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[GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 09:09 Go to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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I read somewhere that 16.5" tires are no longer being made. Is that true?

And would that mean that whatever GMC that's around for sale with 16.5"
rims automatically has to be 3,0-3,5kUSD less?

Inquiring minds would like to know :)
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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253110 is a reply to message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 09:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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16.5 are still being made. I believer Firestone is the only one making them.

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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253113 is a reply to message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 09:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 09:09
I read somewhere that 16.5" tires are no longer being made. Is that true?

And would that mean that whatever GMC that's around for sale with 16.5" rims automatically has to be 3,0-3,5kUSD less?

Inquiring minds would like to know Smile
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Not too long ago I found Firestone 16.5" Load Range E tires for $129.xx plus shipping. 6 tires shipped to my house would have been less than $1000 U.S.

https://www.tirehero.com/firestone-transforce-ht-tire-875r165lt-189-803.asp

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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253114 is a reply to message #253110] Tue, 24 June 2014 09:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Olly Schmidt is currently offline  Olly Schmidt   United States
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Thanks for the quick answer, Ken.

So it is just 1kUSD for new tires, and not 3k or more for new rims +
tires for anyone trying to buy one with the original 16.5" rims.

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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253122 is a reply to message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 11:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Another thing to consider is that prior to sometime in the 1975 model run, rims were switched to radial rims to accommodate the radial tires. If a coach earlier than that still has the original rims, radial tires should not be used on the GMC unless you also replace the rims.

Mike K. '75 PB Southeast Michigan

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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253140 is a reply to message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 16:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 09:09
...And would that mean that whatever GMC that's around for sale with 16.5"
rims automatically has to be 3,0-3,5kUSD less?...




In a fair world, perhaps. But if life were "fair" I would own a fleet of exotic cars, the money to keep them fueled, and the free time to keep them exercised... Very Happy

Seriously, if you cannot get tires in your country, then the price is definitely affected. In a $25k, or better, restored coach, sure, a cheaper one, not so much. There are a few happy exceptions (some of the lucky b@stards have posted here recently) but from my shopping experiences, with a sub ?3000 coach, wheels and tires are the least of your potential issues...

You can always ask.

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: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253142 is a reply to message #253140] Tue, 24 June 2014 17:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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remember that you can also find steel 16" wheels that fit, at least here in the states for a few hundred dollars. Harder to find, but cheaper than Aluminum

Keith Vasilakes
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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253180 is a reply to message #253108] Tue, 24 June 2014 20:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Peer,

Be advised that in Australia 16.5 inch tires DO NOT EXIST, I would suggest you check to see if they are available in Europe and at what price.

If they are not available there you're going to have to import them yourself and that will be a hassle.

Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: [GMCnet] Wheel / Tire question [message #253181 is a reply to message #253140] Tue, 24 June 2014 20:38 Go to previous message
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Joe Weir wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 14:12
Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote on Tue, 24 June 2014 09:09
...And would that mean that whatever GMC that's around for sale with 16.5"
rims automatically has to be 3,0-3,5kUSD less?...


There are a few happy exceptions (some of the lucky b@stards have posted here recently) but from my shopping experiences, with a sub ?3000 coach, wheels and tires are the least of your potential issues...



Sorry Joe..... Very Happy

I was certainly lucky...... and Mom confirmed the other part years ago.


Jared

Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter..... 77 Eleganza II "Recherché"..... 73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"

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