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Tommy has 2 New Shoes - tcandt - 10-26-2013 01:10
I upgraded my M450 front wheels and tires with 365 75 22.5 Michelin's. I picked them up this afternoon.
After seeing them mounted off the coach being rolled up to mount, I would have bet they would not have fit. They are huge compared to the 315s. However, they mounted fine and I found no rubbing in tight turns because of the extra width.
I only had a short drive back to Pleasanton, CA but I am impressed with the softer ride (110 PSI versus 130 PSI) and tighter straight tracking. I feel a small degree of more firmness in the steering wheel requiring a slight bit more Lance Armstrong (performance enhancing substances) but nothing that I probably will notice in another hour of driving.
All in all, I like what they have done to the drive and look forward to being able to carry a bit more weight in front.
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - ernie ekberg - 10-26-2013 08:22
I had a Prevost here last month that had those. They really are large. I thought my 315s were wide~
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - davidbrady - 10-26-2013 09:28
Excellent news Tommy. I once tried to fit 365's on my 43LXi - no dice. It'd require an extensive cutout of my fiberglass fender lip plus the 10.5" wheels rubbed my tie-rod ends. You're very fortunate they fit the M450! Those tires are massive! Good luck!
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - al perna - 10-27-2013 00:38
Tommy , do you have the 315 s and rims available for sale ? If so I would be interested in buying them both .
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - tcandt - 10-27-2013 02:02
(10-27-2013 00:38)al perna Wrote: Tommy , do you have the 315 s and rims available for sale ? If so I would be interested in buying them both .
The tires went to my tags which were older. I think they might be gone. Let me check on the wheels. I asked Les Schwab to see if they had a buyer. It was COB last night so they are probably still there.
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - al perna - 10-27-2013 09:20
Tommy , It is the rims that I really need . as to the tires I was not going to have to see you sell them separately . If you wish you could email me any update at alperna@yahoo.com thanks
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - dentmac - 10-27-2013 09:54
Hi,
Ed Wimberley took my 2 rims to Pine Valley. I don't know if they sold.
Ross
Sorry sold
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - al perna - 10-27-2013 12:33
Ross , they are sold . KC , is now the owner . But , as I think of it they aren't "stud piloted rims " are they ? t I do thank you for posting about your rims
RE: Tommy has 2 New Shoes - Hisham Amaral - 10-28-2013 09:58
(10-26-2013 01:10)tcandt Wrote: I upgraded my M450 front wheels and tires with 365 75 22.5 Michelin's. I picked them up this afternoon.Tommy
After seeing them mounted off the coach being rolled up to mount, I would have bet they would not have fit. They are huge compared to the 315s. However, they mounted fine and I found no rubbing in tight turns because of the extra width.
I only had a short drive back to Pleasanton, CA but I am impressed with the softer ride (110 PSI versus 130 PSI) and tighter straight tracking. I feel a small degree of more firmness in the steering wheel requiring a slight bit more Lance Armstrong (performance enhancing substances) but nothing that I probably will notice in another hour of driving.
All in all, I like what they have done to the drive and look forward to being able to carry a bit more weight in front.
If you up the pressure to 115 PSI the steering will improve. Try that and see.
Hish