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Howdy.

My 1993 Wanderlodge needs tires. Got a quote on OMNI tires from
Omalley's in San Antonio. I have never heard of this brand. How about
you? Any suggestions on tire brands?

Thanks,
Jack
1993 Wanderlodge
Hiding out in Hondo, TX

Never heard of them. Hopefully someone can tell you something about them.
All I can offer is that I've been very happy with our Michelin steers and BF
Goodrich on the drive and tag axels. I liked the fact that Michelin makes BF
Goodrich and saved a few bucks by putting them on the rear axels.

On 02/03/07, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:
>
> Howdy.
>
> My 1993 Wanderlodge needs tires. Got a quote on OMNI tires from
> Omalley's in San Antonio. I have never heard of this brand. How about
> you? Any suggestions on tire brands?
>
> Thanks,
> Jack
> 1993 Wanderlodge
> Hiding out in Hondo, TX
>
>
>



--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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Jack,

Tires ought to get even more discussion than batteries!!!

Omni tires -- check out this web site for American Omni Trading Company
<http://www.american-omni.com/home.php>

It appears that they sell a variety of brands of tires made in China.
I don't know how good (or bad) such tires are... but one assumes that
they meet the minimum government guidelines by being rated by DOT.
That, however, is faint praise, indeed.

My coach has Toyo tires purchased from Les Schwab. Les Schwab has
some of the best service for tires of any dealer -- however, they're
pretty much limited to the west coast and intermountain region.

The Toyo tires were considered by the previous owner as being the
most cost effective. Toyo did have some trouble with National RV and
Country Coach Class 'A' motorhomes (involving overloaded tires/
axles) so they have officially backed off from offering their tires
to RVers... but that wouldn't stop you from buying this brand if you
wish. 2-1/2 years ago, the Toyo tires on my coach cost about $300
each, installed. You can examine the various models with features and
benefits on the Toyo web site, if you wish. Consider the typical use
you plan, especially the trip length and speeds. Some tires are
designed to maximize tread life -- but for an RV that's usually not
the primary issue as RV tires tend to "time out" rather than "wear out."
<http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires.asp...commercial>

I would tend to want tires that are well recognized as being solid
performers with a good reputation. The value of my coach and my
interest in my continued good health are such that I'm not likely to
seek to save money where such importance rests.

I would seek out the best, most well regarded tire service in my area
and discuss the pros and cons of each of several alternative choices
to arrive at one that will provide safety and traction in all likely
driving conditions. The factors I consider most highly for my coach
are somewhat different from those I'd consider on my automobiles.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA




On Mar 2, 2007, at 3:56 PM, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> Howdy.
>
> My 1993 Wanderlodge needs tires. Got a quote on OMNI tires from
> Omalley's in San Antonio. I have never heard of this brand. How about
> you? Any suggestions on tire brands?



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Very well said.
I use Sumitomo tires on recommendation of my heavy maintenance shop. Sumitomo is
the premium export brand name of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, LTD, one of the
largest tire manufactures in the world. You can find out more by viewing
http://www.sumitomotire.com/about/ , it will tell you the story.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
NIceville, FL



----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Does Anyone Know Anything About OMNI tires?


Jack,

Tires ought to get even more discussion than batteries!!!

Omni tires -- check out this web site for American Omni Trading Company
<http://www.american-omni.com/home.php>

It appears that they sell a variety of brands of tires made in China.
I don't know how good (or bad) such tires are... but one assumes that
they meet the minimum government guidelines by being rated by DOT.
That, however, is faint praise, indeed.

My coach has Toyo tires purchased from Les Schwab. Les Schwab has
some of the best service for tires of any dealer -- however, they're
pretty much limited to the west coast and intermountain region.

The Toyo tires were considered by the previous owner as being the
most cost effective. Toyo did have some trouble with National RV and
Country Coach Class 'A' motorhomes (involving overloaded tires/
axles) so they have officially backed off from offering their tires
to RVers... but that wouldn't stop you from buying this brand if you
wish. 2-1/2 years ago, the Toyo tires on my coach cost about $300
each, installed. You can examine the various models with features and
benefits on the Toyo web site, if you wish. Consider the typical use
you plan, especially the trip length and speeds. Some tires are
designed to maximize tread life -- but for an RV that's usually not
the primary issue as RV tires tend to "time out" rather than "wear out."
<http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires.asp...commercial>

I would tend to want tires that are well recognized as being solid
performers with a good reputation. The value of my coach and my
interest in my continued good health are such that I'm not likely to
seek to save money where such importance rests.

I would seek out the best, most well regarded tire service in my area
and discuss the pros and cons of each of several alternative choices
to arrive at one that will provide safety and traction in all likely
driving conditions. The factors I consider most highly for my coach
are somewhat different from those I'd consider on my automobiles.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA

On Mar 2, 2007, at 3:56 PM, Jack and Liz Pearce wrote:

> Howdy.
>
> My 1993 Wanderlodge needs tires. Got a quote on OMNI tires from
> Omalley's in San Antonio. I have never heard of this brand. How about
> you? Any suggestions on tire brands?

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This tire subject is one of the most popular in any RV forum. Probably
because we do not get many years out of the tires. At an average of
5000 miles a year in 7 years they will be barely used but should be
replaced or at least demounted and examined. A lot of us buy tires on
the recommendation of a tire shop or a friend who has heavy equipment.
For an RV I take that advice with caution. What works for a dump truck
or an 18 wheeler is not necessarily correct for a MH. Personally I will
stay away from the Chinese tires. Even the big US mfrs. have had MH
tires that are problematic: Goodyear G159, some Toyos and XRV Michelin.
If these mfrs. cannot get it straight how is Hung Dong or some other
Chinese company going to make a good RV tire? It is tempting as the
cost saving can be $1000 or more. If these off brands were as good as
the big guys you can bet that Fleetwood and others would jump on the
bandwagon. I could be wrong but I think only 2 brands are being used by
the big MH manufacturers: Michelin and Goodyear. Other people will tell
you: I use Brand X as they work good on my pickup. Pickups and MH's are
a totally different application. That is my take on this subject.

Bruce
1988 FC35