Tires and ride on a Wanderlodge

[Lawrence Thornell]

I assume that Mich. will have a representative at RIV. There is a local
dealer who actually sells the tires on grounds and Mich has Fact. rep on
premises. In 2002 I bought tires at the rally 6 for $3018, $503 each.
LT 90 SP in Eclectic, AL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Al"
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Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tires and ride on a Wanderlodge


>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
>> >
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