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Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Yahoo Message Number: 153402
Hello, We recently purchased a beautiful 1987 Lazy Daze in NC and we cannot find tires. They require a 800/16.5r and they are impossible to locate. Any suggestions/help/advice is greatly appreciated. We want to hit the road, safely!!!
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153408
The problem is they have to be radials and not light truck. We found some Firestone that should fit but the mechanic says they are too big for the back tires. I was hoping someone might have done something different because we plan to go as often as we can, so we  will need tires fairly regularly.
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153409
Have you tried calling Tire Rack? They can get most anything. My friend gets old style wide whitewalls there for his Cadillacs. It's worth a try.

bobmoore14
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153411
"We recently purchased a beautiful 1987 Lazy Daze in NC and we cannot find tires. They require a 800/16.5r and they are impossible to locate"

Check the owner's manual to verify the tire size.
Every G30 I have looked at was equipped with 8.75 R 16.5" tires.
Use only what the manual shows, duals are sensitive to size changes.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153414
There are several make still available. Powercraft is what Ii had on my last one mid 80's RV that I sold this spring.. You can also change the rims and go with newer tires. If you change the rims do all 6.... Southwest Wheel made replacements for about 100 each. There are some from later models available but I can't remember which. When I was looking Tire Rack did not have any that fit. It is a common issue as there are a lot of the vehicles still in use. Solutions are available..but finding a tire person that understands the issue is not always easy.
God Luck
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153415
What you need are 8.75R16.5 tires. The originals were bias-ply. Alternatively, you can get a set of 16" rims from a later model G3500 or equivalent, and get tires for those of equivalent circumference, e.g. 225/75R16. A junkyard would be the best source for wheels, or e.g.:
 1991 Chevrolet Van 30 Rims, 1991 Chevrolet Van 30 Wheels at OriginalWheels.com

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Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153416
There are several make still available.

--- There are? In 8.75 x 16.5? I found only the Firestone in that size. Other brands?

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153417
Firestone is the only manufacturer of 16.5 tires. 8.75's is what you need, as already mentioned. Very difficult to get. America's Tire might be able to hunt some down, if you deal with someone that "knows their stuff" there.

Jim

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Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153418
Thanks. I really think it  would save me time, trouble, and ultimately, money, to switch the rims to 16". I don't want to go through this every 10,000 miles! Has anyone done the switch? All suggestions welcome. Thanks to all!
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153425
We bought tires for our '89 TK from Jack Furrier in Sierra Vista. We checked three places in town and they all said they could get that size. There were two manufacturers, Firestone and ??? ( CRS). I was told that Firestone is about to discontinue the size. The price was very negotiable and by quoting competitor's prices they took $300. off the cost. I would be very careful about checking dates on the tires if they really are discontinuing the size. The new tires are replacing old Firestones that served us well  for much longer than a sane person would drive on them! I'll admit to seven years.
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153427
Check Cooper tire. If is 16.5 s last I checked. I had an 84 and had trouble finding the size also.
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #19 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153450
Congratulations on your new-to-you baby...looks like a beaut, & good luck with the tire search.
Lynne
LDy Lulubelle, Green '05 31' TB
Lilly, the 4-Legged Alarm
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #20 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153451
If it were mine I wouldn't mess around with 16.5 tires but would switch to 16" wheels and tires immediately.  The cost savings on tires can pay for the wheels.  Don't forget you will need 7 (spare)
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153468
I think you made a wise decision..

Did you buy new rims or used and if new what rims did you buy? I was facing this but ended up selling my 84 Transvan this spring.

At the time I was looking at Southwest wheel company as a source for rims.

Garry
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
Reply #23 –
Yahoo Message Number: 153470
Beth, did you get an off-line message I sent to your yahoo email address below? If you didn't, would you please contact me off-line at chorst_2000 at yahoo.com.

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
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Yahoo Message Number: 153495
We got the rims from a salvage yard. Drives like a different vehicle. Glad we bit the bullet and just switched them out.
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Subject: Re: [LD] Re: Finding Tires for 1987 22' Lazy Daze on Chevy chassis
 Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2015 10:33:02 PM
 Beth, did you get an off-line message I sent to your yahoo email address below? If you didn't, would you please contact me off-line at chorst_2000 at yahoo.com. Chris