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Mon, 17 December 2012 18:22  |
Tim Jeffries
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I've only driven this machine for about 30 miles, but with seven or eight
year old tires I'm sure I'm pushing my luck.
I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will work
on this thing, but can't find it.
Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several discussions
besides just tires.
I believe I have the Alcoas. So the rims are 16" right?
- the Tires are currently LT225/75 R16 load range D.
the spare is a Bridgestone "V-Steel Rib 187" ALL Steel 10 ply rating, and
although is a simple tread design, looks in much better shape than all the
others. The two fronts are Dunlop A/T 110/107R. and the other four are
Continental LT225/75 R16 M+S load range D.
I am tempted to keep the spare and replace the other 6. The spare shows no
sign of any cracks at all. All others are well over the recommended
crack/age limit.
I was reading that I should go to Load Range E due to the side stress the
unique design of our GMCs subjects to the sidewall as they sort of skid
(inner front and outer rear) around sharper turns/corners.
Is it true that Michelins have a better warranty? (7 years).
I am planning on going to Express Tire due to an overpaid bill and their
free financing. (they owe me $150 :) UNLESS there is significant savings
elsewhere. Does Costco do RVs? Are they less?
Tim Jeffries
1973 26' rePainted Desert
N SD Cty, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193215 is a reply to message #193201] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 18:49  |
Sean
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On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM, Tim Jeffries <landhoundgmcer@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've only driven this machine for about 30 miles, but with seven or eight
> year old tires I'm sure I'm pushing my luck.
> I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will work
> on this thing, but can't find it.
> Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several discussions
> besides just tires.
Here's what I just got a couple of weeks ago: Big O Mesa A/P2's, $135
each and made by Cooper in Ohio
http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&rid=0&th=24259&goto=191957#msg_191957
Have taken two very short drives with them (no more than 20 miles each
trip) but have no complaints so far.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193222 is a reply to message #193215] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 19:27 |
Tim Jeffries
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Sean, Thank you - I had Coopers on my Infiniti 4x4 (recently stolen and
wreaked!) but I was very happy with both the long mileage and the handling
of them. I was of on dirt roads a lot as I sell land and like to explore
the the back country so had M+S tread. So the Mesas are made by Cooper -
yeah.
Not a bad price with a good warranty. The GMCnet "forum topic" was saying
these things need Truck Tires. So I am wondering if this qualifies.
What about alignment?
Ciao!
Tim
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Sean F <wsfulmer@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM, Tim Jeffries <landhoundgmcer@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I've only driven this machine for about 30 miles, but with seven or eight
> > year old tires I'm sure I'm pushing my luck.
> > I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will work
> > on this thing, but can't find it.
> > Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several discussions
> > besides just tires.
>
> Here's what I just got a couple of weeks ago: Big O Mesa A/P2's, $135
> each and made by Cooper in Ohio
>
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&rid=0&th=24259&goto=191957#msg_191957
>
> Have taken two very short drives with them (no more than 20 miles each
> trip) but have no complaints so far.
>
> --
> Sean
> 1973 260 Painted Desert
> Luna County, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193223 is a reply to message #193222] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 19:38 |
Sean
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On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Tim Jeffries <landhoundgmcer@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sean, Thank you - I had Coopers on my Infiniti 4x4 (recently stolen and
> wreaked!) but I was very happy with both the long mileage and the handling
> of them. I was of on dirt roads a lot as I sell land and like to explore
> the the back country so had M+S tread. So the Mesas are made by Cooper -
> yeah.
> Not a bad price with a good warranty. The GMCnet "forum topic" was saying
> these things need Truck Tires. So I am wondering if this qualifies.
> What about alignment?
> Ciao!
The tires I bought are LT, with an E load rating. Definitely truck tires.
Regarding alignment, I'm currently in the "try not to think about it"
phase of the relationship with my GMC. Ask me next year :)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193224 is a reply to message #193201] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 19:41 |
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I have Michelin LTX M/S LRE and been happy. The Coopers are USA made and I haven't heard any negatives but don't have any GMC data to share. At 7 years you should be just starting to shop unless they are weathered from exposure. I hope to get more years with indoor storage. The largest consensus on this forum would probably recommend LRE rag-walls over all steel construction. So that's what I did. Cinnabar says all steel, but tires have changed a bit since that mandate
John Lebetski
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193225 is a reply to message #193215] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 19:44 |
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Up until 4 years ago, I always used michelins on my Grand Caravans. They paid off in very high mileage, so the cost per mile seemed to work out. Then I had some problems with the sidewall and found that the warranty isn't what it used to be. I switched to Tiger Paws.
For your coach, ultra high mileage probably won't happen. A survey I read somewhere showed average coach use is 7k miles prr year or less. That seems about right. I'd go for the best price on a reputable tire. The US Cooper's Sean found look good to me. JimB uses something else, but I believe he said the price was 135-ish, like Sean's.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193236 is a reply to message #193225] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 21:05 |
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Consider that the GMC suspension was designed for bias ply tires. The all steel tires are much stiffer and lack sidewall flex. I had poly sidewalks on my last set of GMC tires, and I believe that they rode quite well. Lt225/75R16 would be the closest size to the OEM tires. Load range E can carry a heavier load than Load range D for the same air pressure.
Wal-Mart is now carrying a House branded Chinese made tire that suits the GMC. Price in MS is $109. I have bought 2, and will finish out the other 4 as funds allow. I purchased these solely based on Wal-Mart's 3500 stores and their replacement policy.
Other than that, I was very happy with my Cooper's.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193251 is a reply to message #193201] |
Mon, 17 December 2012 23:31 |
Mr ERFisher
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here is some info
http://gmcmotorhome.info/tires.html
good luck
gene
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Tim Jeffries <landhoundgmcer@gmail.com>wrote:
> I've only driven this machine for about 30 miles, but with seven or eight
> year old tires I'm sure I'm pushing my luck.
> I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will work
> on this thing, but can't find it.
> Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several discussions
> besides just tires.
>
> I believe I have the Alcoas. So the rims are 16" right?
> - the Tires are currently LT225/75 R16 load range D.
> the spare is a Bridgestone "V-Steel Rib 187" ALL Steel 10 ply rating, and
> although is a simple tread design, looks in much better shape than all the
> others. The two fronts are Dunlop A/T 110/107R. and the other four are
> Continental LT225/75 R16 M+S load range D.
>
> I am tempted to keep the spare and replace the other 6. The spare shows no
> sign of any cracks at all. All others are well over the recommended
> crack/age limit.
> I was reading that I should go to Load Range E due to the side stress the
> unique design of our GMCs subjects to the sidewall as they sort of skid
> (inner front and outer rear) around sharper turns/corners.
> Is it true that Michelins have a better warranty? (7 years).
>
> I am planning on going to Express Tire due to an overpaid bill and their
> free financing. (they owe me $150 :) UNLESS there is significant savings
> elsewhere. Does Costco do RVs? Are they less?
>
> Tim Jeffries
> 1973 26' rePainted Desert
> N SD Cty, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193253 is a reply to message #193241] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 00:55 |
Tim Jeffries
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Thanks Mark B and Gene F - Both of you sent me the link I was looking for
-or one of them...there is another good one, too.
Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment
when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have
you...so its hard to shop around.
Tim J
'73 rePainted Desert
San Diego area
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 18:22
> > ...I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will
> work on this thing, but can't find it.
> > Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several
> discussions besides just tires. ...
> See if this helps: http://gmcmotorhome.info/tires.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193254 is a reply to message #193236] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 01:03 |
Tim Jeffries
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Thanks for all the info, Tom. I bet a 10 ply Poly sidewall is plenty.
The price is pretty good on the Chinese, I'm trying to buy American these
days -those Mesas that Cooper makes
look good to me. But I do like the Wally Mart convenience for warranty
work. Hmmmm.
I would think Express Tire is pretty convenient too. Will look at their map,
Tim J
'73 rePainted Desert
San Diego area
On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 7:05 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Consider that the GMC suspension was designed for bias ply tires. The
> all steel tires are much stiffer and lack sidewall flex. I had poly
> sidewalks on my last set of GMC tires, and I believe that they rode quite
> well. Lt225/75R16 would be the closest size to the OEM tires. Load range
> E can carry a heavier load than Load range D for the same air pressure.
> Wal-Mart is now carrying a House branded Chinese made tire that suits the
> GMC. Price in MS is $109. I have bought 2, and will finish out the other
> 4 as funds allow. I purchased these solely based on Wal-Mart's 3500
> stores and their replacement policy.
> Other than that, I was very happy with my Cooper's.
> Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193262 is a reply to message #193225] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 06:46 |
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Tires are like oil is like gas-- everyone has good luck with one brand and swears about it, has bad luck with one and swears at them. Heard about the Chinese tires at Wally World yesterday, what can I say, there are good reasons to do it-- mainly backing. I recently took a set of Chinese "Sampson" brand tires off of a Cabana Motorhome that was causing sketchy steering. I have found many folks use Michelin and their reasoning is why not. Then you say "but I can get descent tires much cheaper and you can! If the average is 7000 annual, in 5 years those Michelins were expensive per mile if that's all you drive.
I use this rule of thumb which seems to have good logic to most--- if you plan to really "roll that ball" and are on the fence just go close your eyes and write the check for the Michelins-- you know they are good tires and when someone sees them on your coach they think-- "Man, that guy is riding on gold!". If you are working a tight budget and do not expect to do a Forest Gump cross country tour, I use a Korean tire "Nexen" brand 225/75E radial HT (highway tread). They come recommended by my uncle who used to be general manager of the Michelin. Bridgestone, Gilette, BR Goodrich and others dist. here in the SE. They look good, I have personally driven a set non stop from Florida to Bakersfield and did great. As yet, I have not heard word from anyone I have installed Nexen tires that they have had a blowout. If someone is seriously concerned about "road hazard" warranty (tires are made so well today that if you are cool about not running over
stuff on the road, the chances of having actual tire failure is very low) hey, life has no warranty! I pass through these tires, we sell them for $140 a tire. They run ads in Road & Track along with other hotsy car rags so they seem to work well for my people and that's what I use.
I can get the Coopers and don't for no other reason that the Nexen's work well. RC, if you would like the Coopers, gimme a call, it's most certainly fine with me.
With a true and balance on my Amermac Truing machine, most any tire will run smooth.
Jim Bounds
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From: RC Jordan <rc@rcjordan.com>
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Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires
Up until 4 years ago, I always used michelins on my Grand Caravans. They paid off in very high mileage, so the cost per mile seemed to work out. Then I had some problems with the sidewall and found that the warranty isn't what it used to be. I switched to Tiger Paws.
For your coach, ultra high mileage probably won't happen. A survey I read somewhere showed average coach use is 7k miles prr year or less. That seems about right. I'd go for the best price on a reputable tire. The US Cooper's Sean found look good to me. JimB uses something else, but I believe he said the price was 135-ish, like Sean's.
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76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath "http://ShortCircuitGMC.com/"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193266 is a reply to message #193262] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 07:42 |
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>RC, if you would like the Coopers, gimme a call
No, I'm fine with whatever you have in your bag-O-tricks, Jim. Your holistic, mile-high view is what I'm signed up for, not the details.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193267 is a reply to message #193201] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 07:43 |
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Well, I just got six shiny new wheels in from JimK and my tire guy is headed for the Cooper warehouse to pick me out 6 tires with new build dates on them. It had the original steel 16.5s on it, and four year old Firestones. I flat - spotted them when the brakes got wonky last weekend, so I'm glad I decided to treat me to wheels and tyres for xmas. It looks like I'll be about5 two and a half GMC Units or a bit less into them mounted and rolling. I'll let yall know how the Coopers work out.
--johnny
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'76 palm beach
From: Tim Jeffries <landhoundgmcer@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 7:22 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Ready for tires
I've only driven this machine for about 30 miles, but with seven or eight
year old tires I'm sure I'm pushing my luck.
I am looking through the "archives" for that list of tires that will work
on this thing, but can't find it.
Can someone help me with finding that, please? It had several discussions
besides just tires.
I believe I have the Alcoas. So the rims are 16" right?
- the Tires are currently LT225/75 R16 load range D.
the spare is a Bridgestone "V-Steel Rib 187" ALL Steel 10 ply rating, and
although is a simple tread design, looks in much better shape than all the
others. The two fronts are Dunlop A/T 110/107R. and the other four are
Continental LT225/75 R16 M+S load range D.
I am tempted to keep the spare and replace the other 6. The spare shows no
sign of any cracks at all. All others are well over the recommended
crack/age limit.
I was reading that I should go to Load Range E due to the side stress the
unique design of our GMCs subjects to the sidewall as they sort of skid
(inner front and outer rear) around sharper turns/corners.
Is it true that Michelins have a better warranty? (7 years).
I am planning on going to Express Tire due to an overpaid bill and their
free financing. (they owe me $150 :) UNLESS there is significant savings
elsewhere. Does Costco do RVs? Are they less?
Tim Jeffries
1973 26' rePainted Desert
N SD Cty, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193292 is a reply to message #193253] |
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| Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 22:55 |
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Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have you...so its hard to shop around.
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That is why you shop around with the telephone.
While you are at explain that you only want tires with recent date codes. They shouldn't have any problem getting tires with less than 6 months age on them. (if they do not want to meet this, Call someone else.
When you get to the shop and before giving them the keys to your rig, you should check the codes with YOUR OWN EYES. (You would be surprised how many tire shop people have no clue about the date codes!) Here is how to do it:
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11>
When you are satisfied, hand over the keys.
A thought on what to do with tires nearing the "age" out before they wear out:
Sell them on Craigslist.
You might need to sell them in sets of four to get the best price, but you _might_ be able to recover 50% of the new tire price, plus you avoid the disposal fee that is charged most places.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193294 is a reply to message #193292] |
Tue, 18 December 2012 19:18 |
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Tim
I'd suggest load range E
225/75/16 10 ply or load range E
Mike in NS
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 22:55
> > ...
> > Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment
> when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have
> you...so its hard to shop around.
>
>
> That is why you shop around with the telephone.
>
> While you are at explain that you only want tires with recent date codes.
> They shouldn't have any problem getting tires with less than 6 months age
> on them. (if they do not want to meet this, Call someone else.
>
> When you get to the shop and before giving them the keys to your rig, you
> should check the codes with YOUR OWN EYES. (You would be surprised how many
> tire shop people have no clue about the date codes!) Here is how to do it:
>
> <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11>
>
> When you are satisfied, hand over the keys.
>
> A thought on what to do with tires nearing the "age" out before they wear
> out:
>
> Sell them on Craigslist.
>
> You might need to sell them in sets of four to get the best price, but you
> _might_ be able to recover 50% of the new tire price, plus you avoid the
> disposal fee that is charged most places.
>
>
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> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193324 is a reply to message #193292] |
Wed, 19 December 2012 06:55 |
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I stopped off yesterday at the tire place, and told th manager/owner I'd be dropping off the wheels today. He said he's find out when the trucjk is headed for the warehouse he uses - probably today or tomorrow, and he will go pick six off the truck which are new. Which is why I deal with local merchants for a lot of stuff.
johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires
Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 22:55
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> Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have you...so its hard to shop around.
That is why you shop around with the telephone.
While you are at explain that you only want tires with recent date codes. They shouldn't have any problem getting tires with less than 6 months age on them. (if they do not want to meet this, Call someone else.
When you get to the shop and before giving them the keys to your rig, you should check the codes with YOUR OWN EYES. (You would be surprised how many tire shop people have no clue about the date codes!) Here is how to do it:
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11>
When you are satisfied, hand over the keys.
A thought on what to do with tires nearing the "age" out before they wear out:
Sell them on Craigslist.
You might need to sell them in sets of four to get the best price, but you _might_ be able to recover 50% of the new tire price, plus you avoid the disposal fee that is charged most places.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193332 is a reply to message #193292] |
Wed, 19 December 2012 08:51 |
Sean
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On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 22:55
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>> Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have you...so its hard to shop around.
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> That is why you shop around with the telephone.
>
> While you are at explain that you only want tires with recent date codes. They shouldn't have any problem getting tires with less than 6 months age on them. (if they do not want to meet this, Call someone else.
>
> When you get to the shop and before giving them the keys to your rig, you should check the codes with YOUR OWN EYES. (You would be surprised how many tire shop people have no clue about the date codes!) Here is how to do it:
I mentioned the issue of age to the Big O dealer before I ordered my
tires. They assured me that the tires would be new, and sure enough,
the tires were only six weeks old (date code 4312) when they were
mounted on my coach at the beginning of December. :)
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Luna County, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ready for tires [message #193355 is a reply to message #193332] |
Wed, 19 December 2012 15:46 |
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Matt Colie
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| Sean wrote on Wed, 19 December 2012 09:51 |
On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Tim Jeffries wrote on Mon, 17 December 2012 22:55
>> ...
>> Will go shopping tomorrow, weather permitting. Its kind of a commitment when you drive up in a big motorhome, eh, they feel they already have you...so its hard to shop around.
>
>
> That is why you shop around with the telephone.
>
> While you are at explain that you only want tires with recent date codes. They shouldn't have any problem getting tires with less than 6 months age on them. (if they do not want to meet this, Call someone else.
>
> When you get to the shop and before giving them the keys to your rig, you should check the codes with YOUR OWN EYES. (You would be surprised how many tire shop people have no clue about the date codes!) Here is how to do it:
I mentioned the issue of age to the Big O dealer before I ordered my
tires. They assured me that the tires would be new, and sure enough,
the tires were only six weeks old (date code 4312) when they were
mounted on my coach at the beginning of December. 
--
Sean
1973 260 Painted Desert
Luna County, NM
Gallery: http://goo.gl/Gfcpd
GMCMH Search Engine: http://goo.gl/xd8PK
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