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Replacement for Hankook 185R14C load range D (8 ply)
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The local tire shops around here seem to be having trouble sourcing the Hankook 185R14C load index 102/100, load capacity 1764 lb dual, 1874 lb single.
I'm not married to Hankooks although they have given me trouble-free service for the last 12 years.? Anyone have any recommendations for another manufacturer that sells a high-quality tire?? I've seen many I never heard of before (Iris, Nexen, Achilles, Thunderer, Zeetex, Accelera) and a few that I have (Yokohama, Bridgestone, Firestone) at prices all over the map from $60 to $175. I'd prefer to stick with well-known brands and something my local tire shops can source, that will give me at least the service these Hankooks have... looking for quality over price. Thanks... Eric in NH |
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I've had good luck with NEXEN.
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 09:45:15 AM MDT, <fld@...> wrote:
The local tire shops around here seem to be having trouble sourcing the Hankook 185R14C load index 102/100, load capacity 1764 lb dual, 1874 lb single. I'm not married to Hankooks although they have given me trouble-free service for the last 12 years.? Anyone have any recommendations for another manufacturer that sells a high-quality tire?? I've seen many I never heard of before (Iris, Nexen, Achilles, Thunderer, Zeetex, Accelera) and a few that I have (Yokohama, Bridgestone, Firestone) at prices all over the map from $60 to $175. I'd prefer to stick with well-known brands and something my local tire shops can source, that will give me at least the service these Hankooks have... looking for quality over price. Thanks... Eric in NH |
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If you insist on paying a premium at a local tire shop, surprise, they can buy online the same as we do. Take them this.
At least they will know the correct name of all the possible choices. There's even the Hankook there. Not being able to find the right tire when that's your business sounds like LAZY to me. On what planet is it that people don't know how to Google? I wouldn't trust them to even put my tires on. Linda S |
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The way the tire business works in some local areas (including where I live in Phoenix) is smaller independent tire shops don't keep
much inventory on hand. Instead they all depend upon a single local wholesale warehouse. The warehouse is close enough they can get tires from it within an hour, and it saves the retail shops from tying up a lot of money in inventory. However, that means the independent shops all essentially share the same inventory. If the local warehouse doesn't stock Hankook, then none of the shops will carry it. Also, I'm not sure how much it matters which brand you get, provided the tires meet the load range requirements. Other than the heavy load they must carry, tires on a ToyHome have a fairly easy life. Toyhome drivers don't accelerate hard, don't brake hard, don't corner aggressively, and don't do much driviing in inclement weather. Yes, it's possible you'll end up in a scenario where having The Best Possible Tires would have saved a crucial few feet of braking distance over The Tires You Actually Installed. But that's statistically unlikely if you're a reasonably prudent driver. Finally, tires as a technology have undergone continuous incremental improvement almost since they were first invented. Because of this continuous improvement, even "bargain" tires of today are as good or better than "premium" tires from past eras. It's likely anything you can obtain for your ToyHome are better tires than the factory-installed originals. Good luck. Buzz L. Phoenix, AZ Former '86 Dolphin 500 Owner (with 6 Bridgestone Y356s) |
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No, I haven't been a ToyHome owner since the late 2000s.
I purchased my Dolphin in 2005 during a period of great upheaval in my life (divorce, moving, etc.)? and did not notice that the previous owner(s) had not replaced the tires in 12 years. I was dramatically informed of this by a passenger-side outer rear tire blowout on Interstate 5 in the middle of California's Central Valley. Of course, it happened quite late in the day. Of course it happened miles from the nearest off-ramp. Of course the spare tire was mounted on a 5-lug wheel only suitable for the front (and it was 15+ years old). Of course the tow truck driver didn't have the proper 23mm socket for the lug nuts. Of course the flatbed tow truck required too steep an angle to bring the Toyhome on board, so it bent the exhast pipe and scraped the bottom rear corners of the coach. And, of course, the tire shop I was towed to didn't have a 185R-14 tire, so I ended up with a 195/75R14 passenger car tire. As soon as I got to the Los Angeles area,? I made an appointment to have 6 new tires mounted. At the time, the Yokohama Y356 was about the best available tire, and I had no trouble with them in the several years (and about 20-25k miles) of my ToyHome ownership. I don't know if that was due to random luck, or if Bridgestone's issues with that particular tire began after my purchase. Anyway, the incident made me a strong advocate of replacing tires in a timely manner. Buzz L. Phoenix, AZ Former '86 Dolphin 500 owner |
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While newer tires are less likely to "blow out" or experience a flat than old ones, it is still possible that you will experience tire failure.? It is a weak point in your RV and it is always good to be prepared for the worse.? If you've never had to change the inside rear tire on an RV, I suggest you conduct a simulation.? I did so when I purchased my Sunrader.? As a result, I discovered serveral issues that would have left me stranded.? The Jack was made for a light duty pick up and would not lift the 4000 lbs at the rear axle.? The lug wrench has an 18" handle and there was no way I was going to free the lug nuts.? The spare tire is on a chain lift and was bound from years of road grit.? I also didn't have tire chaulks or Jack stands.? My fix was to purchase an adequate Jack and Jack Stands. I bought a 12 ton bottle jack and I carry a few? 2 x 12 inch peices of lumber to serve as a base for the Jack and Stands should the ground be soft.? For the lug wrench, I purchased a 4 foot cast iron pipe that I slip over the lug wrench handle to create adequate leverage. After freeing the spare, I cleaned and lubed the chain and wench system of the spare.? I also made sure the spare was properly inflated and gave it a good cleaning.? Once all this was done, I was able to complete the simulation.? It wasn't a quick process and I did it on a level, solid surface. However, I feel more confident when Murphy decides to show up. Not mentioned above, I bought tire chaulks, road flairs, knee pads, a heavy duty air pump and a shrader valve kit.? Some might think this is overkill avoid this level of preparation relying on a phone and roadside membership (both of which I also have), however, If you travel off the beaten path where cell service and roadside assistance are questionable, being prepared will allow you to sleep at night.? On Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 9:39?AM Buzz Lightyear via <buzzliteyear=[email protected]> wrote: No, I haven't been a ToyHome owner since the late 2000s. |
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On Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 01:07 PM, Linda S wrote:
Not being able to find the right tire when that's your business sounds like LAZY to me.Yeah, I agree.? I called the tire shop back and they swear that the Yokohama 356 is the ONLY tire they can get in my size.? I say they should find themselves another distributor, but that's their story and they're stickin' to it.? Fortunately there are other dealers around here who are a bit more proactive. It's too bad really... it's a brand new shop (but part of an existing chain of shops) and is one of a very few shops around here with bays big enough to handle a toyhouse. They did offer to mount and balance them for me if I provide the tires, so maybe I'll consider that depending on what I can find elsewhere. Eric in NH |
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I wanted to thank everyone for all of your help on this tire issue.
I think I must have been living a charmed life or something.? When we bought our toyhouse in 2001 it had what I believe were the factory-original tires, Bridgestone load range C (50 PSI).? We ran them until 2011 when we replaced them with the current Hankook load range D (65 PSI).? So, if my guess is correct about the Bridgestones being the originals, that's 21 years on those and 12 years on the Hankooks.? In all that time, never so much as a flat tire from picking up a nail in the road. I must have had an angel riding on my shoulder.? (Oh, wait... I'm married to one!)? :-) Eric in NH |
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Maybe so, but that gnarly bastard won't catch my with my pants down.? On Fri, Nov 3, 2023, 7:39 PM Buzz Lightyear via <buzzliteyear=[email protected]> wrote: Doug, |
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What do you carry to make it possible to load toyhouse on to flatbed truck with out damaging exhaust etc.??
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You couldn’t be better prepared, but beware that Murphy doesn’t come into play until something can go wrong.? So, don’t get lazy after using those knee pads for some other household project and forgetting to put them back in your rig, for example. Murphy won’t ever go away. At least you can sleep better now!
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