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Re: Confused about Tires [message #74973 is a reply to message #74726]

Thu, 25 February 2010 18:29

Rick Williams

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Nothing causes more discussions on the net than tires. So I will throw in my 2 cents worth. I started out with tires with major cracks in the sidewalls to make the 120 mile trip from Green Bay Wisconsin to Gladstone Michigan when I bought the coach in 2001. I can not believe I made it now that I think back on it. Those tires were really bad. I knew little about the coaches and where to find information. So I relied on Cinnabar when they said to use Michelin XPS Ribs. I have one pair left on the coach that I will change this summer. They are 9 years old with 40k miles on them. I removed a pair last summer that were the same age. There was no sidewall cracking and the inside of the tires did not appear to have any problems. The coach has always been stored inside. I will be putting about 3k miles on this last pair this spring before changing them. Is this a mistake? Time will tell but I do not think so. The Michelins have been trouble free but I am changing to the BF Goodrich Commercial TA based on opinions from the Net. I watched the tire tech change out the Michelins and he really fought to get those off the wheel. They are extremely stiff tires with the steel sidewall. Many owners believe that these tires are too stiff for the coach and that they contribute to tracking problems especially on rutted roads. But I put 40k fun filled miles on mine so I have no complaints. But I also keep improving on the ride as I continue to make changes and upgrades.
Yes, I know, that was long winded but maybe it helped some. But in the end, only you can decide based on tire data, our experiences and your opinion about the condition of your tires.

Rick

Rick Williams
Bliss, Michigan
1978 Eleganza II

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