tires

[Pete Masterson]

Might be a P.O. was trying to make a 'poor man's' differential ratio change. Many of the early 80's busses were set up for the 55 mph national speed limit. Wouldn't the larger diameter tires reduce the RPMs for a particular speed?

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jul 8, 2009, at 4:25 AM, Ernie Ekberg wrote:

thanks Shane. I have 24.5 on the drive and tag. and 22.5 on the steer. don't know why, bus came that way. I just got home from NC and will be looking at different price ranges. Ernie Ekberg 83PT40

[williamcharrison]

I hope you are not getting out of birds for good Hank.
As the proud owner of a nearly identical 90SP36 who has
enjoyed your advice, I hope not.

Chuck Harrison
Akron, Ohio
90SP36

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
>
> Ernie:
> not sure bottom of my post got posted.....REDUCED MY LIKE NEW 90SP36 TO
$64,900. THIS IS NOT A FIRE SALE. JUST SOMEBODY GETTING A GREAT DEAL ON THE
BEST 90SP36 LEFT IN THE USA....42,000 MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH THE WORKS.
FOR PICTURES CALL ME @ (808)384-7742.
> Regards,
> Hank Hannigan
> 90SP36..for sale in Vegas
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
> >
> > Ernie:
> > I bought new Bridgestones for my 90SP because the sidewalls are stronger...
Still remains a wonderful ride! 12R22.5's
> > Regards,
> > Hank Hannigan
> > 90SP36..FOR SALE IN VEGAS...REDUCED TO $64,900.
> >
> > THIS IS NO FIRE SALE.....JUST SOMEBODY GETTING A GREAT BUY ON THE BEST
90SP36 LEFT IN THE USA! Call for pictures, info etc. (808) 384-7742
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
> > >
> > > Don't Bridgestones have a harder sidewall then the others?
> > > I had B's on my van and they  were stiif. Put M's on and ride is better.
Or is is me?
> > >
> > >
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83PT40
> > > Wanderlodge
> > > Weatherford, Tx
> > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
> > >
> > > --- On Sun, 7/5/09, tommy.rountree wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: tommy.rountree
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tires
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 5:33 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > O.K, everyone.... .
> > >
> > > I'm now throughly confused. I have Michelins all the way around on my 94
WB. Steer tires 4 years old. Drive tires 5 years old, Tag tires 6 years old. No
cracks, good tread. I was wanting to replace my steers and had figured on two
Goodyears for thew steers and moving the michelins to the Drive and the best of
the drives to the Tag.
> > >
> > > My tire man here at home (does tires for a couple of churches one has a
Prevost Tour Bus and the other has a BB) recommends Goodyears, Firestones and
Bridgestones in that order. Does not recommend Michelins. Prices:
> > >
> > > Goodyears $508.00 each including new ss valve stems and mounting.
> > > Firestones $465.00 each, include ss valve stems and mounting.
> > > Bridgestones $561.00 each, includes new ss valve stems and mounting.
> > >
> > > The tire debate goes no, but I not choosy - just want the best tire for
the money.
> > >
> > > Help!
> > >
> > > Tommy Rountree
> > >
> >
>

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Yes, Pete, that certianly is one way to do a (small) change in ratios.... But
the lower (numerically) the ratio goes, the more power it takes to pull it...
And these coaches, (especially mine), do not have a great abundance of power at
any time..
I can really tell the difference on my Jeep when I switch between the 31" & 35"
tires.
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> Might be a P.O. was trying to make a 'poor man's' differential ratio
> change. Many of the early 80's busses were set up for the 55 mph
> national speed limit. Wouldn't the larger diameter tires reduce the
> RPMs for a particular speed?
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Jul 8, 2009, at 4:25 AM, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > thanks Shane. I have 24.5 on the drive and tag. and 22.5 on the
> > steer. don't know why, bus came that way. I just got home from NC
> > and will be looking at different price ranges.
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
>

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

Chuck:
Thanks.....I really like this bird and was realizing just today how near new it
is with a lot of miles left on it. My best guess is that I'll move into the
condo at the end of the month, keep it for sale for a while and then put it in
storage to drive later.......I aint going to give it away.....This aint no fire
sale.........we have one of the best birds ever made..middoor.......bluebird
tried to duplicate the SP with the 380 but screwed up.....The only mistake they
made with the SP is not putting the 400 cummins in it. It cruises 75 mph on
flats but mountains are tougher for the 3ooCAT turbo, but how fast is fast
enough?

This aint no fire sale for me................My price is $64,900 and that is
it.. aint is a good word nowadays aint it???

Thanks for your interest and nice comments Chuck. What makes this Forum so nice
is the interaction and help among the owners of similar birds.........Take care,
Hank Hannigan
90SP36 for sale in Vegas.....$64,900 but NOT A FIRE SALE
42000 miles,new tyres, many extras....drive it and youll buy it!






--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "williamcharrison"
wrote:
>
> I hope you are not getting out of birds for good Hank.
> As the proud owner of a nearly identical 90SP36 who has
> enjoyed your advice, I hope not.
>
> Chuck Harrison
> Akron, Ohio
> 90SP36
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
> >
> > Ernie:
> > not sure bottom of my post got posted.....REDUCED MY LIKE NEW 90SP36 TO
$64,900. THIS IS NOT A FIRE SALE. JUST SOMEBODY GETTING A GREAT DEAL ON THE
BEST 90SP36 LEFT IN THE USA....42,000 MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH THE WORKS.
FOR PICTURES CALL ME @ (808)384-7742.
> > Regards,
> > Hank Hannigan
> > 90SP36..for sale in Vegas
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
> > >
> > > Ernie:
> > > I bought new Bridgestones for my 90SP because the sidewalls are
stronger... Still remains a wonderful ride! 12R22.5's
> > > Regards,
> > > Hank Hannigan
> > > 90SP36..FOR SALE IN VEGAS...REDUCED TO $64,900.
> > >
> > > THIS IS NO FIRE SALE.....JUST SOMEBODY GETTING A GREAT BUY ON THE BEST
90SP36 LEFT IN THE USA! Call for pictures, info etc. (808) 384-7742
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Don't Bridgestones have a harder sidewall then the others?
> > > > I had B's on my van and they  were stiif. Put M's on and ride is better.
Or is is me?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > 83PT40
> > > > Wanderlodge
> > > > Weatherford, Tx
> > > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair
> > > >
> > > > --- On Sun, 7/5/09, tommy.rountree wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: tommy.rountree
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tires
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 5:33 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > O.K, everyone.... .
> > > >
> > > > I'm now throughly confused. I have Michelins all the way around on my 94
WB. Steer tires 4 years old. Drive tires 5 years old, Tag tires 6 years old. No
cracks, good tread. I was wanting to replace my steers and had figured on two
Goodyears for thew steers and moving the michelins to the Drive and the best of
the drives to the Tag.
> > > >
> > > > My tire man here at home (does tires for a couple of churches one has a
Prevost Tour Bus and the other has a BB) recommends Goodyears, Firestones and
Bridgestones in that order. Does not recommend Michelins. Prices:
> > > >
> > > > Goodyears $508.00 each including new ss valve stems and mounting.
> > > > Firestones $465.00 each, include ss valve stems and mounting.
> > > > Bridgestones $561.00 each, includes new ss valve stems and mounting.
> > > >
> > > > The tire debate goes no, but I not choosy - just want the best tire for
the money.
> > > >
> > > > Help!
> > > >
> > > > Tommy Rountree
> > > >
> > >
> >
>