tires

[bubblerboy64]

Kurt, I realize I am being a little reactionary about this stuff. I am going
to replace the steers now and rotate the take offs to the tag, (which I think
are the oldest tires on the coach) and then basically follow Greg's suggestion.
I watched his video on how to control a coach in a blow out situation and that
gives me the creeps. I'd rather spend the money then have that what I would
think would be a heart in your throat experience of having that front wheel drop
six inches. And how a fellow would have the fore thought to step on the "gas"
and not the brake is a little beyond me.

John Heckman
1987 PT 36
Shbg Pa
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> John,
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> I would not replace your tires just on the fear of a problem, "three years
old, maybe less then 10k miles." If you haven't had a problem by now you most
likely don't have a problem. These tires have a lot of life left in them,
granted they my not be your first choice in a tire, yea I'm one of those guys
that doesn't like Goodyear, but their not chopped liver either. I wouldn't take
the one Goodyear off my coach; I'm too practical for that, read in here, cheap,
LOL. If you do go for the new rubber, stick to the original size tire, the 315's
are higher rated that the 12.5's but do you need that extra capacity on a PT 36?
You should be able to get a good trade in price for your old skins with such
little wear. If the dealer won't deal, sell them to a local trucker or farmer.
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> Kurt Horvath
> 95 PT 42
> 10AC
> 7 Michelins, 1 Goodyear
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Chuck Wheeler" wrote:
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> > John,
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> > When I purchased our coach it had 159s on it. I never had a tire failure.
> > I replace them after about two years due to the age of the tires. In those
> > two years they were in 114 degree desert heat and sub zero winter weather.
> >
> > - Chuck Wheeler-
> > 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
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> > _____
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> > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bubblerboy64
> > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:33 AM
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tires
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> > 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.
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> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > 1987 PT 36
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> > > It just you Ernie. LOL
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> > > Your right MICHELIN is better.
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> > > The last time the subject about tires on the forum was discussed it got
> > personal.
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> > > Some folks have a problem with Michelin being French Company; some folks
> > have problems with Mexican painters. Etc.
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> > > I have a problem with getting the most bang for my buck.
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> > > 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
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> > > 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.
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> > > 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.
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> > > 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,
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> > > 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.
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> > > There are other choices as well, Kumho & Toyo are as good as the other
> > brands.
> > >
> > > Kurt Horvath
> > > 95 PT 42
> > > 10AC
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> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@
> > yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
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> > > > 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?
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> > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > 83PT40
> > > > Wanderlodge
> > > > Weatherford, Tx
> > > > http://autos.
> > <http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair>
> > groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair
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> > > > --- On Sun, 7/5/09, tommy.rountree wrote:
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> > > > From: tommy.rountree
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tires
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@
> > yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 5:33 PM
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> > > > O.K, everyone.... .
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > 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:
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > The tire debate goes no, but I not choosy - just want the best tire for
> > the money.
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> > > > Help!
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> > > > Tommy Rountree
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