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05-14-2008, 02:02 PM
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Usually Sleepy
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Recommended Tire size/rating: '72 Argosy 22'
Good day all.
My po put passenger white wall tires on my argy. Looks great, but .... I wish to replace them with a proper tire. He may or may not have put the proper size on. Can any of you advise the correct tire size?
Thanks in advance.
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05-14-2008, 02:43 PM
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The tires you have on the 22' may be OK. There is a talk here about using P rated tires on Airstreams "in some cases".
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f465...ade-40248.html
Have you ever towed with the Bird??? Guess some have done it in the past....
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05-14-2008, 02:53 PM
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Tires for Argosy
Hi, I just replaced the tires on my 76 Argosy and ST225/75/15 LRC were a match to the original 7:00x15 tires. I think these are what you're looking for. Don
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05-14-2008, 04:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodpete
Hi, I just replaced the tires on my 76 Argosy and ST225/75/15 LRC were a match to the original 7:00x15 tires. I think these are what you're looking for. Don
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That is correct. And there used to be people that would go to car dealerships and install whitewalls on blackwall tires, maybe you could find somebody to do that for your new tires.
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05-14-2008, 04:40 PM
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7.00 X 15 is still available (called 7R-15), I put YOKOHAMA RY215 on my Silver Streak this past year. See post number #309, here, for a comparison:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f438...s-28293-4.html
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05-14-2008, 08:02 PM
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Last question. Radials or Bias ply?
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Both have their good and bad points. The bias tires will wear faster, and be stiffer when cold. Remember the "square wheels" feeling in our cars and trucks with bias tires?
Radials will ride softer, wear longer, and help (a little) on fuel. They are slightly lower in height, and the steel belts can come apart internally, causing tread separation and blowouts.
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05-15-2008, 06:53 AM
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thanks OL63. I will weigh the pros and cons and get the tires.
I do remember the square wheels. Somewhat fondly, actually. Dad and Mom had a '74 Midas Mini when I was younger. Feeling the square wheels meant we were going camping!!
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05-15-2008, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Road Ruler
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I've seen that pic before. I think you posted it when I introduced myself.
trust me, I will never tow with the bird and, in my experience anyway, these passenger tires are really not helpful in a cross wind or when trucks pass me.
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