315/80 vs 12R - was Overweight

[Bob Lawrence]

Thanks for your input on the prices.
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Los Fresnos, Texas (Who is getting off the floor now)

> I can only put it this way: tires are one thing I'm not looking for the least
expensive alternative.
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> On 3/27/2009 at 12:26 AM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
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> >Why would you want to pay +$200 to $300 per tire for Michelins? Do you
> >actually perceive that additional value in your tires? I have yet to wear
> >out any tire unless it was mis-aligned or damaged. Mine change due to age
> >and a less expensive tire does the job.
> >
> >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
> >wrote:
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> >> The price was $709.89 each, before a lot of taxes, etc.
> >>
> >> The MSRP is something over $800, but I'm not sure if anyone ever charges
> >full list.
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> >> So far the X Coach is only 295/80, which is an inch less in diameter
> >than the 315/80 XZA-2 and 1.3 inches less than the 12R XZE*
> >>
> >> To handle your weight, assuming equal weight on each axle end:
> >> 315/80 XZA-2 95 PSI
> >> 295/80 X-Coach 110 PSI
> >> 12R XZE* 115 PSI
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> >> On 3/26/2009 at 1:02 AM Bob Lawrence wrote:
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> >> >Hi Don,
> >> >What did you have to pay for the steer tires?
> >> >Next month I want to get new steers.
> >> >I see Michelin has new X Coach XZ bus tires on their website.
> >> >Trying to figure what way to go.
> >> >My front end is 13,800 lbs. now.
> >> >Bob Lawrence
> >> >84 PT36
> >> >Laguna Atascosa NWR, Los Fresnos, Texas (Where a guy shot himself to
> >death
> >> >today)
> >> >
> >> >> Got my new steer tires today, 315/80R Michelin XZA-2 Energies. Moved
> >my
> >> >2+ year-old 12R XZE* to the tag.
> >> >>
> >> >> Really happy to have the tires down near 100 lbs fully capable of
> >> >handling the weight that took near 120 lbs on the 12Rs!
> >> >>
> >> >> The price of the tires though is one of those "gulp" items.
> >> >>
> >> >> A footnote: When I bought Blue Thunder I rather immediately had to
> >> >replace the left front wheel because it had a severe crack that was
> >> >intolerable for a steer wheel. Today it was pointed out that the left
> >tag
> >> >wheel had multiple cracks - some horseshoe from outer hole to inner back
> >> >to outer. Not good. The local tire place had a lot of excellent used
> >ones,
> >> >so I replaced that wheel. Going to have a lot of work to get it looking
> >as
> >> >good as the other ones
> >> >> Don Bradner
> >> >> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> >> >> My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1
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[David Brady]

I paid $610 per tire at Christian Bus Tours in North Carolina, in
addition they refunded me $120 per tire for a total of $490.

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

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From: Don Bradner

Sent: Mar 27, 2009 7:17 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 315/80 vs 12R - was Overweight

That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge for a good 315/80?



On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:



>Don: They are 12R.

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>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

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>--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Don Bradner" ...>

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>> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price between

>the two sizes.

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>> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:

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>> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have

>done

>> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused by a

>> >road hazard.

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[David Brady]

I should have said: $120 for the old tire carcass.

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

-----Original Message-----

From: David Brady

Sent: Mar 27, 2009 9:44 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 315/80 vs 12R - was Overweight

I paid $610 per tire at Christian Bus Tours in North Carolina, in
addition they refunded me $120 per tire for a total of $490.

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

-----Original Message-----

From: Don Bradner

Sent: Mar 27, 2009 7:17 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 315/80 vs 12R - was Overweight

That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge for a good 315/80?



On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:



>Don: They are 12R.

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>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

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>--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Don Bradner" ...>

>wrote:

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>> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price between

>the two sizes.

>>

>> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:

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>> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have

>done

>> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused by a

>> >road hazard.

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[ronmarabito2002]

Have no idea Don, but I can call them to see.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner" wrote:
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> That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge for a
good 315/80?
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> On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
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> >Don: They are 12R.
> >
> >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
> >wrote:
> >>
> >> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price between
> >the two sizes.
> >>
> >> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
> >>
> >> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have
> >done
> >> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused by a
> >> >road hazard.
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[Don Bradner]

If you wouldn't mind. Otherwise the comparison of "less than $500" for 12Rs to
the 600-700 price we are quoting for Michelin 315/80s is an apples to oranges
comparison.

On 3/28/2009 at 1:46 AM ronmarabito2002 wrote:

>Have no idea Don, but I can call them to see.
>
>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
>wrote:
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>> That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge
>for a good 315/80?
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>> On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
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>> >Don: They are 12R.
>> >
>> >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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>> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
>> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price
>between
>> >the two sizes.
>> >>
>> >> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have
>> >done
>> >> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused
>by a
>> >> >road hazard.
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[Jim Riordan]

Interesting thread...just bought 8 michelin 12r22.5 tires $660 mounted and
balanced, best deal I could find in my area. Anybody interested in 8 six year
lightly used tires?? While inspecting rims I found one cracked rear wheel lug
hole out about three inches both ways, got a NEW replacement accuride (was 27471
now 28615) for $400 from fleet pro in Orlando. That wheel is available also!

Jim Riordan
88 WBWL XXV
Stuart, fl
772-260-1328

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
wrote:
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> Ron Marabito:
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> Talking tires is like talking politics. Every one has an opinion. I dont
think an RV'r would install Michelins for read wear. AS you stated we will never
wear them out. I just installed 6 Michelin XZE's on our 88FC35. I went for
Michelin because they are the best. Better handling for one. You have to be very
carefull when buying truck tires for an RV. Some are steer axle only. Some are
drive axle only. I look at what the buses in Mexico run and it is Michelin by a
long shot. There are cheaper options and I happen to think there is a reason why
they spend the extra money. It is one thing to buy a cheap battery. If it fails
you get another. Tires are the only thing between you and the road. If it
fails..................!
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> Bruce
> 1988 FC35
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[ronmarabito2002]

Don: Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. I had a couple of bad days.
Anyway, the price on the 315/80 Yokohama tire is $423.58 and 449.58 mounted
according to The Southern Tire Mart in Dallas.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner" wrote:
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> That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge for a
good 315/80?
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> On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
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> >Don: They are 12R.
> >
> >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
> >wrote:
> >>
> >> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price between
> >the two sizes.
> >>
> >> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
> >>
> >> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have
> >done
> >> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused by a
> >> >road hazard.
> >>
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[Don Bradner]

Thanks, Ron. If I was going for price that would be a good one. If.

On 4/3/2009 at 2:50 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:

>Don: Sorry I didn't get back to you right away. I had a couple of bad
>days. Anyway, the price on the 315/80 Yokohama tire is $423.58 and 449.58
>mounted according to The Southern Tire Mart in Dallas.
>
>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
>wrote:
>>
>> That was what I figured. Any idea what your "other" brand would charge
>for a good 315/80?
>>
>> On 3/27/2009 at 6:02 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
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>> >Don: They are 12R.
>> >
>> >R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>> >
>> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
>> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Ron, are those 12R, or 315/80? Usually a big difference in price
>between
>> >the two sizes.
>> >>
>> >> On 3/27/2009 at 3:29 PM ronmarabito2002 wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I personally run another brand at a price of less than $500. I have
>> >done
>> >> >this for 15 years and never had a tire failure that was not caused
>by a
>> >> >road hazard.
>> >>
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