A little more detail… The rubber grommets I showed to hold the extensions firmly in place are hard to find. BUT....I finally have them in my Amazon Store in the "Tire, Engine & Chassis Care" category. And I highly recommend installing Dill Stainless Stems and Extensions that you can get from the tire shop. They'll size them to the exact length you need. These grommets in my store are a little pricey but well worth the money. They also come with a pair of extensions that will probably be the wrong size for your needs. Just don’t use them. Simply press these tough rubber grommets into the holes on your outside dually’s rim, the extension goes through them, then attach your TPMS sensor. Don’t put any type of lubricant on the grommets before you press them in. You want them to press in tight. They’ll keep your extensions & TPMS sensor solid. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet Our front Michelin tires were approaching to dating out with age and our rear Toyo tires were already 4.5yrs. old and getting older every day. Even though I could have gotten more life out of the tires, being a full timer, I need good tires that I can rely on going forward in the future. I depend on my tires every day. I wanted to change them out now while I still could. With inflation now on rise and supply chains already stressed, I didn’t want to wait another 6 months to a year and then deal with getting new tires, even if I could find them. I’m already seeing and hearing reports from many RVer’s around the country, that many brands of tires are getting hard to find, back ordered for weeks/months and that’s if you can find them at all. And from what I’m seeing, it’s only going to get worse and prices going higher. So being the proactive guy that I am, I acted now. With my past experience with Toyo tires, I decided to go with M122's all the way around. They are a wider tire than the Michelin 235 x 80R22.5 XRV tires that comes standard on many Class A motorhomes or even the M154 Toyo that some Class A owners go with for a Michelin replacement. Even though the M154 are a little wider, I like the M122 because they’re even a little more wider. I like more meat on the road. And even though there are wider than the above two tires, they still allow enough clearance between the dually’s to keep the tires cool. You can install to thick of tires on the dually’s that will prevent proper cooling, but these Toyo’s are not one of them. In the past 4.5 years with my rear Toyo’s, my TPMS always showed those tires running right around 105º or so, and that’s in the summer with 90psi. They’re a terrific tire IMO. It took Southern Tire 3wks. to get these tires and they also installed Dill Stainless Stems and Extensions. If you're not going to Road Force Balance your tires OR run Centramatic Rings then the standard position for your stems on the rear dually's is 180º opposite of each other. Not side-by-side like I did mine. There is no one part number for Centramatic Rings. The ones you need will depend on the type of hubs you have, bolt pattern and the year and model of your RV. There are literally dozens of different configurations. Contact Centramatic sales and they'll get you the right ones for your RV. www.centramatic.com/
Thank you Martin. I appreciate all the fine details you provide in your videos. Many times it's a lack of details that can make a project much more difficult. Your easy step by step videos along with honest and detailed information makes your videos so good!!
Thanks for all the info, picking up our new 2023 Forest River XLR Boost 21XLRX tomorrow. I am a retired truck driver of close to 25 years and the #1 cost is fuel and the 2nd biggest expense are tires. I owned several trucks in my career and the biggest thing I learned was to get yourself into a routine of checking your rig daily. Check your tires and your oil every time you get fuel and when you do stop for any reason always do a walk around, and unlike driving a big rig where you are on a schedule my RV days will be at a much slower pace. Thanks again.
I’m getting TOYO tires installed Monday. I had watched your video previously and I remembered that tool you were talking about for the lug caps. My front wheels are solid, but my back duallys had the dummy covers. Thanks for your informative video. I honestly didn’t know what that tool was for. It’s been in the kitchen drawer in the RV since 2016. Bought it new in 2016 37TB Thor Challenger
Martin, to quote a saying my Dad used often... "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt"! So knowledgeable and easily understandable, thank you for ALL your helpful tips!!
Thanks for the video. I have 2 Toyo's on the front of my MH and I like them. They are nearing the end of their life. On the rear I have 3 Goodyear and 1 Yokohama. I have learned that many tire stores do not handle 22.5" tires! So I have had problems finding tires to fit. But recently I found a tire shop near my house that stocks Toyos so I will probably go there when its time to buy tires.
Martin, thank you for all your work on this channel. I just asked the Centramatic person on the phone about using their balancer on my Airstream Atlas motor coach with the 16x5.5 Alcoa wheels. He said that you can't use them because there is not enough clearance for the calipers. I said that I had seen someone (you) place the balancer between the two wheels in the dualies and he said he hasn't heard of doing that. Am I confused, or is this guy (from the company) misinformed. I also wondered how you get the stem across the balancer, since there aren't any extra slots in the balancer, just the 6 holes for the lugs.. Is the diameter of the balancer smaller than where the stems come out of the tires? Right now I am confused. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Either you asked wrong, maybe it's b/c of the size of your rims you can't put them in between the dually's OR I think he totally misunderstood what you're wanting to do. The balancers ALWAYS go in between the dually's.This is right from their website in the FAQ section: Simply remove the wheel, use the bolt holes as guides and reinstall the wheel. Steer axle balancers mount between the hub and wheel, while balancers for the duals mount between the dual wheels. Ask for Ricky Jordan. He's been their for years and knows what's going on. This is not rocket science. They just need to find the right ones for your rig b/c there are A LOT of different configurations. As far as the extension stem across the balancer, you can clearly see here th-cam.com/video/zjVeal3qzb8/w-d-xo.html ....at 11:01 in the time line how the stem extension comes from the inside dually, thru the balancer, then out the outside rim. Where did you come up with there's only 6 holes in the balancer for lugs? Do you not see those two large oblong areas in the balancers where the stems are: th-cam.com/video/zjVeal3qzb8/w-d-xo.html 19:10 in the time line? Hopefully this will help
Martin, you should have asked for your old tires back. That, or ask them how much they will credit you for each one. I'll bet they got $200.00 a piece for them. Just saying.👍👍
Ya, I could of done that but then what am I going to do with 5yr. old tires when I'm in Willis, Tx for another week before I head south for the winter? I have no way to transport them, no way to store them, no way to move them to sell, or hassle with posting ads and it's just to big of a hassle IMO. I did ask them about a credit. Not only this time but back when I got my 4 rear Toyo's back when. They don't take them in on credit. And they're not going to resell them at $200 a piece when brand new ones only cost about $79 bucks or so more. MAYBE $50 a piece at this age on a good day. I know some tire companies do a credit thing sometimes, but not these guys. I think it's a sign of the times and these current conditions. They might sell them again to maybe a farmer, a local friend or somebody else but in reality...since they said they don't do that....I don't care. I've got better things to do with my time. thx Joe 👍
Before I hit the road full time May 20th 2021, I had 7 new tires put on " that included my spare ". Have you replaced the spare? It will be outdated and dried out also. Thanks again for all you guys do for us out there with you. Always, Steve Robinson
Tire safety note. I am sure you have seen the result of the damage a tire blowout can cause, even to another vehicle that happens to be next to a vehicle that as a blowout. Of course, this video is about avoiding the worst-case scenario but still everyone should take safety precautions just in case. I just ran across this paragraph in my Ford owner's manual. All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and ensure that all persons are clear of the trajectory area. Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. There is a little illustration showing a 5' - 10' hose between the tire gauge and the tire valve. I suspect this is likely a bit of OSHA overkill but for my money I think I will be adding that hose extension between the inflation gauge and the tire chuck. The only thing worse than a blowout is a blowout that happens while you are next to the tire trying to air up a low tire.
Ya there's a lot of tire safety stuff many RVer's don't pay attention to unfortunately but I do my best to educate those who do care. Tires are the #1 thing I pay real close attention to. I've created a PLAYLIST that deals with nothing but tires: th-cam.com/play/PLkQXtMp9xodQeXFHj4klNmJn_WEqIID-f.html
@@RVstreet In my motorcycle days one of the things that was drilled into me was to never linger next to another vehicle because often you cannot be seen by the other driver. However, a more important reason to not linger next to a truck is because of what could happen if a blowout on one of the trucks tires occurs. Right about the time I started riding there had been a motor cyclist killed by the shrapnel from a truck tire blowout.
Martin, I went to your Amazon Store and the rubber grommet was not in stock and they do not know if they ever will be available. Could you check with your store a find out what can be done as I need to replace my tires in the future? Thank you.
Ya as I have been saying for quite awhile now parts are becoming harder to find....BUT just book mark my store and check back weekly and as soon as they're available ORDER. They'll be back in stock. Just be patient. 👍
My tires are right at the 5 year mark on the used motorhome I bought last year. The tread is still awesome. I was thinking I could go longer because I don’t know how old they were before the install. Should I change them?
The time tires start to get old is the day after they are made. Just sitting on the shelf tires age. Doesn't matter when they were installed or the tread condition . That's why you use the DOT date on the tires. Since you don't know the history of the tires, like whether they hit anything in the past 4yrs., were they run at the proper PSI or not, etc, etc., you you could go to 6 years but for me.... I wouldn't take that risk and I'd be afraid I couldn't find them or afford them in a year. Just my opinion.
@@RVstreet thanks for the reply. What is the address and phone number of the tire shop you used. May as well hit them when I come through Texas. And of course I will let them know it’s because of you. 😁
And just keep in mind that not all Tire guys are idiots like you're making him out to be so if you want to go that route once you just do the work yourself
R V street is without question the best with respect to presentation and intelligent information..I never ceases to learn from you guys.. keep up the good work
Very informative. Thanks. I've been on the fence about putting new tires on the class A since they are only 5 years old. I really love the TOYOs on our Class C and all of our vehicles. I'll start the hunt for the Winnie. I think the spare is the original 2003 tire.
Hi Tito 👍 Ya, for me...6 years is tops. I know others try to go longer but I'd be a nervous wreck running on that age of tires. If anything went wrong I'd never forgive myself 😭
Sooooo happy to see someone who understands the importance of details!! One more thing... $10 per guy plus coffee and donuts BEFORE they begin the job is not only a nice gesture, it usually means a better job.
bloody hell, Ive learnt so much about tyres that i never knew existed, and i was in the recovery business for a couple of years. every day is a school day. FANTASTIC
Thank you very much Martin. I was a bit concerned friday when you gave us a hint at this week's topic thinking... 'what? He already did 2 videos on tires and tpms'. Well, I'm glad to have been wrong. You gave use great heads up info. Thanks.
Great video! I bought Toyo M154 2 yrs ago, they are great! I've read nothing but good stuff about them. When first shopping, I priced them online to be delivered but not one place would guarantee the date to be newer than 2 years! Unacceptable! So I called around local and found a tire shop that called their warehouse to get me dates that put the tires at 5-6 months old and they weren't much more money than online. Like you, I'd rather pay a little more and know what I'm getting. I do wish I bought those balancing plates (I will next time), not sure that these little beads do anything at all but I don't have shaking issues. If I need to replace one tire the balancing beads in the old tire are tossed away with the tire, it was my first time buying tires for my RV so I'll chalk it up to live and learn. Love the Toyo ride and price. So much cheaper than Michelin.
Hello to both of you. it is amazing to me how much I learned and now understand from watching your instructional videos. Thank you so much for making these videos. You have a gift for teaching, as you are making these invaluable information easy to understand and follow.
Nice video and explanation. Had a Goodyear 670 blow out on the rear inner recently. TIre was only 4.5 years old. RV is garage kept, tires taken care of, pressure set correctly. Get Toyo or Michelin, I went with the Toyo M143. Stay far far away from Goodyear 670 or now the 647. We were on a smooth road, didn't hit anything. The temp outside was low 80s and the sidewall just decided to split.
Martin thanks for the new tire video. Discovered your channel about 18 months ago because of your MH. I also have a Vista 35F, though a 2013 bought used in 2017. It was time to re-tire my coach, so changed the Michelins to 6 new M154 Toyos just last Monday. Left on our winter trip Thursday, and I'm very satisfied with the handling very well. Thanks so much for this and all of your videos, I can relate so well as we've the same model!
Excellent information. I have a metal extension on my dual tires and I can't get a TMPS sensor to hold air on that extension. just on one side. I don't know why, I addressed it with the tire shop and they couldn't figure it out either so I just left one of the TPMS sensors off and I just manually check it.
First time I have watched your channel. I thought you did a good job on this video. I see you are down in the Conroe area. We have done that area for rally's several times mostly out at the Conroe KOA. You should come up when we have a rally. Lets go camping.
When is your rally? If you'd like, check out my PLAYLISTS page. I think you'll like those too. Some really good stuff in there. th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
@@RVstreet Lets try again. I tried to post a reply but now can't see it. Ok we are mostly through with rally's till next year. We just had one at Buckhorn Lake Resort out side of Kerrville. We are not full time but just before the Buckhorn Lake Resort rally we were on a road trip for 97 days. Mostly North east.
Unfortunately they already had that on earlier this year. Waiting on the new schedule to come out. I bet they go back there next year. Where do you plann on traveling next year?
@@WILDEBILL308 Have no idea right now what next years travel plans are. But we are usually in the Conroe area around early to mid Oct.to 1st part of Nov. before we head south for the winter.
Very good video. I use a tire shop in my home town that I have been doing business with for over 30 years. It pays to do business a local owned and operated business. You have less problems in the long run.
answered asks, "Why?", again. Unfortunately, I have a little too much time on my hands, my RV is in the shop getting Kingpin bushings replaced, should have it back this week. Of course, it is now too cold for me to do many of the great projects outlined in Martin's videos. I do still have things that I need to do on the inside so that should keep me busy for a bit. Thank you for all the great information I wish you had been around when I got my first motorhome., My 2018 Thor ACE came with the braided Stainless-steel extensions that attach to the center hub on the rear wheels. This arrangement certainly makes checking the tire inflation easy. When I do replace the tires, I should replace these extensions. The question in my mind is whether I should keep this same sort of extension when I do get new tires. I know some people simply do not like this type of extension. And, Years ago I have had an issue with one of these leaking that caused a tire failure. The problem was caused by overtightening the connection to the tire valve stem causing the o ring to be pushed out of place. That could also happen with a rigid extension as well.
Ya it could happen BUT it shouldn't with an experienced tire guy. Those extension should be hand tightened first and then about a 1/3 turn with a wrench. No more.
Great information Martin! I have a 2015 Vista with original tires at 46K I’m planning on replacing mine at about 50K.Good to hear Toyo tires are good quality. DOT dates - 👍
Thank you, great info, btw, what do you recommend to condition tires when you detail to keep the rubber fresh and looking good but also add UV protection to make them last.
INSTANT SUBSCRIBER! Love your style. From one anal to another, I can relate. However, I always feel like I'm asking "too much" out there whenever I do pretty much anything having to do with retail, medical, my doctor, you name it. Glad to see someone else out there who thinks and stresses the same way I do. And wow, some great info in this very first video I've seen from you. Looking forward to your future videos as well as seeing what you've already posted over the years. Thank you
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away but I will continue to keep the videos up,I am glad they are helpful to you. Martin loved helping people and he would be glad he has helped you.
Wow, did I learn a lot. My wife and I are looking for 6 new RV tires now. We live in central California, on Monday we are starting our search for a tire store to buy and mount the new tires on new rims. We just bought 4 new 22.5 rims also, that we are going to have the new tires mounted on... Thank You....
It depends on the type of hubs you have, bolt pattern and the year and model of your RV. There are literally dozens of different configurations. Contact Centramatic sales and they'll get you the right ones for your RV. www.centramatic.com/
I do not like my wheel covers, similar to yours but all lnuts are dummies (came with SUNSEEKER Class C). I don’t put them on because tpms valves do not extend enough to easily check tire pressure which always reads differently then manual check. Guess that’s in another video lol. Thanks for putting this out there, good info.
Hey Martin sorry to bother you but what kind of tire would you suggest for my class C Winnebago spirit RV 225/R75/16 I look at Toyo but not sure. Hope everything is getting better with you me and my family are preying for you 🤗🙏🙏❣️❣️ Thanks for everything you do for us In rving
@@RVstreet I'm want to get these tires but I thought you might have a suggestion on a class C. I have hankook tires now. I'm still checking around. Hope everything is going well 🙏🤗❤️🩹 with you and Jony. Look up alkalize or die book . This is a good book because it tells you how to stay alkalize. Because Cancer can't grow in a alkalize body just saying. Me and my family are preying for you 🤗🙏🙏 Martin. Go to TH-cam and watch Grase for purpose thanks for getting back to me 🤗🙏
I just bought a 2018 Thor ACE. The coach was garaged except for when it was used. I expect I will be replacing the tires within the next 24 months. It has 245/70R 19.5 tires. The tires you used appear to be for 22" rims only. What tire would you recommend I search for?
@@RVstreet My current tires are 245/70R 19.5G. There are several tires that match that size from Toyo. The tire I think is the appropriate choice is a regional truck tire with an H rating Model M143. All the other choices have a much more aggressive tread pattern intended for off road or snow / ice.
Thanks Martin for another very informative video. I'd never heard of Centromatic rings before, where do I get them? Will any tire shop install them for me. I will be repalcing my six factory installed Michelin tires this spring as they will be aged out. I'm planning on having the shop install Toyo 122 tires. Thanks again for your videos.
I'm so sorry Joni for your loss. I wasn't aware that Martin had passed. I'm so sorry. I will continue to watch his information filled posts and shop at your Amazon store to support you. I wish you the very best in the future. Take care
Hi Martin, I am under the impression that rv's need ten ply tires from what you said it sounds like 6 ply. What is the difference in tires plyes and is there a difference between class A and class C rv tires? I get a lot of misinformation and I trust yours which is why I'm asking
My tires are 16ply not 6. There's not much difference on Class A's and Class C's other than Class C's don't carry as much weight and they usually have 19.5" rims therefore a smaller tire. Class A's like mine are 22.5" rims therefore bigger tires. Class A DP's have even larger rims and tires and carry more weight. I have a friend that just replaced his tires on his Class A, DP and those tires were nearly $8K.
Hey Martin, I came back to this video to watch again, and make sure I was buying the right tire brand, and also to ask a question I don't think I ever heard you address, and that is, after washing my tire, and I want the luster back ? What do you recommend, some say poteolem based, others say water based, I even had some say to use pledge! Could you please steer me in the right direction... Thanks Lonny
Martin always said never use anything petroleum based on the tires. I'm sorry I don't have a better answer for you but Martin passed away a few months ago and he was the answer man. I'm trying my best but not very good at answers.
@@RVstreet My CONDOLENCES, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 HE WILL BE MISSED IN MY HOUSEHOLD, WE ALL LEARNED A GREAT DEAL FROM HIM. HE MADE US THE CAMPERS WE ARE TODAY. HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON, WE REWATCH HIS VIDEOS ALL THE TIME, TO REFRESH WHAT HE TAUGHT US !!!!
Just came across this older video. Well done. Quick question Martin. Any thought on keeping one those tires as a spare and carry below in the MH basement? I think my 2012 Winnebago has room, but I haven't yet done that. We hit the road to Texas this Fall. Thanks!
I don't carry a spare and most people who have big rigs don't either. To heavy, to big, takes up to much of your CCC and you're still going to need all the tools and jacks to change it. Those rims are torqued to 450' lbs. Just get a good road side service plan. I use Coachnet.
Martin, do you use the same brand of tire for your spare? I have an all wheel drive VW Passat 4 motion so I can't use different sized tires and as such have a full size spare that I had to buy because one didn't come with the car when I purchased it used so I took the very best tire that was already on the car when I bought new tires and put it on the spare wheel. I'm going to be replacing it with the same type tire as all the rest when I get enough money but what sucks is the tires I bought are directional, Hankook Kinergy 4S2's.
@@RVstreet Thank you Martin and Joanie, I watched you latest cancer video last night and cried my eyes out. I'm so sorry! My prayers are with you both.
Hello guys, thank you so much for sharing. I’m writing to you about the Amazon store. I don’t know if you know how many of your followers are from Canada but, unless is something difficult to do, like many others have done, please consider also having a link to a Amazon Canada so you can benefit from our purchases as well. It is not convenient to buy from Amazon USA from Canada even though they ship to Canada. It’s just not the same experience. Thank you for considering a link to Amazon Canada. Have a wonderful day!
*Is it price or performance* - both. Plus the Toyo's come in a little wider profile which is what I wanted. They're a great tire. This shop gave me a small discount for being a purple heart veteran. With prices and availability today I wouldn't expect a discount but if you get one GREAT 😎
I'm sad to say that Martin has lost his battle with cancer. Yes, the tire place is Southern tire in Willis. Sorry I'm responding to later to the comment
You are the second person that recommends TOYO tires for their Motorhome. My question to you is, I have 245/70R19.5 on my rig now. Am I able to install M122? I don’t see it on my size. Any advise?
Well no, b/c you have 19.5" tires. I have 22.5" tires. So M122's are way to big for your rims and rig. Here's where to start....look for Toyo M143 245/70R19.5 H/16PLY for your rig.
@@RVstreet I ordered 6 of those. Thank you so much for all your excellent videos. I have learned a lot. I even cleaned the a/c coils myself on my rig 😂
Im in the middle of a tire replacement pickle. I live in Maryland, watch most of your videos and took your advice about the Toyos. Only problem is, I bought a had the front 2 installed and was stupid enough to wait until the holidays were over to try for the 4 rear and now the shop I go to says that the Toyo supply chain has dried up and he can’t get them in. I need to go to another reliable brand of tire for my smaller 33’ gas MH that currently runs 19.5 Michelins that have sidewall dry rot at only 5 years. I just purchased this rig. HELP please.
Well, ask him if you can find them and have them shipped to his shop, will he install them and if so for how much? I don't like that option, but it seems that's all you have right now. Get online and try to find them. Here's some suggestions to start: Try Walmart www.motorhometires.com/ simpletire.com/ You could also get Hankook Tires. They are also a good choice. Maybe your shop can get those. The only problem with this option though is you'll end up with 2 different types of tires on the RV. I also don't like that option but...........
@@RVstreet I know, me either, but I’m between a rock and a hard place. He just can’t get the Toyos and if I don’t put something on soon, economics are going to kick in and I won’t have the money to. Thanks. I’ve been looking online and but not at Hankook. BF Goodrich was what I thought might be equivalent. Thanks Martin. I’ll do my best with this. Tires “age out” and so does this old gal.🤷🏼♀️
Thanks for your suggestions, Martin. I’ve got him pricing out both General and Hankook. I appreciate all of your help. Stay safe now and I hope to meet you and the better half out on the road some day.🙋♀️🙋♀️
Get a code reader, plug it into the OBD II port and see what codes you are getting to get some direction. You usually can rent one at a place like AutoZone if you don't have one. If you have a ScanGauge II like I do, it reads codes too. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet/list/3FOOXI5X9EQMB
Thank you so much for this video. I am finally ready to buy 6 new tires for my 2001 class C. I have completely devoured this video. I've taken screenshots of everything , I have taken handwritten notes and I am now feeling confident about my new tire purchase and installation. I will be going to your amazon store for a lot of the stuff I will need except the tires. I can't say enough how greatful I am for your RVstreet video channel.... Keep up the good the work....... You are very much appreciated.
Laura...what can I say but thank you and you are appreciated too by taking the time to comment 😍 Everything you saw in this video I take to heart as I share and practice religiously. I'm always trying to inform and share to other RVer's on how to proceed forward, take the best action possible to keep their motorhome in the best running condition and be safe. I'm so glad you took notes and screen shots and took this video seriously. It will be to your benefit FOR SURE. 🔧
MARTIN, you and your channel are EXCELLENT, thank you so much for sharing. I feel lke you are excellent at your demonstration and explanation. I have a 2014 Winnebago sightseer 33c so I am so glade I found your channel as we both have very similar units and it makes so much sense. Great job sir. Thomas
I will watch every single video. Because I know every question I have will be answered. Thank you, ❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉Martin. Your tire video probably saved a lot of lives.
Hey guys Vinnie & Joni from Florida! News on our RV. Supposedly we're going to get it back this week! 6 new tires and all the repairs are going to be finished this week. Plus a roof check. . . Now we'll get to use all the updates and upgrades we did before we went to the keys earlier this yr. The tires we went with are "E" rated Firestones. More than enough for our rig. One thing I'd like to add to your video. When I had my blowout. The closest tire place was a Firestone store. They had 2 tires that were what I wanted. BUT, they couldn't lift the RV. So, we had to run down to a semi truck shop. They could lift it, BUT, they weren't equipped to mount the tires. . . So, I had to buy the tires at Firestone, then, run down to the semi shop and have them take my rims off and run me and my tires and rims back to Firestone to have them mounted. Then run back to the semi truck shop and have them remount the wheels back on the RV. What a cluster F. . . Good thing is I will now know the history of these new tires. My tires were about 2 yrs out from being to old. But I had 1 bad tire. And just thought it was out of balance. I was wrong. I had a bad tire. Thank God the blowout didn't do any body damage. The blowout took out my black water tank and mud flap bracket and mud flap. It also took off the tailpipe. As well as damaging a plastic fender flare. No body damage. Slam jam took my tire out. Shortly after I hit a joint going through a large city. I noticed my RV developed a slight shake. Within seconds it shook hard a few times and blew up. It was very loud and luckily it was a inside rear. So it was easy to control. And I could still drive it. So that's my story. We can't wait to get it back. Great video again!! Take care talk to ya soon Vinnie & Joni J
Thanks for thank great video. I have a 1994 fleetwood Coronado. I think I’m going to go with the toyo tires. Going to run me 374.00 a tire 60.00 a piece , 45.00 for balance. Down here in South Carolina. PS I have to put a new fuel tank sending unit in and the tank is full. At least Tony’s garage and towing in Newport South Carolina. Super nice people down here. Thanks to Frank Easton for all the information of these company’s. He owns the storage space we rent from. Thanks again for the great information.
Not a lot of them out there at this time. As you were talking about in your other video. Supply problems. I’ll keep looking. Again thank you so much. I love watching your videos. We have a 2009 Monaco Monarch 33. It has 35,000 on it. Bought it 2 years ago. We love it.
I put toyos on s 35 Damon last summer they were $2700 total I thought that was too much $ but tires were getting hard to find . I took off Michelins I drove better before . I did lower psi to 100 and 90 and they are better now . My neighbor was mad because I didn't keep the old ones ,he wanted them for the cheater axels on his dump truck .
No need to rotate. If your alignment is dialed in, and your weight is well distributed, most RV tires will age out before any rotation is needed. That's another reason why I pay the extra money for road force balancing and centramatic rings. Starting out with everything perfect to begin with, my tires will go the distance without rotating them.
On our last trip to south Carolina we noticed when walking around the campground how many trailers had blown out tires on their spare tire carriers. After seeing this my wife was very happy that we use a trailer TPMS when towing.
I did not know about buying stuff unrelated RV helps you. I buy a lot of bits and pieces, I def remember that in the future . Are you still using the EEZTire-TPMS6ATC model or do you have another one you use ?
Absolutely I still use it for both the coach and the toad. It's the best. Accurate, no interference from other devices, easy to read, I also installed a booster in the back of the coach. Wouldn't be without it. Video on this: th-cam.com/video/2kCXRbvtoYA/w-d-xo.html In my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet/list/1FUC3YMUOK6RD
RV's usually do NOT need tire rotation simply b/c the tires will usually date out before that's needed. However, if you see uneven tire wear that's a sign that perhaps you're running the wrong PSI in your tires OR you have an alignment issue or worn out suspension parts....etc. In that case, you have to determine what parts need to be replaced, replace them, then do a full ALL TIRE alignment. Watching you tire wear every few thousand miles is a great way to monitor these items. But again, if your alignment is within spec, your running the correct PSI in your tires, you grease the front end once a year AND have centramatic rings you should never have to rotate tires during the life you have them.
One thing you don’t know is the fact that the tire shop always overtighen the lug nuts, they use that monster air wrench and over due it. Then they check with the torque wrench which in most cases is useless because it’s too tight,very dangerous because now you stretch the lugs and increase the chance of breakage. Tip from all my days of trucking, heads up folks
A little more detail…
The rubber grommets I showed to hold the extensions firmly in place are hard to find. BUT....I finally have them in my Amazon Store in the "Tire, Engine & Chassis Care" category. And I highly recommend installing Dill Stainless Stems and Extensions that you can get from the tire shop. They'll size them to the exact length you need.
These grommets in my store are a little pricey but well worth the money. They also come with a pair of extensions that will probably be the wrong size for your needs. Just don’t use them. Simply press these tough rubber grommets into the holes on your outside dually’s rim, the extension goes through them, then attach your TPMS sensor. Don’t put any type of lubricant on the grommets before you press them in. You want them to press in tight. They’ll keep your extensions & TPMS sensor solid.
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Our front Michelin tires were approaching to dating out with age and our rear Toyo tires were already 4.5yrs. old and getting older every day. Even though I could have gotten more life out of the tires, being a full timer, I need good tires that I can rely on going forward in the future. I depend on my tires every day. I wanted to change them out now while I still could. With inflation now on rise and supply chains already stressed, I didn’t want to wait another 6 months to a year and then deal with getting new tires, even if I could find them. I’m already seeing and hearing reports from many RVer’s around the country, that many brands of tires are getting hard to find, back ordered for weeks/months and that’s if you can find them at all. And from what I’m seeing, it’s only going to get worse and prices going higher. So being the proactive guy that I am, I acted now.
With my past experience with Toyo tires, I decided to go with M122's all the way around. They are a wider tire than the Michelin 235 x 80R22.5 XRV tires that comes standard on many Class A motorhomes or even the M154 Toyo that some Class A owners go with for a Michelin replacement. Even though the M154 are a little wider, I like the M122 because they’re even a little more wider. I like more meat on the road. And even though there are wider than the above two tires, they still allow enough clearance between the dually’s to keep the tires cool. You can install to thick of tires on the dually’s that will prevent proper cooling, but these Toyo’s are not one of them. In the past 4.5 years with my rear Toyo’s, my TPMS always showed those tires running right around 105º or so, and that’s in the summer with 90psi. They’re a terrific tire IMO.
It took Southern Tire 3wks. to get these tires and they also installed Dill Stainless Stems and Extensions.
If you're not going to Road Force Balance your tires OR run Centramatic Rings then the standard position for your stems on the rear dually's is 180º opposite of each other. Not side-by-side like I did mine.
There is no one part number for Centramatic Rings. The ones you need will depend on the type of hubs you have, bolt pattern and the year and model of your RV. There are literally dozens of different configurations. Contact Centramatic sales and they'll get you the right ones for your RV.
www.centramatic.com/
Thank you Martin. I appreciate all the fine details you provide in your videos. Many times it's a lack of details that can make a project much more difficult. Your easy step by step videos along with honest and detailed information makes your videos so good!!
Thanks for all the info, picking up our new 2023 Forest River XLR Boost 21XLRX tomorrow. I am a retired truck driver of close to 25 years and the #1 cost is fuel and the 2nd biggest expense are tires. I owned several trucks in my career and the biggest thing I learned was to get yourself into a routine of checking your rig daily. Check your tires and your oil every time you get fuel and when you do stop for any reason always do a walk around, and unlike driving a big rig where you are on a schedule my RV days will be at a much slower pace. Thanks again.
I’m getting TOYO tires installed Monday. I had watched your video previously and I remembered that tool you were talking about for the lug caps. My front wheels are solid, but my back duallys had the dummy covers.
Thanks for your informative video. I honestly didn’t know what that tool was for. It’s been in the kitchen drawer in the RV since 2016.
Bought it new in 2016
37TB Thor Challenger
Glad I could help
Martin, newbie here to rv life, love your down to earth, common sense approach!
Martin, to quote a saying my Dad used often... "You're as handy as a pocket on a shirt"!
So knowledgeable and easily understandable, thank you for ALL your helpful tips!!
Thanks for the video. I have 2 Toyo's on the front of my MH and I like them. They are nearing the end of their life. On the rear I have 3 Goodyear and 1 Yokohama. I have learned that many tire stores do not handle 22.5" tires! So I have had problems finding tires to fit. But recently I found a tire shop near my house that stocks Toyos so I will probably go there when its time to buy tires.
Martin, thank you for all your work on this channel. I just asked the Centramatic person on the phone about using their balancer on my Airstream Atlas motor coach with the 16x5.5 Alcoa wheels. He said that you can't use them because there is not enough clearance for the calipers. I said that I had seen someone (you) place the balancer between the two wheels in the dualies and he said he hasn't heard of doing that. Am I confused, or is this guy (from the company) misinformed. I also wondered how you get the stem across the balancer, since there aren't any extra slots in the balancer, just the 6 holes for the lugs.. Is the diameter of the balancer smaller than where the stems come out of the tires? Right now I am confused. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Either you asked wrong, maybe it's b/c of the size of your rims you can't put them in between the dually's OR I think he totally misunderstood what you're wanting to do. The balancers ALWAYS go in between the dually's.This is right from their website in the FAQ section:
Simply remove the wheel, use the bolt holes as guides and reinstall the wheel. Steer axle balancers mount between the hub and wheel, while balancers for the duals mount between the dual wheels.
Ask for Ricky Jordan. He's been their for years and knows what's going on. This is not rocket science. They just need to find the right ones for your rig b/c there are A LOT of different configurations.
As far as the extension stem across the balancer, you can clearly see here th-cam.com/video/zjVeal3qzb8/w-d-xo.html ....at 11:01 in the time line how the stem extension comes from the inside dually, thru the balancer, then out the outside rim. Where did you come up with there's only 6 holes in the balancer for lugs? Do you not see those two large oblong areas in the balancers where the stems are: th-cam.com/video/zjVeal3qzb8/w-d-xo.html 19:10 in the time line?
Hopefully this will help
Martin, you should have asked for your old tires back. That, or ask them how much they will credit you for each one.
I'll bet they got $200.00 a piece for them. Just saying.👍👍
Ya, I could of done that but then what am I going to do with 5yr. old tires when I'm in Willis, Tx for another week before I head south for the winter? I have no way to transport them, no way to store them, no way to move them to sell, or hassle with posting ads and it's just to big of a hassle IMO. I did ask them about a credit. Not only this time but back when I got my 4 rear Toyo's back when. They don't take them in on credit. And they're not going to resell them at $200 a piece when brand new ones only cost about $79 bucks or so more. MAYBE $50 a piece at this age on a good day. I know some tire companies do a credit thing sometimes, but not these guys. I think it's a sign of the times and these current conditions. They might sell them again to maybe a farmer, a local friend or somebody else but in reality...since they said they don't do that....I don't care. I've got better things to do with my time.
thx Joe 👍
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Before I hit the road full time May 20th 2021, I had 7 new tires put on " that included my spare ". Have you replaced the spare? It will be outdated and dried out also. Thanks again for all you guys do for us out there with you. Always, Steve Robinson
thx Steve. I don't carry a spare.
Tire safety note. I am sure you have seen the result of the damage a tire blowout can cause, even to another vehicle that happens to be next to a vehicle that as a blowout. Of course, this video is about avoiding the worst-case scenario but still everyone should take safety precautions just in case. I just ran across this paragraph in my Ford owner's manual.
All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped):
This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and ensure that all persons are clear of the trajectory area.
Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration.
There is a little illustration showing a 5' - 10' hose between the tire gauge and the tire valve. I suspect this is likely a bit of OSHA overkill but for my money I think I will be adding that hose extension between the inflation gauge and the tire chuck. The only thing worse than a blowout is a blowout that happens while you are next to the tire trying to air up a low tire.
Ya there's a lot of tire safety stuff many RVer's don't pay attention to unfortunately but I do my best to educate those who do care. Tires are the #1 thing I pay real close attention to. I've created a PLAYLIST that deals with nothing but tires:
th-cam.com/play/PLkQXtMp9xodQeXFHj4klNmJn_WEqIID-f.html
@@RVstreet In my motorcycle days one of the things that was drilled into me was to never linger next to another vehicle because often you cannot be seen by the other driver. However, a more important reason to not linger next to a truck is because of what could happen if a blowout on one of the trucks tires occurs. Right about the time I started riding there had been a motor cyclist killed by the shrapnel from a truck tire blowout.
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Here's all my videos I've done so far: th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
Here's the one on my TPMS: th-cam.com/video/2kCXRbvtoYA/w-d-xo.html
Martin where is your tire place located in Tx
Conroe Texas
Martin, I went to your Amazon Store and the rubber grommet was not in stock and they do not know if they ever will be available. Could you check with your store a find out what can be done as I need to replace my tires in the future? Thank you.
Ya as I have been saying for quite awhile now parts are becoming harder to find....BUT just book mark my store and check back weekly and as soon as they're available ORDER. They'll be back in stock. Just be patient. 👍
Can you explain what "roadforce" balancing is?
It would easier for you to Google it, than for me to explain it. 👍
My tires are right at the 5 year mark on the used motorhome I bought last year. The tread is still awesome. I was thinking I could go longer because I don’t know how old they were before the install. Should I change them?
The time tires start to get old is the day after they are made. Just sitting on the shelf tires age. Doesn't matter when they were installed or the tread condition . That's why you use the DOT date on the tires. Since you don't know the history of the tires, like whether they hit anything in the past 4yrs., were they run at the proper PSI or not, etc, etc., you you could go to 6 years but for me.... I wouldn't take that risk and I'd be afraid I couldn't find them or afford them in a year. Just my opinion.
@@RVstreet thanks for the reply. What is the address and phone number of the tire shop you used. May as well hit them when I come through Texas. And of course I will let them know it’s because of you. 😁
Do you carry a spare?
No.
What's on your arms
They're my arm protectors. I make them out of cutoff tube socks.
And just keep in mind that not all Tire guys are idiots like you're making him out to be so if you want to go that route once you just do the work yourself
R V street is without question the best with respect to presentation and intelligent information..I never ceases to learn from you guys.. keep up the good work
Martin feels like the RV dad I never had. I swear, I learn more every day from this man than I ever learned from my own father. Lol.
Very informative. Thanks. I've been on the fence about putting new tires on the class A since they are only 5 years old. I really love the TOYOs on our Class C and all of our vehicles. I'll start the hunt for the Winnie. I think the spare is the original 2003 tire.
Hi Tito 👍
Ya, for me...6 years is tops. I know others try to go longer but I'd be a nervous wreck running on that age of tires. If anything went wrong I'd never forgive myself 😭
Sooooo happy to see someone who understands the importance of details!! One more thing... $10 per guy plus coffee and donuts BEFORE they begin the job is not only a nice gesture, it usually means a better job.
Martin, you think like I do. Preventive, preventive, preventive. Love it! Thank you!
bloody hell, Ive learnt so much about tyres that i never knew existed, and i was in the recovery business for a couple of years. every day is a school day. FANTASTIC
Thank you very much Martin. I was a bit concerned friday when you gave us a hint at this week's topic thinking... 'what? He already did 2 videos on tires and tpms'. Well, I'm glad to have been wrong. You gave use great heads up info. Thanks.
Great video! I bought Toyo M154 2 yrs ago, they are great! I've read nothing but good stuff about them.
When first shopping, I priced them online to be delivered but not one place would guarantee the date to be newer than 2 years! Unacceptable!
So I called around local and found a tire shop that called their warehouse to get me dates that put the tires at 5-6 months old and they weren't much more money than online. Like you, I'd rather pay a little more and know what I'm getting.
I do wish I bought those balancing plates (I will next time), not sure that these little beads do anything at all but I don't have shaking issues. If I need to replace one tire the balancing beads in the old tire are tossed away with the tire, it was my first time buying tires for my RV so I'll chalk it up to live and learn.
Love the Toyo ride and price. So much cheaper than Michelin.
Admire your mojo and way of thinking
Hello to both of you. it is amazing to me how much I learned and now understand from watching your instructional videos. Thank you so much for making these videos. You have a gift for teaching, as you are making these invaluable information easy to understand and follow.
Nice video and explanation. Had a Goodyear 670 blow out on the rear inner recently. TIre was only 4.5 years old. RV is garage kept, tires taken care of, pressure set correctly. Get Toyo or Michelin, I went with the Toyo M143. Stay far far away from Goodyear 670 or now the 647. We were on a smooth road, didn't hit anything. The temp outside was low 80s and the sidewall just decided to split.
Some excellent advice. Thanks Martin.
Thanks Martin. Full of great information
Martin this video is very helpful. thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Martin thanks for the new tire video. Discovered your channel about 18 months ago because of your MH. I also have a Vista 35F, though a 2013 bought used in 2017. It was time to re-tire my coach, so changed the Michelins to 6 new M154 Toyos just last Monday. Left on our winter trip Thursday, and I'm very satisfied with the handling very well. Thanks so much for this and all of your videos, I can relate so well as we've the same model!
Excellent information. I have a metal extension on my dual tires and I can't get a TMPS sensor to hold air on that extension. just on one side. I don't know why, I addressed it with the tire shop and they couldn't figure it out either so I just left one of the TPMS sensors off and I just manually check it.
Thx dude
Informative and helpful. Wishing you both a Happy Thanksgiving.
First time I have watched your channel. I thought you did a good job on this video. I see you are down in the Conroe area. We have done that area for rally's several times mostly out at the Conroe KOA. You should come up when we have a rally. Lets go camping.
When is your rally?
If you'd like, check out my PLAYLISTS page. I think you'll like those too. Some really good stuff in there.
th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
@@RVstreet Lets try again. I tried to post a reply but now can't see it. Ok we are mostly through with rally's till next year. We just had one at Buckhorn Lake Resort out side of Kerrville. We are not full time but just before the Buckhorn Lake Resort rally we were on a road trip for 97 days. Mostly North east.
@@WILDEBILL308 I was talking about the rally that you have at the KOA @ Conroe that you mentioned. When do have that?
Unfortunately they already had that on earlier this year. Waiting on the new schedule to come out. I bet they go back there next year. Where do you plann on traveling next year?
@@WILDEBILL308 Have no idea right now what next years travel plans are. But we are usually in the Conroe area around early to mid Oct.to 1st part of Nov. before we head south for the winter.
Great video.... fantastic advice. Love following you. Happy travels!
Valve stems are supposed to be oriented 180 degrees apart on dually tires, otherwise the tire will be out of balance.
Sorry Martin. My previous comment spell checked it wrong.
I have been to your Amazon store and have not found those rubber groumets for the extenstion of the rear tandom wheels, can you provide more infor
Very good video. I use a tire shop in my home town that I have been doing business with for over 30 years. It pays to do business a local owned and operated business. You have less problems in the long run.
Please disregard my previous comment, found them
answered asks, "Why?", again. Unfortunately, I have a little too much time on my hands, my RV is in the shop getting Kingpin bushings replaced, should have it back this week. Of course, it is now too cold for me to do many of the great projects outlined in Martin's videos. I do still have things that I need to do on the inside so that should keep me busy for a bit. Thank you for all the great information I wish you had been around when I got my first motorhome.,
My 2018 Thor ACE came with the braided Stainless-steel extensions that attach to the center hub on the rear wheels. This arrangement certainly makes checking the tire inflation easy. When I do replace the tires, I should replace these extensions. The question in my mind is whether I should keep this same sort of extension when I do get new tires.
I know some people simply do not like this type of extension. And, Years ago I have had an issue with one of these leaking that caused a tire failure. The problem was caused by overtightening the connection to the tire valve stem causing the o ring to be pushed out of place. That could also happen with a rigid extension as well.
Ya it could happen BUT it shouldn't with an experienced tire guy. Those extension should be hand tightened first and then about a 1/3 turn with a wrench. No more.
Great information Martin! I have a 2015 Vista with original tires at 46K I’m planning on replacing mine at about 50K.Good to hear Toyo tires are good quality. DOT dates - 👍
Thank you, great info, btw, what do you recommend to condition tires when you detail to keep the rubber fresh and looking good but also add UV protection to make them last.
There is a product called 303 protectant, it will give your tires a nice shine and protect them from UV rays.
For added protection and a little cold, get a foot of 3/8 or 1/2 inch fuel hose, cut to fit and sliced in half and zip tie
I paid more than that for 5 tires for a 32 ft 5th wheel in Ca a month ago.
INSTANT SUBSCRIBER! Love your style. From one anal to another, I can relate. However, I always feel like I'm asking "too much" out there whenever I do pretty much anything having to do with retail, medical, my doctor, you name it. Glad to see someone else out there who thinks and stresses the same way I do. And wow, some great info in this very first video I've seen from you. Looking forward to your future videos as well as seeing what you've already posted over the years. Thank you
I am sad to say that Martin has passed away but I will continue to keep the videos up,I am glad they are helpful to you. Martin loved helping people and he would be glad he has helped you.
@@RVstreet Now this makes me very sad but thank you for responding.
Thanks for all the excellent info my friend I'm a newbie to all this I just me my first motor home today.
Welcome aboard and safe travels to you
Wow, did I learn a lot. My wife and I are looking for 6 new RV tires now. We live in central California, on Monday we are starting our search for a tire store to buy and mount the new tires on new rims. We just bought 4 new 22.5 rims also, that we are going to have the new tires mounted on... Thank You....
Yes! Very informative video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!👍
What are the part numbers for the centromatic front and back
It depends on the type of hubs you have, bolt pattern and the year and model of your RV. There are literally dozens of different configurations. Contact Centramatic sales and they'll get you the right ones for your RV.
www.centramatic.com/
@@RVstreet thanks for your help
I do not like my wheel covers, similar to yours but all lnuts are dummies (came with SUNSEEKER Class C). I don’t put them on because tpms valves do not extend enough to easily check tire pressure which always reads differently then manual check. Guess that’s in another video lol. Thanks for putting this out there, good info.
With a sad heart I have to tell you that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question.
Omg I’m so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. 😢My sincerest condolences-he will be greatly missed.😊
Hey Martin sorry to bother you but what kind of tire would you suggest for my class C Winnebago spirit RV 225/R75/16 I look at Toyo but not sure. Hope everything is getting better with you me and my family are preying for you 🤗🙏🙏❣️❣️ Thanks for everything you do for us In rving
Why aren't you sure about Toyos?
@@RVstreet I'm want to get these tires but I thought you might have a suggestion on a class C. I have hankook tires now. I'm still checking around. Hope everything is going well 🙏🤗❤️🩹 with you and Jony. Look up alkalize or die book . This is a good book because it tells you how to stay alkalize. Because Cancer can't grow in a alkalize body just saying. Me and my family are preying for you 🤗🙏🙏 Martin. Go to TH-cam and watch Grase for purpose thanks for getting back to me 🤗🙏
I just bought a 2018 Thor ACE. The coach was garaged except for when it was used. I expect I will be replacing the tires within the next 24 months. It has 245/70R 19.5 tires. The tires you used appear to be for 22" rims only. What tire would you recommend I search for?
Yes I do have 22". Even for 19.5 tires I still would go with Toyos that can handle your load. Just search Toyo.
@@RVstreet My current tires are 245/70R 19.5G. There are several tires that match that size from Toyo. The tire I think is the appropriate choice is a regional truck tire with an H rating Model M143. All the other choices have a much more aggressive tread pattern intended for off road or snow / ice.
Part number or dimensions of the gromets would have been nice?!
I'm sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the part numbers. Sorry
Hi. Great video. I think I would have shown where to find the Dot date.
Wish You Well
Good call!
Thanks Martin for another very informative video. I'd never heard of Centromatic rings before, where do I get them? Will any tire shop install them for me. I will be repalcing my six factory installed Michelin tires this spring as they will be aged out. I'm planning on having the shop install Toyo 122 tires. Thanks again for your videos.
With a heavy heart I have to tell you that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry
I'm so sorry Joni for your loss. I wasn't aware that Martin had passed. I'm so sorry. I will continue to watch his information filled posts and shop at your Amazon store to support you.
I wish you the very best in the future. Take care
Hi Martin, I am under the impression that rv's need ten ply tires from what you said it sounds like 6 ply. What is the difference in tires plyes and is there a difference between class A and class C rv tires? I get a lot of misinformation and I trust yours which is why I'm asking
My tires are 16ply not 6. There's not much difference on Class A's and Class C's other than Class C's don't carry as much weight and they usually have 19.5" rims therefore a smaller tire. Class A's like mine are 22.5" rims therefore bigger tires. Class A DP's have even larger rims and tires and carry more weight. I have a friend that just replaced his tires on his Class A, DP and those tires were nearly $8K.
curious question. what did it cost to replace all 6? thank for the great video
haha should of just watched to the end. saw it thank you
Hey Martin,
I came back to this video to watch again, and make sure I was buying the right tire brand, and also to ask a question I don't think I ever heard you address, and that is, after washing my tire, and I want the luster back ? What do you recommend, some say poteolem based, others say water based, I even had some say to use pledge!
Could you please steer me in the right direction...
Thanks
Lonny
Martin always said never use anything petroleum based on the tires. I'm sorry I don't have a better answer for you but Martin passed away a few months ago and he was the answer man. I'm trying my best but not very good at answers.
@@RVstreet
My CONDOLENCES, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
HE WILL BE MISSED IN MY HOUSEHOLD, WE ALL LEARNED A GREAT DEAL FROM HIM.
HE MADE US THE CAMPERS WE ARE TODAY.
HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON, WE REWATCH HIS VIDEOS ALL THE TIME, TO REFRESH WHAT HE TAUGHT US !!!!
Fantastic video!
Just came across this older video. Well done. Quick question Martin. Any thought on keeping one those tires as a spare and carry below in the MH basement? I think my 2012 Winnebago has room, but I haven't yet done that. We hit the road to Texas this Fall. Thanks!
I don't carry a spare and most people who have big rigs don't either. To heavy, to big, takes up to much of your CCC and you're still going to need all the tools and jacks to change it. Those rims are torqued to 450' lbs. Just get a good road side service plan. I use Coachnet.
Martin, do you use the same brand of tire for your spare? I have an all wheel drive VW Passat 4 motion so I can't use different sized tires and as such have a full size spare that I had to buy because one didn't come with the car when I purchased it used so I took the very best tire that was already on the car when I bought new tires and put it on the spare wheel. I'm going to be replacing it with the same type tire as all the rest when I get enough money but what sucks is the tires I bought are directional, Hankook Kinergy 4S2's.
For the car spare it doesn't have to be the same brand but should be the same size.
@@RVstreet Thank you Martin and Joanie, I watched you latest cancer video last night and cried my eyes out. I'm so sorry! My prayers are with you both.
Hello guys, thank you so much for sharing. I’m writing to you about the Amazon store. I don’t know if you know how many of your followers are from Canada but, unless is something difficult to do, like many others have done, please consider also having a link to a Amazon Canada so you can benefit from our purchases as well. It is not convenient to buy from Amazon USA from Canada even though they ship to Canada. It’s just not the same experience. Thank you for considering a link to Amazon Canada. Have a wonderful day!
I'm not sure I can do that but I'll contact Amazon sometime in the future and ask them if that's an option for me.
Heh Martin Why Toyo tires? Is it price or performance….Did u get a discount on Toyo’s…..I have Michelin and I need to replace them. txs
*Is it price or performance* - both. Plus the Toyo's come in a little wider profile which is what I wanted. They're a great tire. This shop gave me a small discount for being a purple heart veteran. With prices and availability today I wouldn't expect a discount but if you get one GREAT 😎
@@RVstreet I have the Michelin XRV 285 22.5’s…..i like the idea of a wider tire….more contact on the road….going to see what Toyo’s cost
Good Video again, I like the Toyo brand.
Martin you told me your tire place was in Conroe but on video you talk about Southern. Tire in Willis is that right
How you doing by the way
I'm sad to say that Martin has lost his battle with cancer.
Yes, the tire place is Southern tire in Willis. Sorry I'm responding to later to the comment
@@RVstreet so sorry to hear that I stop by tire place they knew Martin
Are you gonna keep rving
May the good Lord bless you and keep you
You are the second person that recommends TOYO tires for their Motorhome. My question to you is, I have 245/70R19.5 on my rig now. Am I able to install M122? I don’t see it on my size. Any advise?
Well no, b/c you have 19.5" tires. I have 22.5" tires. So M122's are way to big for your rims and rig.
Here's where to start....look for Toyo M143 245/70R19.5 H/16PLY for your rig.
@@RVstreet I ordered 6 of those. Thank you so much for all your excellent videos. I have learned a lot. I even cleaned the a/c coils myself on my rig 😂
I found the TOYO M143 DOT 10th week 2022👍🏼?
Im in the middle of a tire replacement pickle. I live in Maryland, watch most of your videos and took your advice about the Toyos. Only problem is, I bought a had the front 2 installed and was stupid enough to wait until the holidays were over to try for the 4 rear and now the shop I go to says that the Toyo supply chain has dried up and he can’t get them in. I need to go to another reliable brand of tire for my smaller 33’ gas MH that currently runs 19.5 Michelins that have sidewall dry rot at only 5 years. I just purchased this rig. HELP please.
Well, ask him if you can find them and have them shipped to his shop, will he install them and if so for how much?
I don't like that option, but it seems that's all you have right now.
Get online and try to find them. Here's some suggestions to start:
Try Walmart
www.motorhometires.com/
simpletire.com/
You could also get Hankook Tires. They are also a good choice. Maybe your shop can get those. The only problem with this option though is you'll end up with 2 different types of tires on the RV. I also don't like that option but...........
@@RVstreet I know, me either, but I’m between a rock and a hard place. He just can’t get the Toyos and if I don’t put something on soon, economics are going to kick in and I won’t have the money to. Thanks. I’ve been looking online and but not at Hankook. BF Goodrich was what I thought might be equivalent. Thanks Martin. I’ll do my best with this. Tires “age out” and so does this old gal.🤷🏼♀️
Thanks for your suggestions, Martin. I’ve got him pricing out both General and Hankook. I appreciate all of your help. Stay safe now and I hope to meet you and the better half out on the road some day.🙋♀️🙋♀️
Thanks for the info. Blessings always
Martin. Know anything about ABS light came on on my dash. The others was just went out to start my class A and the engine service light came on.
Get a code reader, plug it into the OBD II port and see what codes you are getting to get some direction. You usually can rent one at a place like AutoZone if you don't have one. If you have a ScanGauge II like I do, it reads codes too.
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Thank you sir How are you feeling these days. You are in our prayers Stay Strong (Thank you for the link)
Thank you so much for this video. I am finally ready to buy 6 new tires for my 2001 class C. I have completely devoured this video. I've taken screenshots of everything , I have taken handwritten notes and I am now feeling confident about my new tire purchase and installation. I will be going to your amazon store for a lot of the stuff I will need except the tires. I can't say enough how greatful I am for your RVstreet video channel.... Keep up the good the work....... You are very much appreciated.
Laura...what can I say but thank you and you are appreciated too by taking the time to comment 😍
Everything you saw in this video I take to heart as I share and practice religiously. I'm always trying to inform and share to other RVer's on how to proceed forward, take the best action possible to keep their motorhome in the best running condition and be safe. I'm so glad you took notes and screen shots and took this video seriously. It will be to your benefit FOR SURE. 🔧
Thanks Martin for your advice. The grommets are a great idea
Great video Martin Thank you!
MARTIN, you and your channel are EXCELLENT, thank you so much for sharing. I feel lke you are excellent at your demonstration and explanation. I have a 2014 Winnebago sightseer 33c so I am so glade I found your channel as we both have very similar units and it makes so much sense. Great job sir. Thomas
I will watch every single video. Because I know every question I have will be answered. Thank you, ❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉Martin. Your tire video probably saved a lot of lives.
Hey guys Vinnie & Joni from Florida! News on our RV. Supposedly we're going to get it back this week! 6 new tires and all the repairs are going to be finished this week. Plus a roof check. . . Now we'll get to use all the updates and upgrades we did before we went to the keys earlier this yr.
The tires we went with are "E" rated Firestones. More than enough for our rig.
One thing I'd like to add to your video. When I had my blowout. The closest tire place was a Firestone store. They had 2 tires that were what I wanted. BUT, they couldn't lift the RV. So, we had to run down to a semi truck shop. They could lift it, BUT, they weren't equipped to mount the tires. . . So, I had to buy the tires at Firestone, then, run down to the semi shop and have them take my rims off and run me and my tires and rims back to Firestone to have them mounted. Then run back to the semi truck shop and have them remount the wheels back on the RV. What a cluster F. . . Good thing is I will now know the history of these new tires. My tires were about 2 yrs out from being to old. But I had 1 bad tire. And just thought it was out of balance. I was wrong. I had a bad tire.
Thank God the blowout didn't do any body damage. The blowout took out my black water tank and mud flap bracket and mud flap. It also took off the tailpipe. As well as damaging a plastic fender flare. No body damage.
Slam jam took my tire out. Shortly after I hit a joint going through a large city. I noticed my RV developed a slight shake. Within seconds it shook hard a few times and blew up. It was very loud and luckily it was a inside rear. So it was easy to control. And I could still drive it.
So that's my story. We can't wait to get it back. Great video again!! Take care talk to ya soon
Vinnie & Joni J
What a cluster F. . . INDEED. What a hassle.
Ya, I'll bet your excited to get back on the road.
Yes sir we are.
Do you have a spare?
No I don't. To big, to heavy, no where to store it and impossible to change while on the road. But I do have roadside assistance with Coach Net.
Thanks for thank great video. I have a 1994 fleetwood Coronado. I think I’m going to go with the toyo tires. Going to run me 374.00 a tire 60.00 a piece , 45.00 for balance. Down here in South Carolina. PS I have to put a new fuel tank sending unit in and the tank is full. At least Tony’s garage and towing in Newport South Carolina. Super nice people down here. Thanks to Frank Easton for all the information of these company’s. He owns the storage space we rent from. Thanks again for the great information.
Wealth of info….thanks
I loved the Toyo Ties I had on my Datson Pickup, I made into a camper, years ago. You brought back some nice memories! Gail- from Michigan
Not a lot of them out there at this time. As you were talking about in your other video. Supply problems. I’ll keep looking. Again thank you so much. I love watching your videos. We have a 2009 Monaco Monarch 33. It has 35,000 on it. Bought it 2 years ago. We love it.
I put toyos on s 35 Damon last summer they were $2700 total I thought that was too much $ but tires were getting hard to find . I took off Michelins I drove better before . I did lower psi to 100 and 90 and they are better now . My neighbor was mad because I didn't keep the old ones ,he wanted them for the cheater axels on his dump truck .
The rear tires valve stems should be 180* apart. This keeps the tires more balanced.
Great video!
Was that Southern Tire Mart?
Yes as I showed in the beginning of the video.
3:35 in the timeline
What about tire rotations Martin?
No need to rotate. If your alignment is dialed in, and your weight is well distributed, most RV tires will age out before any rotation is needed. That's another reason why I pay the extra money for road force balancing and centramatic rings. Starting out with everything perfect to begin with, my tires will go the distance without rotating them.
@@RVstreet Thank you for getting back with me. Very Informative info that is of great value.
On our last trip to south Carolina we noticed when walking around the campground how many trailers had blown out tires on their spare tire carriers. After seeing this my wife was very happy that we use a trailer TPMS when towing.
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for all your efforts
I did not know about buying stuff unrelated RV helps you. I buy a lot of bits and pieces, I def remember that in the future . Are you still using the EEZTire-TPMS6ATC model or do you have another one you use ?
Absolutely I still use it for both the coach and the toad. It's the best. Accurate, no interference from other devices, easy to read, I also installed a booster in the back of the coach. Wouldn't be without it.
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Hello Martin 👋
RV tire rotation too?
Someone said we needed.
RV's usually do NOT need tire rotation simply b/c the tires will usually date out before that's needed. However, if you see uneven tire wear that's a sign that perhaps you're running the wrong PSI in your tires OR you have an alignment issue or worn out suspension parts....etc. In that case, you have to determine what parts need to be replaced, replace them, then do a full ALL TIRE alignment. Watching you tire wear every few thousand miles is a great way to monitor these items. But again, if your alignment is within spec, your running the correct PSI in your tires, you grease the front end once a year AND have centramatic rings you should never have to rotate tires during the life you have them.
Hello Martin thank you so much.
I am so grateful that you learned a lot about Rv.
One thing you don’t know is the fact that the tire shop always overtighen the lug nuts, they use that monster air wrench and over due it.
Then they check with the torque wrench which in most cases is useless because it’s too tight,very dangerous because now you stretch the lugs and increase the chance of breakage.
Tip from all my days of trucking, heads up folks
Trying to get to your rv store but for the life of me I can’t. I need a little help
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this link will take you to our store. Thank you so much for using it.
@@RVstreet did not get a link thanks anyway
We live in Lake Wales Florida. If your ever in the area let us know. Love to meet you.
thanks for sharing your experience glad you guys came out safe..and thnks for great tips
Hi Martin and Joanie Great video I'm curious about your headband maybe be you said but I missed it