Michelin Tires not available

[Pete Masterson]

11 R is an 11 inch wide tire and 12 R is a 12 inch wide tire. The "R"
means it's a radial design (bias ply tires aren't made anymore so far
as I know). The 12 inch tire has higher weight capacity and is used
on an 8" or wider wheel. The 11 inch tire is used on wheels less than
8" wide.

You need to check your wheels to see what width they are. The older
birds tend to use the 11R tires while the newer ones use 12R. I think
the earlier birds have 7 or 7-1/2 inch wide wheels, so the 11R is the
tire to use on your 73 bird.

Tires are one of those things that generate much emotion -- I'm
running on Toyo tires and they seem quite satisfactory.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Kolob Canyon, Zion NP



On Oct 10, 2007, at 5:48 AM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

> You guys have me really confused about these Michelin tires. Which I
> might add is not all that hard to do. What do the numbers 12R and
> 11R mean. I am right now in the process of getting Michelin tires
> for my FC. They are back ordered with an expected delivery in a week
> or two(?). But we all know what that means. Now my problem is I have
> left the details up to the dealer as per which tire to use. I
> believe they are XZE tires but not certain. What do I need for this
> FC? Give me some details and more information so I can make certain
> I end up with what I need. If I see a problem with Mich. then I am
> going to go with the Bridgestone tires which can be had. Please
> expand on this so I know at least what questions I need to ask of the
> dealer. My coach is a 1973 FC converted to diesel. John Heckman
>>
>> I just purchased 4, 12R,22.5, 16 ply, Ohtsu tires from Schwab in
> Anacortes
>> Wa. They had them in stock for $346.00 mounted and balanced with
> Equal. Jim
>> Barone, 1991 WL currently in Tubac Arizona



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