Tires and ride on a Wanderlodge

[Stephen Birtles]

Every year that I have been to RIV there were Michelin Reps in
attendance they even ran some seminars
But unfortunatley Michelin does not sell direct to end users. They
will however refer you to a dealer in the area that will sell you the
tires you desire. But to ask a dealer to buy and supply tires on the
premise he may sell them is asking a bit much as well as install them
It takes some considerable time to install a complete set of tires and
then there is the resulting cleanup and removal of the old product
As well you have to assemble the crews to remove and install the tires.
Iwould tend to think that one tire guy could only do a complete change
on 2 coaches per day at the most and that would be a very long full day
The tire dealers also have to be ina position to service their
regular and contract customers when and if they call while this is
going on.
The long and short of it is I dont think that what you are asking will
come to fruition in my opinion.
Stephen 77fc35


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