Michelin Tires not available

[bubblerboy64]

Ok that is helpful. I am changing wheels at this time too. The new
ones will be 8.25 inches wide so as long as the tires match and
things fit up under the coach I should be good to go????

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
>
> 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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