Hankook SmartFlex AH35 for a Class A Vista

[Campingfig]

I have a 2018 Winnebago Vista 29ve. Has the original Goodyear Tires on them but pricing amount in the economy is just ridiculously high. Ican't afford but need to replace. I wonder if anybody has input on that. The cheapest I can find is the Hankook SmartFlex AH35 245/70R19.5

Hey recommendations or experiences from folks with those? They look more narrow

 

[Kirk]

I have not been in the class A tire market for too long to have advice to offer other than I would never select tires for a motorhome based on what is the cheapest. Your tires impact both comfort and safety for you and your passengers. And make sure that the tire is at least as large as the OEM and of the same or greater weight rating.

 

[DonTom]

The cheapest I can find is the Hankook SmartFlex AH35 245/70R19.5

Welcome!

I have discovered (but on my Class C) that buying cheap tires can be VERY expensive. I now only buy the most expensive tires I can find, after a good dozen blowouts caused by cheap tires, which often does a lot of other damage.

I probaly had more blowouts than anybody in this forum. During one trip, two blowouts in two days, both in CA.

It's now getting close to the time for me to change all six tires on my 2022 Class A (which means built in 2021) as the tires are now around five years old. They should be changed soon just because of age, regardless of wear. Even if they still look like new.

I have seen on I-5 in CA what looked like a rather new Class A motorhome on the side of the freeway with a blowout. It did so much damage, I assume the motorhome was totaled out because of damage caused by the blowout.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[Larry N.]

I can't offer a lot, but Hankook makes good tires- many run them on RVs, and I've switched my Jeep to them, as well.

 

[RV_Lee122]

I would want name brand rubber for it, keep looking, deals are out there.

 

[Larry N.]

I would want name brand rubber for it, keep looking, deals are out there.

Hankook, among many others, IS a name brand.

 

[Campingfig]

I guess what I was saying is I understand that there are lots of "cheap" tires out there and I don't want them on my rig either as a 35-year experienced RVer. However the Michelin and the Goodyear and the Hankook Tire in this class range of model, the Hankook is the most affordable of the three. I was hoping if anybody out there had actually done any comparisons. Or have any experience with a Hankook. If the price of tires these days I have to be careful how I budget as well because I can't afford three grand or more right now on tires so my RV is just sitting there with a 6-year-old original tires on it.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

I switched to Hankooks on the rear axel of my 40 foot diesel pusher 5 years ago,they have proven to be excellent tires,, but I use only Toyo for the steers..>>>Dan

 

[Campingfig]

By the way I'm not a new member. I've been on the Forum since 2000 at least but had to create a new account after being away for a while

I guess what I was saying is I understand that there are lots of "cheap" tires out there and I don't want them on my rig either as a 35-year experienced RVer. However the Michelin and the Goodyear and the Hankook Tire in this class range of model, the Hankook is the most affordable of the three. I was hoping if anybody out there had actually done any comparisons. Or have any experience with a Hankook. If the price of tires these days I have to be careful how I budget as well because I can't afford three grand or more right now on tires so my RV is just sitting there with a 6-year-old original tires on it.

I switched to Hankooks on the rear axel of my 40 foot diesel pusher 5 years ago,they have proven to be excellent tires,, but I use only Toyo for the steers..>>>Dan

Dan, thanks for the input. Curious why you wouldn't put the HankooksHankooks1 in the front as well

 

[Utclmjmpr]

Steer tires are much different than drivers, and made differently. Steers wear on the outboard edges due to the cornering loads applied,, and Toyo's have proven to out last other tires for this reason..>>>Dan ( I drove 18 wheelers in my younger years and learned alot about tire wear.)

 

[Campingfig]

Steer tires are much different than drivers, and made differently. Steers wear on the outboard edges due to the cornering loads applied,, and Toyo's have proven the out last other tires for this reason..>>>Dan ( I drove 18 wheelers in my younger years and learned alot about tire wear.)

That's pretty incredible to know that. I wonder how many Forum readers are even aware of this. Everybody just puts Six Tires on the rig and call it a day.
May I ask the model number of Toyota you put on the front? Do you pay more for the two front than the rear?

 

[Campingfig]

That's pretty incredible to know that. I wonder how many Forum readers are even aware of this. Everybody just puts Six Tires on the rig and call it a* day.
May I ask the model number of Toyota you put on the front? Do you pay more for the two front than the rear?

Toyo*

 

[CharlesinGA]

Hankooks were/are OEM on Ford trucks right out of the factory. I have never heard or read of anyone having a problen with one, either truck tires or ST trailer tires.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

In 22.5 tires,ask for a steer tire and you will be shown .. The steer can be recognized by extra "ridges" on the outer corners of the tread and it is made to resist the corners rolling over under a hard turn, it also helps with corner control..>>>Dan

 

[Mark_K5LXP]

Before you get too far down the "best tire" rabbit hole, do you live somewhere you even have a choice? The places here that will even do truck tires only carry a few brands. They will order any one you want but add shipping, which puts even a cheap tire cost up there with the in-stock premium. I ended up with michelin steers and cooper drives, and they seem OK. I have not noticed a remarkable difference in ride or handling no matter what tires I've had.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[RayIN]

Steer tires are much different than drivers, and made differently. Steers wear on the outboard edges due to the cornering loads applied,, and Toyo's have proven to out last other tires for this reason..>>>Dan ( I drove 18 wheelers in my younger years and learned alot about tire wear.)

My tires are Sailun brand, the steers are evenly worn, no rounded edges. I suspect because I keep the at the recommended pressure stated on the federal tire placard in the MH

 

[John From Detroit]

My tires are Sailun brand, the steers are evenly worn, no rounded edges. I suspect because I keep the at the recommended pressure stated on the federal tire placard in the MH

You do know that placard pressure, though occasionally spot on, is often spot off (Wrong)
The proper method to inflate involves a scale and a chart from the tire maker

 

[RayIN]

You do know that placard pressure, though occasionally spot on, is often spot off (Wrong)
The proper method to inflate involves a scale and a chart from the tire maker

Load inflation charts show the minimum air pressure to support the corresponding load. I'll continue to do it my way; over 50 yrs without a tire failure_so far.
Michelin states when outside temperature changes their tires must be checked frequently to prevent under-inflation.

 

[Campingfig]

So in the end, People have had good luck with Hankook for their rv as an option to Goodyear or Michelin...

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

So in the end, People have had good luck with Hankook for their rv as an option to Goodyear or Michelin...

Short answer is Yes, but there are several other excellent brands That are nearly always less expensive than Michelin or Goodyear. Example include Hankook. Toyo, Sumitomo, Sailun, Cooper, & Firestone. All internationally known name brands with solid reputations.