Michelin Tires not available

[Pete Masterson]

Yes, that ought to do it.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Green River UT in an overpriced KOA...



On Oct 10, 2007, at 10:59 AM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

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