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Tire Shopping
06-03-2005, 10:47
Post: #1
Tire Shopping
SAY, I have a tire pressure question. Since you have approximately
the same front axle gross as I do,,, what air pressure do you run your tires
at???
My DUNLOP SP-160's call for 120 lbs for a max load of 6610 lbs. Two
on the front would be 13,220 lbs, close to my gross front axle wt. Another PT
40 bird owner told me he never runs over 105 lbs,,,,,,, What would you run
???
I have always been told to run the max cold pressure to avoid
blowouts,,,, What is correct??? DAY 83 PT-40 Jax Fla,,,,,,,,


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06-03-2005, 12:03
Post: #2
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Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.

The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
installed and out the door.
They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect warranty.

We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This tire
is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone is
FS560 or Bridgestone R250

Our questions are:
Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
22.5 LRH size)
Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
warranty??
Which brand are you happy with ??

Maybe this should be a poll?

Any inputs are appreciated,

Bill 88 fc
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06-03-2005, 12:26
Post: #3
Tire Shopping
If you feel Michelins are unacceptable, use Toyos. I have a set of 16 ply
Kumhos on my truck and they ride and handle fine, but they might be a little
harsh on a bird. I think Toyo has the closest match to Michelin as far as tread
and side wall. I do mount my own tires. I wouldn't go with Kelly or BFG,
didn't like the look side by side with others.
Mike Hohnstein
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Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.

The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
installed and out the door.
They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect warranty.

We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This tire
is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone is
FS560 or Bridgestone R250

Our questions are:
Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
22.5 LRH size)
Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
warranty??
Which brand are you happy with ??

Maybe this should be a poll?

Any inputs are appreciated,

Bill 88 fc






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06-03-2005, 12:27
Post: #4
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i just bought 12-22.5 toyos today for $400 each..randydupree93wb
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Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.

The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
installed and out the door.
They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect warranty.

We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This tire
is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone is
FS560 or Bridgestone R250

Our questions are:
Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
22.5 LRH size)
Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
warranty??
Which brand are you happy with ??

Maybe this should be a poll?

Any inputs are appreciated,

Bill 88 fc






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06-03-2005, 13:19
Post: #5
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Where did you get yours? At Les Swaub up here in Washington they are about
300.00 dollars apeice. Jon

randydupree wrote:i just bought 12-22.5 toyos today for
$400 each..randydupree93wb
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Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.

The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
installed and out the door.
They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect warranty.

We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This tire
is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone is
FS560 or Bridgestone R250

Our questions are:
Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
22.5 LRH size)
Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
warranty??
Which brand are you happy with ??

Maybe this should be a poll?

Any inputs are appreciated,

Bill 88 fc






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06-03-2005, 13:51
Post: #6
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i got mine way down here in fl...no les swabbs down here..maybe i'll take these
back and run up to washington and get them there! send me a fax with a quote
from les swabb,cause i just can't believe they are that much cheaper!
randydupree93wb
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Where did you get yours? At Les Swaub up here in Washington they are about
300.00 dollars apeice. Jon

randydupree wrote:i just bought 12-22.5 toyos today
for $400 each..randydupree93wb
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Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 8:03 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Shopping


Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.

The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
installed and out the door.
They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect warranty.

We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This tire
is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone is
FS560 or Bridgestone R250

Our questions are:
Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
22.5 LRH size)
Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
warranty??
Which brand are you happy with ??

Maybe this should be a poll?

Any inputs are appreciated,

Bill 88 fc






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06-03-2005, 13:58
Post: #7
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It seems that the 12R22.5 LRH are about 100 more bucks.

Bill 88FC

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> i got mine way down here in fl...no les swabbs down here..maybe
i'll take these back and run up to washington and get them there!
send me a fax with a quote from les swabb,cause i just can't believe
they are that much cheaper! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jon lechich
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 9:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Shopping
>
>
> Where did you get yours? At Les Swaub up here in Washington they
are about 300.00 dollars apeice. Jon
>
> randydupree wrote:i just bought 12-22.5 toyos today
for $400 each..randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: pattypape
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 8:03 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Shopping
>
>
> Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands.
I
> read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
> debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
> manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There
were
> also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF
Goodrich,
> Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.
>
> The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
> installed and out the door.
> They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect
warranty.
>
> We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This
tire
> is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement
Firestone is
> FS560 or Bridgestone R250
>
> Our questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the
12R
> 22.5 LRH size)
> Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
> warranty??
> Which brand are you happy with ??
>
> Maybe this should be a poll?
>
> Any inputs are appreciated,
>
> Bill 88 fc
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06-03-2005, 14:03
Post: #8
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ohh,maybe jons talking about 11-22.5s? randydupree93wb
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It seems that the 12R22.5 LRH are about 100 more bucks.

Bill 88FC

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In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree wrote:
> i got mine way down here in fl...no les swabbs down here..maybe
i'll take these back and run up to washington and get them there!
send me a fax with a quote from les swabb,cause i just can't believe
they are that much cheaper! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jon lechich
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 9:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Shopping
>
>
> Where did you get yours? At Les Swaub up here in Washington they
are about 300.00 dollars apeice. Jon
>
> randydupree wrote:i just bought 12-22.5 toyos today
for $400 each..randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: pattypape
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 8:03 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Shopping
>
>
> Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands.
I
> read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
> debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
> manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There
were
> also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF
Goodrich,
> Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.
>
> The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
> installed and out the door.
> They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect
warranty.
>
> We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This
tire
> is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement
Firestone is
> FS560 or Bridgestone R250
>
> Our questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the
12R
> 22.5 LRH size)
> Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
> warranty??
> Which brand are you happy with ??
>
> Maybe this should be a poll?
>
> Any inputs are appreciated,
>
> Bill 88 fc
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06-03-2005, 14:05
Post: #9
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Where are you located, Bill..you didn't sign on your post.
Up here in Washington, I went to Les Schwab and bought tires named
OSHEI that cost me $200 bucks each. As I own a trucking company, I
went with tires that are good on trucks with a 50k mile warrenty. I
put these on my bird. Load range H.
Only problem is they are rated for 13,000lbs for a pair and I weigh
13,800 on my front end.
Sat I will be going back to Les and see what is available for the
bird's front end.
Good luck on your search.

Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Tacoma, Wa.

> Our questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the
12R
> 22.5 LRH size)
> Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
> warranty??
> Which brand are you happy with ??
>
> Maybe this should be a poll?
>
> Any inputs are appreciated,
>
> Bill 88 fc
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06-03-2005, 14:33
Post: #10
Tire Shopping
They're all round and black.

There are differences between tires, such as the 1" difference in
tread width between brands of the same size & rating, ride, rolling
resistance, quality control, etc.

Buy what brand makes you happy, you're the one that has to pay for
them and drive on them.

- Jeff Miller


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> Well, I am still investigating possible tire replacement brands. I
> read many of the previous archive postings on the ongoing tire
> debate. Many have a strong opinion about there favorite tire
> manufacturer, especially the loyal Michelin followers. There were
> also other brands mentioned such as: Kelly, Goodyear, BF Goodrich,
> Toyo, a Les Schwab tire called Double Coin, Bridgestone etc.
>
> The 12R 22.5 load range H Michelin tires are about $500.00 each,
> installed and out the door.
> They carry a seven year / 700,000 mile manufacturer defect
warranty.
>
> We presently are quite happy with our Firestone T575 tire. This
tire
> is obsolete and no longer manufactured, the replacement Firestone
is
> FS560 or Bridgestone R250
>
> Our questions are:
> Does anyone have experience with the Firestone FS560?? ( In the 12R
> 22.5 LRH size)
> Why should an RV owner help subsidize a seven year / 700,000
> warranty??
> Which brand are you happy with ??
>
> Maybe this should be a poll?
>
> Any inputs are appreciated,
>
> Bill 88 fc
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