| Re: New Tail Wag/Sway problem [message #87966 is a reply to message #87938] |
Thu, 10 June 2010 16:21   |
George Beckman
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Registered: October 2008
Location: Colfax, CA
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| 1977Production#0001 wrote on Thu, 10 June 2010 10:04 |
OK first off, I know some play in steering is normal, this coach probably has more than normal.
he first time I drove it I had to grit my teeth and plan my next steering wheel move 5 seconds in advance. I have learned how to deal with the steering play and not overcorrect- this solved the wagging problem. My main question is: Why didn't the coach wag before the new tires? Were the Sidewalls of the 11 year old Michelin XPS's that much stiffer? Were they steel sidewall? This is not a subtle difference..its a whole new driving style needed.
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I remember a friend with a Blazer in the early 70s who put new tires on and it was so squirrely he had me drive his wife and son down to Santa Fe. A week or so later, and the tires stiffened up. I have never heard of it before or after. A once in a lifetime thing?
That being said, I put Toyo rag walls on our coach and it is a hands off cruiser. Wind, towing, etc. Runs straight as can be. I have had steel walls on another GMC and rag walls are for me.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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