| Tire size and blow outs [message #96598] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 20:37  |
1275gtsport
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Hey all. On another RV forum someone posted they seem to think that the 16inch or 16.5 inch tire was over worked (on older couches) and that the newer units that use 19 and larger tires have fewer tire problems. (and now for my question)
I realize that the poster may have been talking about larger (heavier) rv's but what is the general feeling of tire life with the gmc's?
and in case you can not tell I don't own one yet but am working on it. I do have a 1974 Dodge class c for sale.
Adam Raeburn
Rothesay, NB
1976 Austin Mini
1977 GMC Palm Beach
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| Re: Tire size and blow outs [message #96603 is a reply to message #96598] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 21:14  |
Dennis S
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| 1275gtsport wrote on Fri, 20 August 2010 20:37 |
Hey all. On another RV forum someone posted they seem to think that the 16inch or 16.5 inch tire was over worked (on older couches) and that the newer units that use 19 and larger tires have fewer tire problems. (and now for my question)
I realize that the poster may have been talking about larger (heavier) rv's but what is the general feeling of tire life with the gmc's?
and in case you can not tell I don't own one yet but am working on it. I do have a 1974 Dodge class c for sale.
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This is a well worn subject here -- however, we may have a consensus that you should go to 16 inch vs the 16.5 OEM. Age is more often our issue than wear -- so many now prefer to use for no more than six years from date of manufacture on the tire.
Welcome to our forum!
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Tire size and blow outs [message #96608 is a reply to message #96603] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 22:17 |
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I sent an email to BF Goodrich regarding tire life. They replied that any of their tires should last 10 years, if given good maintenance. I run BFG TA 245-16-75R. Obviously, too much ozone, too little air, etc. can be a big factor. My coach is garaged when not on the road (on wood) and the tires look fine with no cracks or other discernible problems. They are 6+ years old. Their email also said that, on general principles, tires should be retired at about 10 years.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: Tire size and blow outs [message #96614 is a reply to message #96608] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 23:55 |
Ken Burton
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| ggroth wrote on Fri, 20 August 2010 22:17 |
I sent an email to BF Goodrich regarding tire life. They replied that any of their tires should last 10 years, if given good maintenance. I run BFG TA 245-16-75R. Obviously, too much ozone, too little air, etc. can be a big factor. My coach is garaged when not on the road (on wood) and the tires look fine with no cracks or other discernible problems. They are 6+ years old. Their email also said that, on general principles, tires should be retired at about 10 years.
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Michelin has the same recommendation.
Some people believe that the warranty period is the expected life of the tire. They choose to perpetuate that they are unsafe beyond the warranty period rather than use the published life cycle as recommended for RV use by the manufacturers.
When I ask why they are driving a GMC that is past it's warranty period I get no responses.
It is only money.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire size and blow outs [message #96628 is a reply to message #96608] |
Sat, 21 August 2010 07:21 |
Steven Ferguson
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George,
It would be nice to get a letter from BFG stating that, along with
some recommendations for storage for long periods of use. Maybe we
need to rethink our philosophy on tires here.
On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM, George Groth <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I sent an email to BF Goodrich regarding tire life. They replied that any of their tires should last 10 years, if given good maintenance. I run BFG TA 245-16-75R. Obviously, too much ozone, too little air, etc. can be a big factor. My coach is garaged when not on the road (on wood) and the tires look fine with no cracks or other discernible problems. They are 6+ years old. Their email also said that, on general principles, tires should be retired at about 10 years.
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| Re: Tire size and blow outs [message #96647 is a reply to message #96614] |
Sat, 21 August 2010 09:32 |
fred v
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my coach had Michelin's on it that were 6 years old. by year 7 the fronts had tiny cracks all over the side walls. the rears were OK.
Fred V
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P'cola, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire size and blow outs [message #96663 is a reply to message #96614] |
Sat, 21 August 2010 11:18 |
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A friend of ours just bought a new pull type camper. He told me that the tires were filled with Nitrogen to help them run cooler. I think he said it added $40 or so to the price. Is that a factor worth adding to the tire lifetime equation/discussion?
Just a thought,
Lyle
Lyle A. Rigdon, Retired Superintendent
''73 Pineapple Yellow Sequoia
Pawnee, IL 62558
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--- On Fri, 8/20/10, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
From: Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Tire size and blow outs
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 11:55 PM
ggroth wrote on Fri, 20 August 2010 22:17
> I sent an email to BF Goodrich regarding tire life. They replied that any of their tires should last 10 years, if given good maintenance. I run BFG TA 245-16-75R. Obviously, too much ozone, too little air, etc. can be a big factor. My coach is garaged when not on the road (on wood) and the tires look fine with no cracks or other discernible problems. They are 6+ years old. Their email also said that, on general principles, tires should be retired at about 10 years.
Michelin has the same recommendation.
Some people believe that the warranty period is the expected life of the tire. They choose to perpetuate that they are unsafe beyond the warranty period rather than use the published life cycle as recommended for RV use by the manufacturers.
When I ask why they are driving a GMC that is past it's warranty period I get no responses.
It is only money.
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76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire size and blow outs [message #96836 is a reply to message #96628] |
Sun, 22 August 2010 17:13 |
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Steven Ferguson wrote on Sat, 21 August 2010 05:21]George,
It would be nice to get a letter from BFG stating that, along with some recommendations for storage for long periods of use. Maybe we need to rethink our philosophy on tires here.
On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM, George Groth wrote:
I sent an email to BF Goodrich regarding tire life. They replied that any of their tires should last 10 years, if given good maintenance. I run BFG TA 245-16-75R. Obviously, too much ozone, too little air, etc. can be a big factor. My coach is garaged when not on the road (on wood) and the tires look fine with no cracks or other discernible problems. They are 6+ years old. Their email also said that, on general principles, tires should be retired at about 10 years.
Hi Steve, I asked that question, plus inflation info, and they would only answer the above. I also use nitrogen from Costco.
Ken B: I don't know if I understand your question re warranty; I run them as long as I can because of $$, taking into account the problems w/blowouts.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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