New Tires July 02, 2011, 06:44:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123369When purchasing new tires ... is it important to watch how fast one drives ... for a particular period of time ... to break in the tires? Seems I read something about this. I would like to purchase the Good Year G947 tires in Oregon to save some money on taxes. I am on the road full time. Any suggestions as to which shop would be best whereby they could also install the tires? It doesn't matter where in Oregon. Many like the "Tireman" in Ridgecrest, Calif. Is he really such an expert ... and since he recommends Good Year, would it be best to go there and bight the bullet on trying to save money over an Oregon purchase? Thanks, Beth
Re: New Tires Reply #1 – July 02, 2011, 07:08:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123371Find a Les Schwab...they're all over the Pacific NW.Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.comSent from my Verizon Wireless Deviceworldvagabon chessiecat321@...> wrote:
Re: New Tires Reply #2 – July 02, 2011, 10:16:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123374Thanks Linda, I am familiar with LesSchwab, but I have researched them and they are mostly
Re: New Tires Reply #3 – July 03, 2011, 09:02:19 am Yahoo Message Number: 123375Good Year, Quotewould it be best to go there and bight the bullet on trying to save money over an Oregon purchase? Thanks, Beth You might want to look at this Goodyear tire, I'll be getting them at Cascade Tire in Salem, OR on the way to Arizona. Best, Jim Pappas Tacoma, WAGoodyear Commercial Truck Tires - G947 RSS Armor MAX G947 RSS Armor MAX Enhanced Toughness For High-Scrub Applications. Features and Benefits Tire SpecsVideo FeaturesBenefits Advanced compounds and construction Reinforced shoulders and steel-reinforced sidewalls Compound and tread design M+S stamped because of the tread design Sidewall protector ribs Sidewall wear indicators Enhance toughness. Help deliver long casing life and retreadability. Help promote long tread life and strong performance for curbside parking when used on urban streets. Helps deliver traction in dry, wet, muddy and snowy conditions.
Re: New Tires Reply #4 – July 03, 2011, 09:18:18 am Yahoo Message Number: 123376Beth, try America's Tire. I think they are
Re: New Tires Reply #5 – July 03, 2011, 02:26:54 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123384I agree! Go to Les Schwab. Great service asnd prices. David Roderick (Eugene, OR)
Re: New Tires Reply #6 – July 04, 2011, 06:26:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123402Quote Beth, try America's Tire. I think they are in Arizona. I have had good luck with them in California & Oregon. Betty JeanJust a note, America's Tire is Discount Tire in Arizona... Lida & Ghost Rider
Re: New Tires Reply #7 – July 04, 2011, 08:23:14 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123405"When purchasing new tires ... is it important to watch how fast one drives ...for a particular period of time ...to break in the tires? "Beth Driving a little easier for the first hundred miles or so can't be a bad idea but, after a lot searching, I have not found any RV tire manufacturer indicating that their RV tires need a break-in period. Check the following link to download Michelin's RV tire guides. They provide important owner information and should answer most of your questions. http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/toolbox/reference-material.jsp> Goodyear G947s are a good tire but are a hard riding due to the all-steel construction. With today's rapidly deteriorating roads, you may prefer a softer riding tire that doesn't beat your LD so badly, such as the Michelin LTX A/S or LTX M/S. They are a durable tire, even if Chuck doesn't recommend them. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=LTX+A%2FS> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireModel=LTX+M%2FS2&tireMake=Michelin> I have bought my last two sets of RV tires from Costco. The prices have been fair and come Costco's nationwide service and warranty. There is no need to drive to Ridgecrest for tires.Larry
Re: New Tires Reply #8 – July 04, 2011, 08:33:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123406On Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:11:58 -0000, "Larry" lw5315us@...> wrote:QuoteI have bought my last two sets of RV tires from Costco. The prices have been fair and come Costco's nationwide service and warranty. I like Costco, but the two stores I tried refused to do the installation on an RV.
Re: New Tires Reply #9 – July 11, 2011, 09:32:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123547Carl, You mention that Costco is installing your tires. I have searched
Re: New Tires Reply #10 – July 11, 2011, 09:33:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123548Don, if you purchased your tires at Costco, where did you have them installed? Beth
Re: New Tires Reply #12 – July 12, 2011, 01:31:14 am Yahoo Message Number: 123555"The Costco in Simi Valley had me come before the store opened and the mechanic used a floor jack to do one tire at a time right in front of their lifts" I had the same experience, as Jerry, at the Costco in Canoga Park, Ca. There is no need to get the LD inside the shop, all the work can be done outside with a heavy-duty floor jack. Costco also happily installed a set of extended valve stems. You may find them to be more cooperative if you talk with the manager before bringing your LD in for tires. Costco does not stock the tires, they need to be ordered. It took several days to get the tires in. Make sure you tell them upfront that you will not accept tires more than a few months old, determined by reading the date code on the side of the tire. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11>Larry
Re: New Tires Reply #13 – July 12, 2011, 02:15:24 am Yahoo Message Number: 123556We had our Michelins installed at Costco
Re: New Tires Reply #14 – July 12, 2011, 04:02:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123560The Prescott, AZ Costco told me that they can do tires on rigs up to 26' in length.Glen[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: New Tires Reply #15 – July 12, 2011, 04:05:51 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123561Our local Costco in WI would not mount tires on LD. Others have said some Costco's will do the install in the parking lot with a HD jack. From the sounds of everything it is a hit or miss situation.John A Wozniak Sent from iPhone
Re: New Tires Reply #16 – July 12, 2011, 06:24:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123564John Wozniak wrote: Our local Costco in WI would not mount tires on LD. Others have said some Costco's will do the install in the parking lot with a HD jack. From the sounds of everything it is a hit or miss situation. --- It is; each Costco location has different access/space limitations, and also policies about whether they can/will install tires on a class C (or another "RV"). One has to call the *specific* location and find out what that particular Costco will or will not do.Joan
New Tires Reply #18 – July 14, 2011, 07:34:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123597Thanks to everyone, for encouraging me to keep searching for a Costco that would do the job of removing and installing new tires. I believe I have found a Costco in Oregon after all. The Costco in Portland had said that no Costco in Oregon would do the job, but that is not true. I was told by Costco, that Michelin may be coming out with an all steel tire like the Good Year. I have until October to see if this might be the case. If not, I believe I will replace my Michelin, that came with the rig, with the same Michelin tire. I have had good wear and comfort from these tires. I am finding that our U.S./State/County highways are not being repaired due to the economy and climate change problems, etc., hence we are experiencing rougher riding roads.... I have invested in air bags on the real axels already... Going with the 10 ply, full steel, of Good Year may last longer, but I am concerned with the quality of comfort while going down our highways. Ciao! Beth
Re: New Tires Reply #19 – July 14, 2011, 07:47:51 pm Yahoo Message Number: 123599"Going with the 10 ply, full steel, of Good Year may last longer, but I am concerned with the quality of comfort while going down our highways."Beth Steel belted tires usually ride much rougher than the synthetic belts and increase the beating that your LD experiences. Since 95% of RV tires rot(time) out before they wear out, steel may not be the best choice. I have not heard or read of LTX Michelins having higher rates of failure than steel belted tires. Why would you consider a steel Michelin when you are already concerned about the steel Goodyears riding too rough? I would think they would have a similar ride.Larry
Re: New Tires, all steel sidewalls vs. synthetic sidewalls Reply #20 – July 15, 2011, 03:59:51 am Yahoo Message Number: 123604Full disclosure first: When the economy turned south, I went from the residential custom electronics business to the commercial tire business. I have been with Goodyear commercial tire for just over three years now. We are the original owners of a 2005 26.5 RK. I decided the OEM Michelin LTX's were due for replacement and selected the Goodyear G949 all steel (similar to the Michelin XPS Rib tire) over any of the Wrangler tires (equivalent to the Michelin LTX which has steel belts and synthetic side walls if memory serves.) In a nutshell, the ride is maybe a tad firmer but it is difficult to be sure given that the ride seems smoother, much better controlled and the steering feels tighter. I believe the steel in the sidewall doesn't allow the LD to wallow back and forth on the wheel as much as the synthetic sidewall resulting in the improvements noted. The only downside that I have experienced with the all steel tire is that they can develope a bit of a flat spot if the rig sits to long without rolling. Ours did after a three month storage. However, the flat spot went away after the first 20 miles or so. No big deal. Not long ago I reported my observations to Steve Newton when I was looking for his input about replacement house batteries. He was skeptical about the control I reported and attributed this to the fact that the Goodyear G949's were new. Steve believes that a new set of Michelin LTX's would offer a similar ride control when new. My observation and recollection, however, is the OEM Michelins never felt as controlled and sure footed. After a year, several longer trips and many short trips I would purchase the all steel G949's again despite the price premium. They just "feel" right...Not surprising given the fact that these tires were designed for a chassis like the E450. Some notes about the G947 RSS. This is a terrific tire but the best application for the G947 is for making deliveries around town where start and stop traction, scrubbing and curbing are primary considerations. For instance, the tread is designed for frequent tight turns where scrubbing is an issue. The sidewall is reinforced because "curbing" is also an issue in a pick-up and delivery application. However, these same qualities will likely cause a harsher ride. For highway applications, I think the G949 rib tire is a better choice. I would also expect the ribbed tread of the G949 to have a lower rolling resistance than the more blocked tread design of the G947. On the open highway, this should translate to improved fuel economy.Jay
Re: New Tires Reply #21 – July 15, 2011, 10:19:26 am Yahoo Message Number: 123613"worldvagabon" wrote: I was told by Costco, that Michelin may be coming out with an all steel tire like the Good Year. ---- Michelin has offered an all-steel tire in size 225/75R/16 for a long time; it's labeled "XPS Rib", and the descriptions and specs for this tire (along with those for the LTX M&S and the AT2) are on this page:http://tinyurl.com/6yu4h87Joan
Re: New Tires, all steel sidewalls vs. synthetic sidewalls Reply #22 – July 15, 2011, 11:49:21 am Yahoo Message Number: 123615Quote"We are the original owners of a 2005 26.5 RK. I decided the OEM Michelin LTX's were due for replacement and selected the Goodyear G949 all steel (similar to the Michelin XPS Rib tire) over any of the Wrangler tires (equivalent to the Michelin LTX which has steel belts and synthetic side walls if memory serves.)"Jay Jay That was an eloquent review and mirrors my opinion to the very letter. I've now got about a year of travel on my Goodyear G949s and I favor them over the Michelins any day of the week. Not that the Michelins were bad tires, far from it, but the Goodyears have got a large edge over them as far as stability is concerned. I thank the Tireman for his advice and will most likely replace them with the same tire next time.Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
Re: New Tires, all steel sidewalls vs. synthetic sidewalls Reply #23 – September 06, 2011, 03:25:56 pm Yahoo Message Number: 125006'I've now got about a year of travel on my Goodyear G949s and I favor them over the Michelins any day of the week.' We, too, opted for the Goodyear G949s last year and love them. We will certainly replace with same when it's time.Carol and Linda '91 MB and '03 Wrangler
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