one of the front wheel seals. How far do you drive before you smell the hot rubber? or after some heavy braking? Hot running wheel bearings or a failed seal could be a possibility. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bburns8 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 Update: The burning smell when driving is now gone. I was concerned as I have never experienced this before with any new tires I have purchased. Thanks everyone for responding and for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks for letting us know. Congrads on your new tires and I knew this post will have a good ending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites