Tires and ride on a Wanderlodge

[Scott]

Bruce, Jay, Ernie.. I agree with all you guys. I installed Michelins
XZ2's on RUBY (5yr warranty) and at the same time installed new
shocks (koni's)it seemed the appropriate time to do the "correct
maintenance" I have noticed a major difference. The porpoising is
gone, body roll is greatly reduced, the grip is noticeable when
turning, not as much pump noise. The overall ride is much better. I
also installed EQUAL. I think if anyone is replacing tires they
should do shocks if they do not know when they were last changed.

The major brands (Mich,Bridge,Kuhmo) is somewhat subjective..but to
save a few bucks and buy Chinese and risk way more than the
difference in tire pricing vs body damage and safety is totally
rediculous.

Why don't you talk to the Michelin guys or the Bridgestone
guys..rather than the (Les Swhab??)guys selling you whatever..only
makes sense to me. The tire purchase is one of the most expensive
ongoing maintenance issues with a coach..get educated on why the
tires are designed to do or not to do. Actually, it is a fascinating
topic that the engineers LOVE to talk about. Heck have a tire rep
come to your regional rally..great topic.

I guess it is like when you need major medical assistance.. go to the
vetrinarian..afterall they charge less per hour..If you are going to
drive a high end coach treat is as such.

ScottB
86FC35 "RUBY"
Murrells Inlet SC "right next to heaven"


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
>
> I am at Beaudry's in Tucson as I write this. I did a walk about (in
> the desert heat) and this is an unofficial survey of what tires are
> being used on new units. High end and low end. About 70% are Good
year
> G670. The rest are Michelin. I think Good year has made a big push
to
> get market share in the RV industry. These are the only 2 mfrs.
that
> SPECIFICALLY make an Rv tire. Toyo did but after law suit fights
with
> Country Coach they do not recommend their tires on many RV's. The
> Chinese tires are TRUCK tires. Whole other thing. They use
different
> tires on the steer and driving axles. Go to any big truck stop or
HD
> truck dealer and look at the Brands.Almost all are major: Good
Year,
> Michelin, Bridgestone, etc. No Chinese tires to be found. If the
big
> fleets thought they could save a few bucks a tire they would switch
in
> a heartbeat. But they do not. Neither will I ! A few hundred
dollars
> vs. safety? A no brainer.
>
> Bruce
>