| i need tires [message #205137] |
Thu, 18 April 2013 18:49  |
Dennis sch
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Ok im looking for new tires what is the best tire for the price
I found primewell sold by firestone for $800
Wildcountry xrt3 for $932
Cooper / Trazano $806
Sailon $881
All are 225/75/16 load rang E with road hazard and the ballance beeds
What tires is everyone running on their GMC i dont mind spending more money if the tires are better i have firestone on my GMC now and they are 6 years old time to change them
Dennis S
Panama City FL
73 260
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| Re: i need tires [message #205139 is a reply to message #205137] |
Thu, 18 April 2013 18:58  |
Carl S.
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I am running BF Goodrich tires on my coach. That is a personal preference only. If you have been happy with the Firestone tires, and they have provided good service for six years, why not continue to run them?
One consideration would be to use a brand of tire that you can get nationwide service on. As you travel, you want to be able to get warranty adjustments anywhere you might be when a tire problem comes up. Some regional, off-brand tire might not meet that requirement.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: i need tires [message #205144 is a reply to message #205138] |
Thu, 18 April 2013 19:18 |
Devin
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Where did you get those LTX?
Devin Wells
Nashville, Tennessee
1974 GMC Sequoia 260 "Gilligan"
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| Re: i need tires [message #205150 is a reply to message #205148] |
Thu, 18 April 2013 19:55 |
mojoe
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A Hamilto.. Not to get to much off topic, but on the 16" rims you bought..do you remember the number on the rims? I keep running across a few sets but unsure of which will work.
Thanks Joe
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: i need tires [message #205159 is a reply to message #205150] |
Thu, 18 April 2013 20:26 |
A Hamilto
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| toyomojoe wrote on Thu, 18 April 2013 19:55 |
A Hamilto.. Not to get to much off topic, but on the 16" rims you bought..do you remember the number on the rims? I keep running across a few sets but unsure of which will work.
Thanks Joe
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I didn't look at the numbers. You want 8 lug on 6.5" center, Bolt hole dia .670", Hub bore dia. 4.567" (4-9/16"), and shaped like this:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5701/medium/After.jpg
If they meet those specs, are made for radials, are shaped as shown, straight and not excessively rusty, that is what you want.
Post here if you need more info.
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| Re: i need tires [message #205195 is a reply to message #205176] |
Fri, 19 April 2013 06:42 |
Devin
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Talked to the guy. They are 16s. He wants $200. I'll be in Spartanburg over Memorial Day weekend.
Devin Wells
Nashville, Tennessee
1974 GMC Sequoia 260 "Gilligan"
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| Re: i need tires [message #205198 is a reply to message #205195] |
Fri, 19 April 2013 07:03 |
tphipps
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Reference to MSG #200915. I wrote a somewhat detailed discussion on GMC/Chevy 16" OEM steel wheels and others added their thoughts.
Numbers that work: 28177. and 27994. 280581 is LUG Centered and not desirable for our coach. 280581 also has a lower weight rating, per wheel stamping.
On my opinion on tires, since the vehicle suspension was designed with bias-ply tires in mind, you should look at PolyWall tires to keep the "softer" sidewalks for similar ride comfort. Many are happy with all steel tire construction. I'm very happy with my PolyWall tires. I've had two new sets of these, the latest from Wal-Mart, strictly for the large number of stores with their no hassle warranty coverage.
Good luck,
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: i need tires [message #205208 is a reply to message #205137] |
Fri, 19 April 2013 08:44 |
gbarrow2
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Dennis,
Check out America's Tire Company locally(they are everywhere,almost) or online.
In Southern Cal they are offering a Cooper 225-75-16 load range E tire for $97. If your local store doesn't stock it, they can probably have it shipped in.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: i need tires [message #205249 is a reply to message #205240] |
Fri, 19 April 2013 12:09 |
mojoe
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$1000 .. might as well be $10,000 lol I've decided to make "Odie" a hover craft. Hes in hover mode right now not a tire touching the ground.
Really not quite ready for tires. but was looking for rims to to have and maybe sand blast and paint when I didn't have anything else to do. 
Devin and Brian thanks for the offer but think I'll try and find some around here so I can have my tire man spin them and make sure they are true before I buy them.
Maybe I'll win the Lottery this weekend and buy aluminum ones, then I could run with the big dogs!!
For now I'll just keep sitting on the porch..lol
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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