Tire size.....curious

[HarleyOutlaw]

2016 Outlaw Class A.

Current tires are Michelin 255/80/22.5

Time for new tires all around. Has anyone put a wider tire on the front? If so how big did you go?

[GVP-The Boxcar Children]

An 11x22.5 is already a big tire; don't know why you'd need a wider one unless you're going off road for a stretch.
Gary
GVP

[Bob Denman]

https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1606829110

What's the story here?

[HarleyOutlaw]

Just looking for something to help with the wind and semi's passing. I have a SafetyPlus steering stabilizer and it helped tremendously. I just thought that since it's time for tires I'd look into adding a bit more rubber on the ground up front thinking it might add to the stability/lane holding.

Not looking to go 365s or something ridiculous, but thought a 275 would be nice

[Bob Denman]

That might work out to about an inch and a-half of extra tread per axle...
...If the dualies in the rear can deal with it.

[HarleyOutlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

That might work out to about an inch and a-half of extra tread per axle...
...If the dualies in the rear can deal with it.

Just on the front, won't mess with size on the rears

[Bob Denman]

That's a horse of a different colot!
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1606838631

[ducksface]

I am casually, uncaringly, slightly, considering the considering of lower profile tires on larger wheels.
The wider tire is a factor of sidewall height.
Same sidewall height and wider tire and the sqirm lessens, but just by a factor of your added inch and a half vs sidewall height.

60 series tire vs 80 series tires affects the squirm by a factor of 25 to 33 percent.

19.5 vs 16 inch wheels for the same height tires is a genuine change in squirmability.

I have NEVER bought a set of rims in my entire life. I think as dressment they are the worst possible financial decision which can be made.

But
Consider bigger wheels, since you have to replace the tires anyway, if squirm is a factor in your tire decision.

[HarleyOutlaw]

Originally Posted by ducksface

I am casually, uncaringly, slightly, considering the considering of lower profile tires on larger wheels.
The wider tire is a factor of sidewall height.
Same sidewall height and wider tire and the sqirm lessens, but just by a factor of your added inch and a half vs sidewall height.

60 series tire vs 80 series tires affects the squirm by a factor of 25 to 33 percent.

19.5 vs 16 inch wheels for the same height tires is a genuine change in squirmability.

I have NEVER bought a set of rims in my entire life. I think as dressment they are the worst possible financial decision which can be made.

But
Consider bigger wheels, since you have to replace the tires anyway, if squirm is a factor in your tire decision.

Current wheels are 22.5s so I'm just toying with a wider tire to fit those on the front axle. Current tire is 255/80/22.5

[ducksface]

I don't know the models of Thor.
https://buytruckwheels.com/collections/alcoa-24

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by HarleyOutlaw

Current wheels are 22.5s so I'm just toying with a wider tire to fit those on the front axle. Current tire is 255/80/22.5

If you wanted to go wider but not taller; consider a lower profile tire.
Perhaps a "60"?
Here's a little something to help with the Math...

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

[16ACE27]

Originally Posted by HarleyOutlaw

Current wheels are 22.5s so I'm just toying with a wider tire to fit those on the front axle. Current tire is 255/80/22.5

Generally, when replacing OEM tires on my vehicles, particularly trucks and SUVs, I always go with the bigger tire. Say from a 245 to a 265.

But, I don't think changing just the front tires on your coach will provide any noticeable improvement in the area you're looking for. The "truck air wave" hits the back of the coach first pushing the tail to the right , making the coach head left. Bigger tires on the front won't stop that.

What helps is knowing the big truck is coming and moving as far right in your lane as you can as he overtakes you. This lessens the impact of the "truck air wave", not to mention giving you more correction room should you need it.

[Bob Denman]

Yup! Using your mirrors can help a whole lot!

[HarleyOutlaw]

Thanks everyone. This was just a thought on my part. Sounds like it's not worth the effort

[Bob Denman]

But you've got to admit: it's fun to peek over the fence... and wonder!

[HarleyOutlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

But you've got to admit: it's fun to peek over the fence... and wonder!

Yes it is

[devnul@timmade.com]

I would go for a suspension upgrade. You aleady have a steering stabilizer but I think you may want to look at heavy duty sway bars.
We have a 2018 Thor 26HE, a lot smaller than your RV, and installed a RoadMaster steering stabilizer and front and rear heavy duty sway bars. Made a world of difference, I can drive with one hand on the wheel and a cup of coffee in the other. Ride is a bit stiffer but the improvements are worth it.
But like I said, my RV is a smaller than yours, so good to look at the suspension. Wider tires might give you some relief but being wider they will also flex more.

Tim

[HarleyOutlaw]

Originally Posted by devnul@timmade.com

I would go for a suspension upgrade. You aleady have a steering stabilizer but I think you may want to look at heavy duty sway bars.
We have a 2018 Thor 26HE, a lot smaller than your RV, and installed a RoadMaster steering stabilizer and front and rear heavy duty sway bars. Made a world of difference, I can drive with one hand on the wheel and a cup of coffee in the other. Ride is a bit stiffer but the improvements are worth it.
But like I said, my RV is a smaller than yours, so good to look at the suspension. Wider tires might give you some relief but being wider they will also flex more.

Tim

You may be right, I'm just not ready to put anymore into the suspension at this time. It does need tires now, and a couple of other minor repairs, so that's where the $$$$ will be going for now anyway.