| Re: [GMCnet] Tires for My "New" 76 (ex-Palm Beach) [message #78127 is a reply to message #78104] |
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mike miller
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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| Ken Burton wrote on Fri, 26 March 2010 14:57 |
...If the tires are more the 10 years old I would consider replacing them. If the are less, look at their condition both the inside and the outside. Air them up to 65 PSI. Drive them for 25 to fifty miles, stop and check the temperature of all of them with you hand or a digital gauge. If one is hotter then you have a problem. If not then drive double the miles and check again. After the 3rd or 4th check (doubling the miles each time) you will be happy that they are all OK.
Also if you start feeling a thumping like a tire out of balance stop and find the problem. More then likely you have a tire going. ...
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Mac,
I agree with Ken about the old tires. (Besides his instructions, just drive on the slower end of traffic.) IF they will get you home you'll have the time to inspect everything and take your time figuring out what you need and want. THEN getting the "best" for your time and money. (for you)
It is good that the coach already has 16 inch wheels. This gives you many more options including changing to nicer wheels without buying new tires.
My three rules for RV tires:
1. Do not worry about the tread-wear ratings. Very few of us wear out our tires -- why pay for more tire than you need?
2. "New" tires shouldn't be more than a few months old. When first talking with the tire shop about them request tires under a certain age. Then personally CHECK the dates BEFORE they start any work. If the shop can not get you "new" tires, why buy tires from them?
3. I would stay away from steel sidewalls. We do not need the extra durability (and stiffness) they provide.
Everything I have said has been posted elsewhere... but the reason I replied is about the spare rim on your new coach. I do not think it will fit on all 6 positions on your coach. The newer cone shaped rim centers (spiders) have problems clearing our brakes. Check it before relying on it.
Lastly, I really agree with Ken about the "Enjoy the new coach."
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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