tires

[Jim Riordan]

Michelin! Buy the best pay more last longer. 6-7 years tops.

Jim Riordan

--- 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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> 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
> >
> > 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:
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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?
> > >
> > >
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83PT40
> > > Wanderlodge
> > > Weatherford, Tx
> > > http://autos.
> <http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/erni...gandrepair>
> groups.yahoo.com/group/erniesremodelingandrepair
> > >
> > > --- 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.... .
> > >
> > > 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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