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Has anyone got any experience with Hankook tires on their coach?
I know that Michelin owns 10% of Hankook.
And they are a major tire company based in S Korea.
And they are a major tire provider to the road race people ... Lemans.
FMCA recently added the to their tire program.
My dealer handles both Michelin and Hankook, and says Hankook has been a great tire.
He says the Hankook coach tires are made in Akron OH.
They are considerably less money than the Michelin’s.
Michelin’s are great tires just at a premium price.
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Michelin vs Bridgestone- I went with the Bridgestone.
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You will find that the 365/70 tires are only made by Michelin, or were a year a day half ago when I replaced my tires. Join the Michelin advantage tirelrogranwbd you a save a substantial amount when purchasing new tires.
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That’s correct, Michelin seems to be the only one making a 365/70 suitable for a MH.
BUT- Hankook does make a 385/65 which is very close in size.
5/8” wider and 1/2” larger diameter. Very close.
And $250 Less per tire Compared to Michelin advantage price.
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Compare the load ratings on the Hankook to Michelin to make sure it is compatible as you have a lot of weight on your front tires.
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Hankook 385 is rated to 9370 with 11.75 rim width, the Michelin 365 is rated to 10,500 with 10.5 rim width.I've run Michelin for 15 years so I am staying put.
Steve Magown
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Where would you find a rim that size that would fit under a Newell front end?
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"Hankook 385 is rated to 9370 with 11.75 rim width, the Michelin 365 is rated to 10,500 with 10.5 rim width.I've run Michelin for 15 years so I am staying put.
Steve Magown
West Monroe, LA
1997 Newell #458"
When I had my coach weighed I was within 250 pounds of being overweight when fully loaded on my front driver's side steer wheel. I had to run my steer tires at max pressure because of this. So before you look for anything other than a Michelin 365 be sure your weigh your coach! My coach originally had 315s when new and there was no way those tires were not overloaded. I am sure that is why the previous owner went with 365s when they became available.
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I don't think Alcoa makes a rim wider than the one for the 365 tire, #803601, 10.5 inches width.
Steve Magown
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Good info guys
Thanks
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