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Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245972] Mon, 31 March 2014 22:07 Go to next message
BRDRVR is currently offline  BRDRVR   United States
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In the next 2 months I am converting all of my units to 16" wheels and tires. From what Ive seen regarding the Southwest 16' steel is that with some grinding that they will work on the front over the calipers. Since I am buying 120 the price comes down to $42.71. I asked what the price would be if I bought over 250+ since their discount tier for 25% off list was 50-250 units. I am waiting to hear back but he gave me the impression they might drop another %5. I would need another 130 wheels to hit that tier. Is anybody out there considering replacing theirs in the next couple months that would like to get their order in at my pricing of $43? Shipping would be $6.00 each to Florida. I will be heading west June 25 traveling 75N to I10W to Pheonix and then north thru Vegas up to the ranch. I also am going to grab a bearing machine from Phil Swanson in San Diego shortly after and grabing another unit in LA taking the I5 to Sacramento then I80E back to Gerlach. I will be putting the order in by May 1st for the 130 wheels so if any one wants to jump in that order send me a PM. Next Im looking for the least expensive tire I can find in bulk if one has any any ideas Id love to hear them

http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=5224&SEName=126202

The cheapest tire I have been able to find in any quantity is the

David Gourdine http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com 727-657-1955

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Re: Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245974 is a reply to message #245972] Mon, 31 March 2014 22:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Joe Weir is currently offline  Joe Weir   United States
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figures this would come up the week after I secured a set of alcoas...

76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center... Columbia, SC.

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Re: Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245982 is a reply to message #245972] Tue, 01 April 2014 02:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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The cheapest ones I see at $115 each at Tire Rack is:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+APT+KL51&partnum=275SR6KL51&vehicleSearch=false&fromComp are1=yes

I would spend the extra $12.00 each for these:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+AT+KL78&partnum=275QR6KL78OWL10&vehicleSearch=false&from Compare1=yes

I did not look at Discount Tire or some of the others like Pep Boys.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245987 is a reply to message #245982] Tue, 01 April 2014 03:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mickeysss is currently offline  mickeysss   United States
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i get fleet prices at pep boys, some times it is up to %20 off. mickey anaheim ca. palm playa


On Apr 1, 2014, at 12:45 AM, Ken Burton wrote:

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> The cheapest ones I see at $115 each at Tire Rack is:
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> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+APT+KL51&partnum=275SR6KL51&vehicleSearch=false&fromComp are1=yes
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> I would spend the extra $12.00 each for these:
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> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+AT+KL78&partnum=275QR6KL78OWL10&vehicleSearch=false&from Compare1=yes
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> I did not look at Discount Tire or some of the others like Pep Boys.
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Re: [GMCnet] Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245988 is a reply to message #245982] Tue, 01 April 2014 04:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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KB once i have to not agree with the tire choice you have in this case. the cheapest one is less noise, and easier on the front end.

david's use is for the playa and the less tread the less dust as well. but i bought the off road tire for my van i drive and they are louder

for sure and my mechanic states if you are on the highway they are harder on the frame and entropy of the vehicle.

not a big thing, but 130 times 12 is $1560.

mickey with very warm regards to the greatest here.


On Apr 1, 2014, at 12:45 AM, Ken Burton wrote:

>
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> The cheapest ones I see at $115 each at Tire Rack is:
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+APT+KL51&partnum=275SR6KL51&vehicleSearch=false&fromComp are1=yes
>
> I would spend the extra $12.00 each for these:
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Road+Venture+AT+KL78&partnum=275QR6KL78OWL10&vehicleSearch=false&from Compare1=yes
>
> I did not look at Discount Tire or some of the others like Pep Boys.
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Re: [GMCnet] Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245990 is a reply to message #245988] Tue, 01 April 2014 04:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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mickeysss wrote on Tue, 01 April 2014 04:09


KB once i have to not agree with the tire choice you have in this case. the cheapest one is less noise, and easier on the front end.

david's use is for the playa and the less tread the less dust as well. but i bought the off road tire for my van i drive and they are louder

for sure and my mechanic states if you are on the highway they are harder on the frame and entropy of the vehicle.

not a big thing, but 130 times 12 is $1560.

mickey with very warm regards to the greatest here.



Mickey,

You are welcome to disagree with me and you may well be correct.

I recommended the second one because that is what I have on my coach. Rob also has them on his coach. We love them. Noise is not an issue as I can not hear. Neither my wife or Rob has complained about the sound so I have to assume that they are quiet.

I did not consider it stirring up more dust. I thought the off road tread might be a better solution but I now see where that might be a problem.

As for the cheaper one, I can not recommend it because I know nothing about it. You may be entirely correct that it is fine. I can only recommend what I know about. On the others I just keep quiet.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #245996 is a reply to message #245972] Tue, 01 April 2014 08:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gbarrow2 is currently offline  gbarrow2   United States
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David,
Last year I bought Cooper tires from Discount tire $97 each.
Last week (different coach) I bought MileStar tires from Discount $104 each.
With your volume I'll bet you can do far better than that.

Check out buying from a no sales tax state (Oregon) and have delivered to your location.

Might work with Discount Direct.

Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach

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Re: Southwest 16" steel wheel order [message #246003 is a reply to message #245996] Tue, 01 April 2014 09:39 Go to previous message
BRDRVR is currently offline  BRDRVR   United States
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Gene. Thats a great idea.
Thanx.

David Gourdine http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com 727-657-1955

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