Bad Goodyear G670 295/80R22.5 tire

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Ken & Sheila

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I noticed a few weeks ago that my DS tag tire had considerable more wear than the PS tire (over a 1/4 "). On inspection I further found the one section was worn down to the "wear bars". Everyone I talked two said it was very unusual for one tag tire to wear significantly different the the other unless the tire was bad. But to be safe I had the tag axle alignment checked Monday before getting a new tire installed. Alignment was good, toe and camber were 0, so the axle was not the cause.

This is the 3rd Goodyear I have had to replace on this coach. Last summer I replaced the front tires because of severe river wear.  I now have 3 Michelin's and 5 Goodyears. The 5 Goodyears will be replaced next spring.

I had really good results with Goodyear truck tires on my last to coaches, but I'll have no more of these G670's.

ken
 
We're looking to put all new tires on our rig very soon. We were told by someone who knows someone in the industry, that the tire dealers will put "new to them" (meaning tires with no miles on them) on your vehicle, but in reality, the tires are old, having been sitting around in the warehouse for years.

The rubber deteriorates even though the tire's not in use, so the tires are considered "old" tires. If you want your tires to last, you're suppose to request tires that were freshly made.

You probably already know this, but this was news to me. Thought I'd mention it just in case.

-Roni
 
Ken,

I replaced all my Goodyears just about a month ago. No more G670's for me, either.

Roni,

That can happen. What you need to do is tell them you want fresh tires and check the date code before they are installed.
 
Jim Dick said:
That can happen. What you need to do is tell them you want fresh tires and check the date code before they are installed.
This is good advice for any tire you buy for any vehicle.  I always check date codes on new tires.  One time I had three fresh and the fourth was a few years old.  I told the shop to take it off and put a fresh one on.  They did with no hassle.  I think it helped that I had not paid them yet.
 
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