tires

[Pete Masterson]

There should be no problem mixing metric (315/80) with 12R tires, if each axle carries the same size/type tire. i.e. replacing tires as you suggest should be no problem.

The only concern is that the 315s, which are about .4 inches wider than the 12R may not have sufficient clearance on the duals ... but that's something to discuss with the tire installer -- I note that several 'bird owners have moved to the metric size tires without problems.

Note that we're referring to all tires as having the radial design. Mixing bias ply tires and radials on the same vehicle can result in some poor handling characteristics.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jul 6, 2009, at 4:32 AM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

Hi Guys, Ya have me concerned. I have the GY 159 12R22.5 on my coach. About three years old, maybe less then 10k miles. I want to replace them for peace of mind if for no other reason. My plan is to do the steer tires now and then next year the drives and the following the tag. I just can't swing the entire set of 8 at one shot. My question is one of the fellow replaced his 12R with 315/80/R 22.5 and feels the larger tires a significant benefit. Sounds reasonable. Since I am not doing all 8 at one time do you see a problem mixing the different size tires as I proceed with my plan? Obviously when I do the drive axle I would not mix sizes there. Anyone see a problem with either the larger size or the mixing as I go. Thanks I intend to buy Michelin ZXA2 tires.

John Heckman
Shippensburg Pa
1987 PT 36

It just you Ernie. LOL

Your right MICHELIN is better.

The last time the subject about tires on the forum was discussed it got personal.

Some folks have a problem with Michelin being French Company; some folks have problems with Mexican painters. Etc.

I have a problem with getting the most bang for my buck.

I don't much care were it's made or who made it, as long as it's the best I can get for my $$$$$$"SSSSSSS

Bridgstone is owned by Michelin, so for a few more bucks I'd go Michelin.

Goodyear is only used by necessity not by choice.

Michelin is standard equipment on Prevost

Firestone makes a tire for Greyhound that has an extra strong sidewall, due to the fact that the Dogs pull up to the curb several times a day and scuffing is a problem.

Your rotation schedule sounds good. I've been doing that every year since I've owned my coach. Two new steers yearly, In another year I'll have nothing older that 4 years on the bird. With good trade in value to boot.

If you go back and check some of the older threads on this forum you'll see lots of ideas, see if your tire guy will not take the old tires that have good tread and not too old in on trade, don't just give them up they are worth something,

Local truckers and farmers would probably give $100 bucks or more for a tire with good tread that are only three or four years old.

There are other choices as well, Kumho & Toyo are as good as the other brands.

Kurt Horvath

95 PT 42

10AC

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:

Don't Bridgestones have a harder sidewall then the others?

I had B's on my van and they were stiif. Put M's on and ride is better. Or is is me?

Ernie Ekberg

83PT40

Wanderlodge

Weatherford, Tx

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair

--- On Sun, 7/5/09, tommy.rountree wrote:

From: tommy.rountree

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tires

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 5:33 PM

O.K, everyone.... .

I'm now throughly confused. I have Michelins all the way around on my 94 WB. Steer tires 4 years old. Drive tires 5 years old, Tag tires 6 years old. No cracks, good tread. I was wanting to replace my steers and had figured on two Goodyears for thew steers and moving the michelins to the Drive and the best of the drives to the Tag.

My tire man here at home (does tires for a couple of churches one has a Prevost Tour Bus and the other has a BB) recommends Goodyears, Firestones and Bridgestones in that order. Does not recommend Michelins. Prices:

Goodyears $508.00 each including new ss valve stems and mounting.

Firestones $465.00 each, include ss valve stems and mounting.

Bridgestones $561.00 each, includes new ss valve stems and mounting.

The tire debate goes no, but I not choosy - just want the best tire for the money.

Help!

Tommy Rountree

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