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[GMCnet] tires........ [message #35609] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 15:59 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35617 is a reply to message #35609] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 16:22 |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912 Registered: July 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Len,
According page 10 of the Michelin document below:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
The tire marked DOTB7XK1J3X422 was manufactured the 42 week of 1992.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 8:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35620 is a reply to message #35617] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 16:31 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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WOW!, that is s comforting thought............1992. It is actually one of
the better looking tires. Thanks!
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len,
According page 10 of the Michelin document below:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
The tire marked DOTB7XK1J3X422 was manufactured the 42 week of 1992.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 8:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35621 is a reply to message #35617] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 16:34 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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That means FWXKBB2X329 is a Aug 99?
I have two of those.
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len,
According page 10 of the Michelin document below:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
The tire marked DOTB7XK1J3X422 was manufactured the 42 week of 1992.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 8:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35631 is a reply to message #35621] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 17:01 |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912 Registered: July 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Len,
According to:
http://tinyurl.com/bwhtb8
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/custom.html?year=1999&country=1&wno=1&mo
on=on&hol=25
The 32nd week of 1999 was August 1 - 7.
According to page 10/11 of:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
THE LIFE OF AN RV TIRE
The life of a tire used on an RV cannot be measured by
miles alone. Among other factors, your RV tire life depends
on driving habits, driving and storage conditions, geography,
atmospheric conditions, loads carried, weight distribution,
as well as the age of your tires. You can determine the age of
the tire by looking at the DOT number (ex: DOT B6 YB 2FC X 428).
The last digit on the right is the last digit of the year in
which it was manufactured. DOT markings related to the year of
production may have an additional symbol for the decade of
the 1990's. It would be shown as a triangle (Ä) following the
last number. For example, in the illustration above, the tire
was manufactured in 1998. In the near future, you can
expect to see four digits in this last grouping of numbers.
The first two will indicate the week of the year that the
tire was produced and the last two will indicate the last
two digits of the year of production. For example, "4400" in
the last grouping would indicate that the tire was made in
the 44th week of the year 2000. If the Michelin tires you
have on your RV were being driven on a small commercial
truck, they might last 80,000 to 120,000 miles and be
replaced every two years. With the average (non-full timer)
RV driving 5,000 miles per year, that could take close to
20 years to obtain! Therefore, with tires on an RV, the
most important consideration in the life of tires is age.
The tires should be examined periodically for signs of
aging, and removed from service if required. It is very likely
that tires on an RV will need to be removed from service
before the tread is worn out.
The rubber in your tires ages just like the rubber in
your fan belt and radiator hoses. Tires contain waxes and
emollients to help protect their outer surfaces from ozone
and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, the
waxes and emollients continually migrate to the surface,
replenishing this protection throughout the normal use of
the tire. In cooler, clean air locations, the expected tire life
will be longer than in high temperature, high ozone areas.
Of course, as a tire ages, you should inspect it more
frequently.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 9:34 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
That means FWXKBB2X329 is a Aug 99?
I have two of those.
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len,
According page 10 of the Michelin document below:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
The tire marked DOTB7XK1J3X422 was manufactured the 42 week of 1992.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 8:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
_______________________________________________
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Gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35634 is a reply to message #35631] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 17:27 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Hmmmmmmmm,
Two 2001 tires
Two 1999 tires
Two 1992 tires
I'm thinking new tires, and possibly rims
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:02 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len,
According to:
http://tinyurl.com/bwhtb8
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/custom.html?year=1999&country=1&wno=1&mo
on=on&hol=25
The 32nd week of 1999 was August 1 - 7.
According to page 10/11 of:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
THE LIFE OF AN RV TIRE
The life of a tire used on an RV cannot be measured by
miles alone. Among other factors, your RV tire life depends
on driving habits, driving and storage conditions, geography,
atmospheric conditions, loads carried, weight distribution,
as well as the age of your tires. You can determine the age of
the tire by looking at the DOT number (ex: DOT B6 YB 2FC X 428).
The last digit on the right is the last digit of the year in
which it was manufactured. DOT markings related to the year of
production may have an additional symbol for the decade of
the 1990's. It would be shown as a triangle (Ä) following the
last number. For example, in the illustration above, the tire
was manufactured in 1998. In the near future, you can
expect to see four digits in this last grouping of numbers.
The first two will indicate the week of the year that the
tire was produced and the last two will indicate the last
two digits of the year of production. For example, "4400" in
the last grouping would indicate that the tire was made in
the 44th week of the year 2000. If the Michelin tires you
have on your RV were being driven on a small commercial
truck, they might last 80,000 to 120,000 miles and be
replaced every two years. With the average (non-full timer)
RV driving 5,000 miles per year, that could take close to
20 years to obtain! Therefore, with tires on an RV, the
most important consideration in the life of tires is age.
The tires should be examined periodically for signs of
aging, and removed from service if required. It is very likely
that tires on an RV will need to be removed from service
before the tread is worn out.
The rubber in your tires ages just like the rubber in
your fan belt and radiator hoses. Tires contain waxes and
emollients to help protect their outer surfaces from ozone
and weather checking. As the tire rolls and flexes, the
waxes and emollients continually migrate to the surface,
replenishing this protection throughout the normal use of
the tire. In cooler, clean air locations, the expected tire life
will be longer than in high temperature, high ozone areas.
Of course, as a tire ages, you should inspect it more
frequently.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 9:34 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
That means FWXKBB2X329 is a Aug 99?
I have two of those.
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len,
According page 10 of the Michelin document below:
http://www.rvsurvey.com/Documents/rvtireinformation.PDF
The tire marked DOTB7XK1J3X422 was manufactured the 42 week of 1992.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 8:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35635 is a reply to message #35634] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 17:57 |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912 Registered: July 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Len,
Wow, what a mishmash of tires!
If you don't have alloy wheels it's not a bad idea to change over when you
get new tires.
Who knows how long Alcoa / Eagle will be making them for the GMC?
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 16 February 2009 10:27 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Hmmmmmmmm,
Two 2001 tires
Two 1999 tires
Two 1992 tires
I'm thinking new tires, and possibly rims
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35637 is a reply to message #35636] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 18:15 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Just some things you don't want to know!
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim White
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 4:01 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
Len-
YIKES! That post just makes me afraid to look at mine!
Doc
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 4:59 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] tires........
The joy of a GMC!
I just decoded the tires on the coach
The fronts are Dec 01
Left front rear.Aug 99
Left aft rear..no DOT number
Rt front rear...Aug 99
Rt aft rear...won't decode DOTB7XK1J3X422
Spare..(Blown) no DOT Number
All Michelins
I'm going to make some tire dealer happy!
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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_______________________________________________
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Gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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_______________________________________________
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35638 is a reply to message #35634] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 19:00 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547 Registered: March 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan
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b52rule wrote on Sun, 15 February 2009 18:27 | Hmmmmmmmm,
Two 2001 tires
Two 1999 tires
Two 1992 tires
I'm thinking new tires, and possibly rims
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
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Len,
If you are still running 16.5 wheels, you may find the selection of available tires quite limited.
I fortunately was able to locate a dealer that would bother to get fresh tires for me. Two others were trying to sell me a few that were as much as three years old.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35640 is a reply to message #35637] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 19:19 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260 Registered: January 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ
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""Just some things you don't want to know!""
What happens in Fallbrook stays in Fallbrook!
Don't feel bad, I've grounded my GMC till I get new tires--6 of them from 1996. It's hard to kill those Michelin XPS Ribs unfortunately
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35646 is a reply to message #35638] |
Sun, 15 February 2009 20:13 |
Len Novak
Messages: 676 Registered: February 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Matt,
Thanks for the info. I'm going to start the hunt Tuesday.
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Matt Colie
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:00 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] tires........
b52rule wrote on Sun, 15 February 2009 18:27
> Hmmmmmmmm,
>
> Two 2001 tires
> Two 1999 tires
> Two 1992 tires
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> I'm thinking new tires, and possibly rims
>
> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
Len,
If you are still running 16.5 wheels, you may find the selection of
available tires quite limited.
I fortunately was able to locate a dealer that would bother to get fresh
tires for me. Two others were trying to sell me a few that were as much as
three years old.
Matt
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'73 Glacier 23 Chaumiere (say show-me-air)
SE Michigan
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Re: [GMCnet] tires........ [message #35687 is a reply to message #35635] |
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mike miller
Messages: 3576 Registered: February 2004 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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Robert Mueller wrote on Sun, 15 February 2009 15:57 |
If you don't have alloy wheels it's not a bad idea to change over when you get new tires.
Who knows how long Alcoa / Eagle will be making them for the GMC?
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I suspect that Eagle will keep making the hub centered ones as long as someone commits to buying the entire production run.
Thanks to Jim K for being that "someone."
I think these are the best value in rims for our coaches. I have 6 new ones (still in boxes) waiting for tires in the spring, as I want the newest tires possible when I get them.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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