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Re: [GMCnet] New Tail Wag/Sway problem [message #88324 is a reply to message #88280] Sun, 13 June 2010 00:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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jimk wrote on Sat, 12 June 2010 16:49

Carlo,
If I did not know you, I would have made a comment to you that you
were imaginings things.
What tires are you running?

Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
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Jim,

we have the BFGoodrich commercial TA highway in 225/75/16


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: [GMCnet] New Tail Wag/Sway problem [message #88397 is a reply to message #88324] Sun, 13 June 2010 14:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Amazing what you learn.
I will need to make sure when we advise customers to be careful on the
air pressure.
I have heard of people running 55 psi on some and questioned it.
May be the air gauge need to be calibrated. Since we have several
gages, we find out if one is off, but never absolutely sure.

On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Carlo <carlodifabio@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> jimk wrote on Sat, 12 June 2010 16:49
>> Carlo,
>> If I did not know you, I would have made a comment to you that you
>> were imaginings things.
>> What tires are you running?
>>
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>
>
> Jim,
>
> we have the BFGoodrich commercial TA highway in 225/75/16
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Re: [GMCnet] New Tail Wag/Sway problem [message #88562 is a reply to message #88397] Mon, 14 June 2010 15:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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jimk wrote on Sun, 13 June 2010 12:31

Amazing what you learn.
I will need to make sure when we advise customers to be careful on the
air pressure.
I have heard of people running 55 psi on some and questioned it.
May be the air gauge need to be calibrated. Since we have several
gages, we find out if one is off, but never absolutely sure.




Yes I learned that 5-6 PSI too high will make a drastic change in handling.65 PSI seems just right for us. Also I thought maybe it was me imagining the difference also, but Steve drove it and had a similar experience. He can't believe the difference also. The new BFG Commercial T/A tires are MUCH smoother with a better ride than the Steel Sidewall Michelin XPS. I was tempted to buy Cheap $100 Chinese tires but I had a Little JimK on my shoulder telling to "Stay away from those Damn chinese and Korean tires...Buy American!" Laughing


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: [GMCnet] New Tail Wag/Sway problem [message #88605 is a reply to message #88562] Mon, 14 June 2010 21:37 Go to previous message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Carlo,
The Chinese should stick to cooking, not manufacturing.
As I stated before, your a great student.

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Carlo <carlodifabio@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> jimk wrote on Sun, 13 June 2010 12:31
>> Amazing what you learn.
>> I will need to make sure when we advise customers to be careful on the
>> air pressure.
>> I have heard of people running 55 psi on some and questioned it.
>> May be the air gauge need to be calibrated. Since we have several
>> gages, we find out if one is off, but never absolutely sure.
>
>
> Yes I learned that 5-6 PSI too high will make a drastic change in handling.65 PSI seems just right for us. Also I thought maybe it was me imagining the difference also, but Steve drove it and had a similar experience. He can't believe the difference also. The new BFG Commercial T/A tires are MUCH smoother with a better ride than the Steel Sidewall Michelin XPS. I was tempted to buy Cheap $100 Chinese tires but I had a Little JimK on my shoulder telling to "Stay away from those Damn chinese and Korean tires...Buy American!"  :lol:
> --
> Carlo
> 77 GMC Model 26 Kingsley~ "Carbon Footprint"
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