Tires and ride on a Wanderlodge

[Al]

I would take it a step further.. Setup Michelin to bring a truckload
of tires to the rally in the valley and sell to birds in
attendence. You can have them put on right at the rally and make a
group purchase and save everyone several hundrend dollars a piece.
We could track what people needed so we can order prior to the rally
and have them installed while we enjoyed ourselves.

Al & Kathy Johnson
'96 BMC B20
'93 Dodge Diesel B100
'03 Dodge Diesel B100
Looking for late model mercedes diesel and jeep libery diesel for
toad.
Mandeville, Louisiana


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>