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Subject: Replacement Tires Author: Bob Trafton [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 02, 5:35pm I have a l991 SP36 and shortly we will be looking for new tires all the way around.Can anyone help with any suggestions on the brand that they have had good luck with.Also any help where to buy replacement day night shades to match the ones now in the coach. Thanks Bob Trafton [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Fred Hulse [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/ 19/ 02, 7:08pm Hi Bob We just recently put on a set of Michelin 12R22.5 XZE which is the replacement for the oe tires on our 1991 SP36.They are a bit pricey but now I am happy we bought them,as they increased the quality of the ride substantially.My second choice was going to be the Goodyear G159 if only because I have seen those on nearly every school bus I checked that runs the hiways of Arizona. Fred Hulse 1991 WLSP36 Morristown AZ, [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Bob Trafton [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08/ 6/ 02, 3:37pm Fred, I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner about your help on the tires for our SP-36. Great information! We just got back from our trip to New Hampshire and had the front tires replaced with the Michelins, wonderful ride. Have you had to replace four front TV yet? This one has the problem of the picture schrinking cutting the words off on the bottom of the screen. Also, have you replaced the three piece running light lens, or a cure for yellowing? Thank You Bob Trafton [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Fred Hulse [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08/ 10/ 02, 9:08am Hi Bob The tv hasn't given us any problems yet as it isn't on alot,but it appears that replacing it wouldn't too bad. The front lenses in the front are available from Holland Motor Homes or from the factory.Mine was replaced as part of the purchase agreement with Holland in San Diego when we bought the coach.Very nice company to do business with,by the way. Replacement also appears to be simple. Fred Hulse 1991 WLSP36 Morristown AZ. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Sid Clark [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09/ 27/ 02, 5:36pm About the yellowing on your lens. Try buffing them with medium cut rubbing compound and a buffer just like you would buff the paint on a car, truck, etc. Be cautious about using a high speed buffer such as is used to buff metal, as it may burn the lens. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Jack Richardson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/ 20/ 02, 12:17pm Bob, I ditto Fred Hulse. Our FC35 had 12R22.5s, and we put the Michelin XZEs on our coach. The extra $s will be recovered in resale, (Like Kitchen Aid appliances in a home several years ago) and you will like the ride. Also the ones on our coach were about 2 years from expiring in date manufacture, not weather checked, and we got $100 per tire trade in. Price in Florida is about $500 per wheel balenced and out he door. Good Luck... yak5225@aol.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Robert [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10/ 10/ 02, 5:26pm Where in Florida did you buy your michelins and get $100 trade in? Thanks Robert [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Bob Dilks [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/ 22/ 02, 2:44pm Either Michelin or Goodyear will perform fine for you. Both have available a matching steer tire with a shoulder groove (at a slightly higher price) that prevents cupping caused by front wheel turning, but I have not felt the need for the tire. Whatever brand you select, make sure you stay with the load range originally used on the coach. There is a tendency among subsequent owners to drop down a notch in load range for a lower price. Tires are a life safety issue and you don't need a disasterous blow out because a marginal specified tire was slightly under pressured and overheated. As I recall the owners manual does not specify load range but rather refers to ply rated as in "16 ply rated", or "18 ply rated". Although truck tires are usually not balanced when purchased from a truck tire retailer, most motor coach owners prefer balanced tires. Look around and see if you can find a dealer that will dynamically (rotating) balance the tires, if not, see if you can get them statically (stationary) balanced. Part of the physics' law of objects in motion says an object in balance has a tendency to stay in balance unless acted upon by some external force, so it would be good to start out with tires in balance. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Jeff Miller - '77FC [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/ 22/ 02, 7:47pm The best tire for your rig IMO is the Michelin 12R X 22.5 LRH XZ2. I believe that Load Range H is 16PR. The XZE is only rated for 65mph, the XZ2 for 75mph, and a quiet, nice handling tire. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Mike McMahan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08/ 10/ 02, 7:55am Bob, I don't know where you are but I just purchased two Michelin XZ2 12R22.5 Load Range H for $420 each mounted and computor spin balanced. I priced the tire at about 5 dealers here in Texas and this was the best price availble in Central Texas. Prices quoted were mostly 450-499 other places which I thought was high. Mike McMahan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Replacement Tires Author: Sid Clark [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09/ 4/ 02, 8:56pm I had to replace a tire on the road (in Jackson, MS) and had a hard time finding ANY tire of the proper size. I wanted a Michelin, but all I could get was a Toyo. What dealer did you find the best price at? I am in Dallas. Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]