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09-08-2008, 03:08 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
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Your opinions, please...
I want to buy tire/wheel covers for the tires on my Airstream. The two road side tires always face the western sun and the two curb side are always in the shade when parked at home. When we use the storage lot, they are both in the sun about equal.
Camping World currently has the single and double axle tire covers on sale and I plan on buying a set. They come in white or black. I am thinking black would show dirt the least and would look better with the gray awning (we have awnings on both sides) when installed while parked with the awning deployed in campgrounds. What do you guys think would look the best with the Airstream?
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09-08-2008, 03:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
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i bought three sets at northern tool.
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09-08-2008, 03:44 PM
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Retired.
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We have a set of white covers ( four singles). The white looks cleaner when it is clean, and doesn't hold heat like the black ones would.
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09-08-2008, 06:44 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
I want to buy tire/wheel covers for the tires on my Airstream. The two road side tires always face the western sun and the two curb side are always in the shade when parked at home.
They come in white or black. I am thinking black would show dirt the least and would look better with the gray awning (we have awnings on both sides) when installed while parked with the awning deployed in campgrounds. What do you guys think would look the best with the Airstream?
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White reflects sunlight, black absorbs... You want tire covers to be functional, not fashionable.
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09-08-2008, 07:58 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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White
FWIW
We use the white covers, less heat build-up. They clean up pretty good with Westley's White Wall cleaner. Not too expensive and have held up well over four seasons. Will probably replace with the dual set so the Bal's can be used directly on the tires.
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09-08-2008, 08:15 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxon
You want tire covers to be functional, not fashionable.
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Uh...you mean looking good isn't the most important thing?
I didn't think heat was really a factor. I thought the important thing was to block UV rays.
One other quick question, is there anything weird about the spacing of the dual axles on Airstreams? Would the important thing be the size of the diameter of the tires or would the correct size of the tires fit the spacing of the axles? Or does it take both measurements to fit correctly.
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09-08-2008, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
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Minnie's Mate
I don't know exactly how effective they are but we bought our set at HARBOR FREIGHT on sale for about $9.00 they are heavy like burlap/white with a wire that fits on the back edge of the tire. There are 4 individual covers and they fit any size tire/axle spacing doesn't matter.
Our barn is full and we needed something to keep the sun off the left side tires in the morning.
Hope that helps some.
Roger
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MaryLou say's we can pull the wires and wash the fabric when it gets dirty.
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09-08-2008, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
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I use a couple of pieces of plywood scrap
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09-09-2008, 01:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
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(Mrs.) "Towdaddy" here has had wheel covers made for their Airstream from the gray awning fabric and has someone in Michigan who made her a custom pattern for slip on fitted covers and the dark color keeps them from looking dirty and it looks quite nice and the workmanship is great. I will search for a picture. Originally made for the 2 axles for their bunkhouse she has added two more covers for their new 34 footer and prefers the dark color.
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09-09-2008, 04:56 AM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
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I use white cloth ones that I got from e-bay. $22 for a set of 4. I have them on my TV and all my trailers. It's the UV rays that concerns me the most and just about anything that covers the tires works.
As far as the heat goes, if black traps the heat, it willl never trap the amount of heat I get from the asphault in late July on the interstate around here. Pick what ever color you wish.
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09-09-2008, 05:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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We also have the ones from Harbor Freight and they seem to hold up well. If you don't have a Harbor Freight in your area you can find the same item on Ebay. There are several sets of them listed on a regular basis.
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09-09-2008, 07:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
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I use white ones and also treat the tires from time to time.
I did get a black widow nest inside one of the covers this summer. Be aware when you remove them after they have sat for a while.
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09-09-2008, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
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You'll want to definitely block the UV with anything that covers the tire rubber during long term storage. While Aesthetics are important with our beautiful Airstreams, functionality (is that a word ) should be of prime importance I would think.
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09-09-2008, 09:08 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
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Function is the prime concern form me, but both the white or black with do the same job. I guess the two thinks that I am concerned with are 1) fit and 2) aesthetics. I am leaning toward the black. I will have to check with the wife before I make the final, final decision.
Does any body have photos of theirs installed regardless of the color? Thanks.
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09-09-2008, 09:17 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cameront120
I use a couple of pieces of plywood scrap
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And here was me thinking when Mike said burlap that a few burlap bags would do it. Then you have to go fancy.
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