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Tue, 21 October 2014 22:29  |
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Hello All... Mike from Madison, WI checking in again... lol.. tire advice
now please...
History: about 15 years ago I bought my 78 GMC in Arizona, and had tires
installed for drive home. Then near here when in shop, they had some used
Alcoa know off aluminum rims so I had them put on.
I have: Steeltex Radial R4S LT225/75R16 115/112R load range E M/S
I can't seem to see the DOT on them. humm. They have plenty of tread.
some slight side wall cracking. Sorry to say removed tire sun covers today,
first time all year, sadly, and both of the front rear wheels had lost all
air pressure and were very flat, and they sidewall was bent out. I did have
some 4-5 2x4's to block under the frame.
I need to run to Milwaukee, to visit fellow GMC'er, and in November take
daughter and her friend to Orlando for a week for thanksgiving.
So... I got the info below from the gmc site. I have a Sam's membership. I
can order from tirerack, and there is a good priced shop out in country
near me, my 2nd cousins even. Maybe I can get a friend with Costco
membership if that is best.
I guess I, being single guy, 48, in search of female partner, do not drive
the GMC as much as someday hopefully. I do not drive/use the GMC much
these years, so desire tires to last as long as possible, and I will take
care not to let the air out like it accidentally happened this year. GMC is
stored all winter here of course. So, is there a consensus what might be
best for me to get? and do I have to get some now? Neighbor man, has
Fleetwood RV, he has RV rated tires on his!!!???
thank you so much, appreciated. Mike
WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE USING
*BFGOODRICH*
My personal tire recommendation:
BFGoodrich (Michelin) makes a newer design LT225/75R16 Commercial T/A All
Season D and E polyester side wall tire with a "Cool Wedged shoulder
insert". That reduced the tread's edge rounding on the rear tires during
sharp turns. My tires now have 12,000 miles on them with nearly the same
sharp edge as when new. My light coach runs 50 psi on those rears. I chose
the M/S with dual compound tread for better all season traction in the wet
and comfortable ride. UTQG rating, tread wear=440, Traction=A. UTQG Tire
ratings are reflected in the tire pricing. There is only a $3/tire
difference between D & E rating with the E having increased tread and
puncture resistance so I chose E's but run them at less than D rating
pressures. Both rated tires consist of two steel belts and two ply
polyester carcass. (New construction methods to equal the old 12 ply
rating)
Others have ordered these tires from COSTCO for $113/tire. Installation and
balancing more.Chuck Botts
*GOODYEAR*
John at Hill Top Tire; Rio Rancho NM will purchase the Alcoa (classic)
rims, mount the Goodyear G159 tire, balance and ship (in USA-main land) for
$382.50 each. NOTE: thats with the Mcgard Flanged Dualie Lugs. I believe
the other lugs are more $. .
505-892-2664
6 EA G-159-215/85/16---E load range--$140 plus $7 balancing, each
Discount Tire Co.
*MICHELIN*
Costco handles Michelin, and has >225/75 R16 10 ply E rated tires for
$111.99.
When you wear them out, try the new Michelin LTX M+S 225/75 R16 LRE
Polyester side wall, Steel tread. You will find they are easier to
ballance
*BRIDGESTONE*
Just got 6 Bridgestones at NTB for $110 each including mounting and
balance. They seem to another tire of choice and Patrick got the deal
first at NTB in Atlanta. I showed them a copy of his invoice and they did
the same for me after a little bitching about different areas of the
country and that they should be charging more because we are in a high col
area. If you want a copy of my invoice let me know. It also included the
Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. Marcus
*GENERAL*
My total $$ for 7 Generals at Sam's was $555 including mounting &
balancing (
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264644 is a reply to message #264640] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 00:18  |
Ken Burton
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You are going to get recommendations all over the place. It is the "I bought this so it has to be the best syndrome".
Then you will get the "tires are only good for 5 years" crowd even though Michelin and others say they are good for 10 years.
So here goes my biases.
With your kind of driving, you are not going to wear out the new tires. You are going to run them until they rot (age) out.
So I recommend you look at what seems to be the most popular here in order of price.
Michelin - Expensive was available for Sam's
BF Goodrich Commercial TA - less expensive - available at Costco and Sam's club
I also like my Kumho KL78's. - relatively cheap - good traction off road on wet grass and dirt available from Tire Rack. .
I suggest that you use Load range E tires.
LRD's will work in most cases, but LRE's are only about $5.00 more.
Finally you need to run them at air pressures according to the weight on each axle. If you do not know the weights of your axles then I suggest (if you have a 26" foot coach) that you start at 65 PSI front and 60 PSI on the middle and rears. Check the temperatures on each tire with your hand at each fuel stop. If they are not getting hot, then your air pressure is enough or more than is required.
Good luck, Be prepared for 5 more suggestions.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264645 is a reply to message #264644] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 03:14 |
midlf
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Ken Burton wrote on Wed, 22 October 2014 00:18You are going to get recommendation all over the place. Itis the "I bought this so it has to be the best syndrome".
Then you will get the "tires ore on good for 5 years" crowd event though Micheline and other say they are good for 10 years.
So here goes my biases.
With you kind of driving, you are not going to wear out the new tires, you are going to run them until they rot (age) out.
So I recommend you look at what seem to be the most popular here in order of price.
Michelin - Expensive was available for Sam's
BF Goodrich Commercial TA - less expensive - available at Costco and Sam's club
I also like my Kumho KL78's. - relatively cheap - good traction off road on wet grass and dirt available from Tire Rack. .
I suggest that you use Load range E tires.
LRD's will work in most cases, but LRE's are only about $5.00 more.
Finally you need to run them at air pressures according to the weight on each axle. If you do not know the weights of your axles then I suggest if you have a 26" foot coach that you start at 65 PSI front and 60 PSI on the middle and rears. Check the temperatures on each tire with your hand at each fuel stop. If they are not getting hot, then your air pressure is enough or more than is required.
Good luck, Be prepared for 5 more suggestions.
So here is the first of the five.
Ken is right on target.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264646 is a reply to message #264640] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 05:22 |
emerystora
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I have been using the BF Goodrich Commercial T /A for many years. Your pricing is way old. Costco recently was about $225 per tire. I bought them last month at Discount Tire for $202 each.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick , CO
Emery
> On Oct 21, 2014, at 9:29 PM, gmc gmc wrote:
>
> Hello All... Mike from Madison, WI checking in again... lol.. tire advice
> now please...
>
> History: about 15 years ago I bought my 78 GMC in Arizona, and had tires
> installed for drive home. Then near here when in shop, they had some used
> Alcoa know off aluminum rims so I had them put on.
>
> I have: Steeltex Radial R4S LT225/75R16 115/112R load range E M/S
>
> I can't seem to see the DOT on them. humm. They have plenty of tread.
> some slight side wall cracking. Sorry to say removed tire sun covers today,
> first time all year, sadly, and both of the front rear wheels had lost all
> air pressure and were very flat, and they sidewall was bent out. I did have
> some 4-5 2x4's to block under the frame.
>
> I need to run to Milwaukee, to visit fellow GMC'er, and in November take
> daughter and her friend to Orlando for a week for thanksgiving.
>
> So... I got the info below from the gmc site. I have a Sam's membership. I
> can order from tirerack, and there is a good priced shop out in country
> near me, my 2nd cousins even. Maybe I can get a friend with Costco
> membership if that is best.
>
> I guess I, being single guy, 48, in search of female partner, do not drive
> the GMC as much as someday hopefully. I do not drive/use the GMC much
> these years, so desire tires to last as long as possible, and I will take
> care not to let the air out like it accidentally happened this year. GMC is
> stored all winter here of course. So, is there a consensus what might be
> best for me to get? and do I have to get some now? Neighbor man, has
> Fleetwood RV, he has RV rated tires on his!!!???
>
> thank you so much, appreciated. Mike
>
>
> WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE USING
>
>
> *BFGOODRICH*
> My personal tire recommendation:
> BFGoodrich (Michelin) makes a newer design LT225/75R16 Commercial T/A All
> Season D and E polyester side wall tire with a "Cool Wedged shoulder
> insert". That reduced the tread's edge rounding on the rear tires during
> sharp turns. My tires now have 12,000 miles on them with nearly the same
> sharp edge as when new. My light coach runs 50 psi on those rears. I chose
> the M/S with dual compound tread for better all season traction in the wet
> and comfortable ride. UTQG rating, tread wear=440, Traction=A. UTQG Tire
> ratings are reflected in the tire pricing. There is only a $3/tire
> difference between D & E rating with the E having increased tread and
> puncture resistance so I chose E's but run them at less than D rating
> pressures. Both rated tires consist of two steel belts and two ply
> polyester carcass. (New construction methods to equal the old 12 ply
> rating)
> Others have ordered these tires from COSTCO for $113/tire. Installation and
> balancing more.Chuck Botts
>
> *GOODYEAR*
>
> John at Hill Top Tire; Rio Rancho NM will purchase the Alcoa (classic)
> rims, mount the Goodyear G159 tire, balance and ship (in USA-main land) for
> $382.50 each. NOTE: thats with the Mcgard Flanged Dualie Lugs. I believe
> the other lugs are more $. .
> 505-892-2664
>
> 6 EA G-159-215/85/16---E load range--$140 plus $7 balancing, each
> Discount Tire Co.
>
> *MICHELIN*
> Costco handles Michelin, and has >225/75 R16 10 ply E rated tires for
> $111.99.
>
> When you wear them out, try the new Michelin LTX M+S 225/75 R16 LRE
> Polyester side wall, Steel tread. You will find they are easier to
> ballance
>
> *BRIDGESTONE*
> Just got 6 Bridgestones at NTB for $110 each including mounting and
> balance. They seem to another tire of choice and Patrick got the deal
> first at NTB in Atlanta. I showed them a copy of his invoice and they did
> the same for me after a little bitching about different areas of the
> country and that they should be charging more because we are in a high col
> area. If you want a copy of my invoice let me know. It also included the
> Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. Marcus
>
> *GENERAL*
> My total $$ for 7 Generals at Sam's was $555 including mounting &
> balancing (
> *FIRESTONE*
> I bought Firestones R4S since the Goodyear G159's are back ordered two
> months, and didn't want to pay for the Michelins. The Firestones are 10
> ply, E range, all steel....$650 mounted on the rims, driveway price (6).
> Larry
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264647 is a reply to message #264640] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 06:24 |
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They will age out, like people say. I bought Coopers, mostly because I've been dealing with the same guy for 30 odd years. Actually, he's second generation but the same store/family. He went to the warehouse and picked me out six that were only a few weeks old according to the DOT code so I can get max life. Mounted on my new Eagles, balanced and checked for round, new stems, including tax n tip just at a thousand bux. Robin got the old steel wheels and dated Firestones for the coach he had to move.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264648 is a reply to message #264647] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 07:49 |
Ray Erspamer
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Blaines Farm & Fleet currently has Cooper Discoverers on sale and you
get a $70 gift card on a set of 4. I ran Coopers from them for 8
years and they were great in my opinion. Now I'm replacing them due
to age, they still have good thread.
Make sure you get the latest date codes possible, I make them show me
the tires before I commit to buying them.
By the way, I live in Wauwatosa, 2 block off of Hwy 45 by Mayfair
Mall....give me a call and stop in !!!
414-484-9431
Ray
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 6:24 AM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> They will age out, like people say. I bought Coopers, mostly because I've been dealing with the same guy for 30 odd years. Actually, he's second
> generation but the same store/family. He went to the warehouse and picked me out six that were only a few weeks old according to the DOT code so I
> can get max life. Mounted on my new Eagles, balanced and checked for round, new stems, including tax n tip just at a thousand bux. Robin got the old
> steel wheels and dated Firestones for the coach he had to move.
>
> --johnny
> --
> '76 23' transmode Norris upfit
> Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264649 is a reply to message #264640] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 07:58 |
Neal Krisher
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Give Weber Tire a call. I've had good deals from them in the past. No idea how they do it, but their prices are usually great.
As said above, the tires on most RV's will rot off before they wear out.
Good Luck!
"Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A breakdown is eventual."
1975 26', TZE165V100301 Project/Driver
1977 26' TZE167V100439 Parts unit
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264650 is a reply to message #264647] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 07:57 |
Jerry Wheeler
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I purchased a set (7) of BF Goodrich Commercial T/A All Season LRE's thru
Amazon in August for $166 delivered free to my address; paid Les Schwab $8
per tire to mount the tires and paid $9 per tire for balancing beads. All
tires were made in weeks 13 or 16 of this year. I have run the BF Goodrich
tires since 1999 on three different GMC's (still have all three). I run my
tires for a minimum of 10 years. JWID.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 7:24 AM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> They will age out, like people say. I bought Coopers, mostly because I've
> been dealing with the same guy for 30 odd years. Actually, he's second
> generation but the same store/family. He went to the warehouse and picked
> me out six that were only a few weeks old according to the DOT code so I
> can get max life. Mounted on my new Eagles, balanced and checked for
> round, new stems, including tax n tip just at a thousand bux. Robin got
> the old
> steel wheels and dated Firestones for the coach he had to move.
>
> --johnny
> --
> '76 23' transmode Norris upfit
> Braselton, Ga.
>
> "Sometimes I wonder what tomorrow's gonna bring when I think about my
> dirty life and times" --Warren Zevon
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264652 is a reply to message #264649] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 08:03 |
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yes ok will do, Weber's are my cousins, but think we all get same prices
thx
mike
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 7:58 AM, Neal Krisher wrote:
> Give Weber Tire a call. I've had good deals from them in the past. No idea
> how they do it, but their prices are usually great.
>
> As said above, the tires on most RV's will rot off before they wear out.
>
> Good Luck!
> --
> "Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to
> find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A
> breakdown
> is eventual."
>
> 1975 Eleganza 26', 455,
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264657 is a reply to message #264652] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 09:10 |
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thanks all: so now debating between BFG Commercial T/As in 225 75R 16
and Michelin LTX M/S 2
LT225 /75 R16 115R E1 BSW
seems similiar prices... Wonder which will last me longest? surely both
are great tires. etc...
thx Mike
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 8:03 AM, gmc gmc wrote:
> yes ok will do, Weber's are my cousins, but think we all get same prices
>
> thx
>
> mike
>
> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 7:58 AM, Neal Krisher wrote:
>
>> Give Weber Tire a call. I've had good deals from them in the past. No
>> idea how they do it, but their prices are usually great.
>>
>> As said above, the tires on most RV's will rot off before they wear out.
>>
>> Good Luck!
>> --
>> "Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to
>> find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A
>> breakdown
>> is eventual."
>>
>> 1975 Eleganza 26', 455,
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264662 is a reply to message #264660] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 10:33 |
Manong
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Mike,
Yes, doing fine. I sold the GMC in June this year. Sherry's mom found that she could not use it as much as we thought. Didn't want it to sit and waste away after all the work we put into it. Wanted someone to enjoy it. Even though I no longer have it, I still read the forum mostly everyday. I'm addicted to it. Is Stephanie still competing ? If so good luck and hope she wins all the titles.
Tom
Manong
Madison, WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264663 is a reply to message #264660] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 10:32 |
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ok, Store here that can get Michelins, and BFG, mentioned Firestone
Transforce HT for less. he said are good tires. he said all will rot
before worn out! and that is true with my little driving.
Michelines: $201.95
BFG: $179.95
Firestone: $151.95
each all mounted etc...
so?????
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 10:09 AM, gmc gmc wrote:
> yes. this tom, Lindsey's dad? how you been? how is GMC?
>
> I need tires I guess.
>
> On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Manong wrote:
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>> Mike,
>> You going to the MACP pageant. I miss going, they were a lot of fun.
>>
>> Tom
>> --
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>> Madison, WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264676 is a reply to message #264663] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 17:05 |
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I have firestone tires, seems black and round to me.
Bought them in the fall of 08, probably change them spring of '16
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264677 is a reply to message #264646] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 18:10 |
Guy Lopes
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I just talked to my contact at the local Big O Tires where I do a lot of
business. I asked about the BF Goodrich Commercial T/A tires. He asked if I
wanted the original ones or the new ones called AS II (All Season II).
Anyone ever use these?
The quote that he gave me for six AS II's was $1318 ($220/ea), mounted,
balanced and tax included.
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Emery Stora
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] my tires...
I have been using the BF Goodrich Commercial T /A for many years. Your
pricing is way old. Costco recently was about $225 per tire. I bought them
last month at Discount Tire for $202 each.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick , CO
Emery
> On Oct 21, 2014, at 9:29 PM, gmc gmc wrote:
>
> Hello All... Mike from Madison, WI checking in again... lol.. tire
> advice now please...
>
> History: about 15 years ago I bought my 78 GMC in Arizona, and had
> tires installed for drive home. Then near here when in shop, they had
> some used Alcoa know off aluminum rims so I had them put on.
>
> I have: Steeltex Radial R4S LT225/75R16 115/112R load range E M/S
>
> I can't seem to see the DOT on them. humm. They have plenty of tread.
> some slight side wall cracking. Sorry to say removed tire sun covers
> today, first time all year, sadly, and both of the front rear wheels
> had lost all air pressure and were very flat, and they sidewall was
> bent out. I did have some 4-5 2x4's to block under the frame.
>
> I need to run to Milwaukee, to visit fellow GMC'er, and in November
> take daughter and her friend to Orlando for a week for thanksgiving.
>
> So... I got the info below from the gmc site. I have a Sam's
> membership. I can order from tirerack, and there is a good priced shop
> out in country near me, my 2nd cousins even. Maybe I can get a friend
> with Costco membership if that is best.
>
> I guess I, being single guy, 48, in search of female partner, do not
> drive the GMC as much as someday hopefully. I do not drive/use the
> GMC much these years, so desire tires to last as long as possible, and
> I will take care not to let the air out like it accidentally happened
> this year. GMC is stored all winter here of course. So, is there a
> consensus what might be best for me to get? and do I have to get some
> now? Neighbor man, has Fleetwood RV, he has RV rated tires on his!!!???
>
> thank you so much, appreciated. Mike
>
>
> WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE USING
>
>
> *BFGOODRICH*
> My personal tire recommendation:
> BFGoodrich (Michelin) makes a newer design LT225/75R16 Commercial T/A
> All Season D and E polyester side wall tire with a "Cool Wedged
> shoulder insert". That reduced the tread's edge rounding on the rear
> tires during sharp turns. My tires now have 12,000 miles on them with
> nearly the same sharp edge as when new. My light coach runs 50 psi on
> those rears. I chose the M/S with dual compound tread for better all
> season traction in the wet and comfortable ride. UTQG rating, tread
> wear=440, Traction=A. UTQG Tire ratings are reflected in the tire
> pricing. There is only a $3/tire difference between D & E rating with
> the E having increased tread and puncture resistance so I chose E's
> but run them at less than D rating pressures. Both rated tires consist
> of two steel belts and two ply polyester carcass. (New construction
> methods to equal the old 12 ply
> rating)
> Others have ordered these tires from COSTCO for $113/tire.
> Installation and balancing more.Chuck Botts
>
> *GOODYEAR*
>
> John at Hill Top Tire; Rio Rancho NM will purchase the Alcoa (classic)
> rims, mount the Goodyear G159 tire, balance and ship (in USA-main
> land) for
> $382.50 each. NOTE: thats with the Mcgard Flanged Dualie Lugs. I
> believe the other lugs are more $. .
> 505-892-2664
>
> 6 EA G-159-215/85/16---E load range--$140 plus $7 balancing, each
> Discount Tire Co.
>
> *MICHELIN*
> Costco handles Michelin, and has >225/75 R16 10 ply E rated tires for
> $111.99.
>
> When you wear them out, try the new Michelin LTX M+S 225/75 R16 LRE
> Polyester side wall, Steel tread. You will find they are easier to
> ballance
>
> *BRIDGESTONE*
> Just got 6 Bridgestones at NTB for $110 each including mounting and
> balance. They seem to another tire of choice and Patrick got the deal
> first at NTB in Atlanta. I showed them a copy of his invoice and they
> did the same for me after a little bitching about different areas of
> the country and that they should be charging more because we are in a
> high col area. If you want a copy of my invoice let me know. It also
> included the Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. Marcus
>
> *GENERAL*
> My total $$ for 7 Generals at Sam's was $555 including mounting &
> balancing (
> *FIRESTONE*
> I bought Firestones R4S since the Goodyear G159's are back ordered
> two months, and didn't want to pay for the Michelins. The Firestones
> are 10 ply, E range, all steel....$650 mounted on the rims, driveway price
(6).
> Larry
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Ditto on the Kumho's.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Burton
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 12:18 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] my tires...
You are going to get recommendation all over the place. Itis the "I bought this so it has to be the best syndrome".
Then you will get the "tires ore on good for 5 years" crowd event though Micheline and other say they are good for 10 years.
So here goes my biases.
With you kind of driving, you are not going to wear out the new tires, you are going to run them until they rot (age) out.
So I recommend you look at what seem to be the most popular here in order of price.
Michelin - Expensive was available for Sam's
BF Goodrich Commercial TA - less expensive - available at Costco and Sam's club
I also like my Kumho KL78's. - relatively cheap - good traction off road on wet grass and dirt available from Tire Rack. .
I suggest that you use Load range E tires.
LRD's will work in most cases, but LRE's are only about $5.00 more.
Finally you need to run them at air pressures according to the weight on each axle. If you do not know the weights of your axles
then I suggest if
you have a 26" foot coach that you start at 65 PSI front and 60 PSI on the middle and rears. Check the temperatures on each tire
with your hand at
each fuel stop. If they are not getting hot, then your air pressure is enough or more than is required.
Good luck, Be prepared for 5 more suggestions.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] my tires... [message #264682 is a reply to message #264678] |
Wed, 22 October 2014 19:24 |
Bruce Hart
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Registered: October 2011
Location: La Grange, Wyoming
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gmc gmc, if you are a member of FMCA you can get a discount on Michelin's
at participating dealers.
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 5:23 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:
> Ditto on the Kumho's.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> USAussie - Downunder
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:
> gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Burton
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 12:18 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] my tires...
>
> You are going to get recommendation all over the place. Itis the "I
> bought this so it has to be the best syndrome".
>
> Then you will get the "tires ore on good for 5 years" crowd event though
> Micheline and other say they are good for 10 years.
>
> So here goes my biases.
>
> With you kind of driving, you are not going to wear out the new tires, you
> are going to run them until they rot (age) out.
>
> So I recommend you look at what seem to be the most popular here in order
> of price.
>
> Michelin - Expensive was available for Sam's
> BF Goodrich Commercial TA - less expensive - available at Costco and
> Sam's club
>
> I also like my Kumho KL78's. - relatively cheap - good traction off road
> on wet grass and dirt available from Tire Rack. .
>
> I suggest that you use Load range E tires.
> LRD's will work in most cases, but LRE's are only about $5.00 more.
>
> Finally you need to run them at air pressures according to the weight on
> each axle. If you do not know the weights of your axles
> then I suggest if
> you have a 26" foot coach that you start at 65 PSI front and 60 PSI on the
> middle and rears. Check the temperatures on each tire
> with your hand at
> each fuel stop. If they are not getting hot, then your air pressure is
> enough or more than is required.
>
> Good luck, Be prepared for 5 more suggestions.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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