Classic Motorhome Tires - Page 4

choctawmel · 11-12-2009, 03:59 PM

Yep! I had just got on I-35W in the still wee hours of the morning. I usually don't drive in the right lane on a multi (more the 2) lane highway in stop/go rush hour traffic, but for some reason I stayed in the right most lane. My lights blinked once then I was blacked out in the dark. I did get all the way to the shoulder before she stopped moving. These thinks only happen in the freezing rain, with the wind at 30 mph, in an unfamiliar place. Battery cable shorted to the front shock mount bolt. All 3 batteries died in seconds. Another idea added to the inspection list.
What did happen with the tire? Think I'm lost now

mel

John Haggard · 11-13-2009, 05:46 PM

makes me want to put the 345 in storage and go back to the travel easy system after seeing all of your break down stories !!!

ScrapIrony-2 · 11-14-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by John Haggard

makes me want to put the 345 in storage and go back to the travel easy system after seeing all of your break down stories !!!

Naw, just trading war stories...the stories you aren't reading about are those that end so well it makes it worth going through a few hassles...and there are so many good stories...

John Haggard · 11-14-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2

Naw, just trading war stories...the stories you aren't reading about are those that end so well it makes it worth going through a few hassles...and there are so many good stories...

yes, we keep Ten Semi's and trailers on the road for the farm so Yes, Service, preventative Maintenance service! and a vehicle towed for parts runs as needed

I do Understand !!!

silverback · 12-10-2009, 09:20 AM

I am about to put new rubber on our Excella 280 (per the date codes I can read, the front two are from early this decade). It sounds like going with Michelins, 225/70R19.5s on the front and 8R19.5s on the rear would work good. The current tires are all load range F. Is that what I should stick with? Also seeing as we have a 280 vs. a 310 or 345 there is no tag axle. Does this make any difference in the tire replacement philosophy?

Thanks,
Ken

Mike Leary · 12-10-2009, 09:27 AM

I've been more than happy running Goodyear 8R 19.5 G 647-RSS tires, been getting around 80K out of them. Most 310 coaches did not have a tag, to my knowledge. Stick with the load range "F".

silverback · 12-10-2009, 11:39 AM

How are these prices? Good or out of line?

Camping World, Good Year G647 - ~$1850
Redburn (Tucson), Michelin XZA & XZE/XZA mix - $2117 to $2130.

Redburn also sells Bridgestone, General and others so they're calling me back with more quotes. A lot of cash for the Michelins for a non full-timer.

Mike Leary · 12-10-2009, 11:41 AM

I don't trust CW; try a Goodyear dealer.

silverback · 12-10-2009, 03:34 PM

Mike,
Goodyear lists Camping World as an authorized dealer for G647. And I'm neutral on the Mesa store. Anyhow Pucells in Tempe gave me a substantially lower quote - $1725 out the door for 6. Best so far.
-Ken

Mike Leary · 12-10-2009, 03:44 PM

Do it; Goodyear dealers will be a lot happier to fix any problems if they know you bought the tires from one of their outlets, rather than the RV big box store. Come visit when you get new shoes; we're here for the winter,
give us a pm, we'll make it happen for you guys to park next door.