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They more or less followed my instructions on how to deal with the unique issues of a Lazy Daze RV.

I'm going to buy new tires as mine are around six years old now. I came across this statement in an old thread. What are these unique issues? Thanks.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Tires
Reply #1 –
AFAIK, LDs have no special or unusual issues with tires, compared to other RVs with dual rear wheels.
Extended stems are a good idea.

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: Tires
Reply #2 –
Only unusual I can think of is the older wheel covers.   My 2017 has conventional hub caps, don’t know what year the others were.

Valve stems (not extenders) are a good idea.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Tires
Reply #3 –
Jor,
Just put tires on mine a few months ago and went with the valve links Larry has supplied in the past.  I only bought them for the rear on my 2000 as I did not have any issues with filling or checking on the fronts with the wheel simulators.   Best money ever spent on extended valve stems.

Duallyvalve Kits for Ford, GM, Dodge - Class C

Ramon

2000 Mid-Bath
2012 Lance 830 Truck Camper/2006 Cummins Dodge Ram Megacab
1985 Multi Plan - Donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
Re: Tires
Reply #4 –
Hi Jor; Not sure what you are referencing about 'unique issues'. You could post the reference so that we can go straight to the comment you mentioned.  And for the record, I did replace my valve stems on this and my previous Dodge RV (not Lazy Daze) with metal clamp in 1" stems. So far my flexible extensions haven't caused any tire problems except with the Discount Tire technicians who insist on doing incorrect things to them, or shear them off with the bead breaking machine.  About 12 years with my previous RV and 24+ years on my LD.
   Different Ford (Chevy, Dodge) wheels and stud lengths have required different arrangements for fastening the wheel simulators to the motorhomes.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Tires
Reply #5 –
Quote from: jor  - 
I'm going to buy new tires as mine are around six years old now. I came across this statement in an old thread. What are these unique issues? Thanks.
jor

I have the best luck when I make things as close to standard as possible for the tire people.

I remove the wheel simulators and reinstall them later myself.  

I tell them what tire pressures I run but don’t expect them to follow that instruction. 

I loosen the nuts on the rear flaps just a little, and recheck after the job is done.  I warn them that the flaps get in the way and apologize.

I offer to lift the coach using my hwh jacks which leaves them less nervous about dealing with jack points. 

If replacing the spare, I remove it from the side compartment (MB) and put it back myself  later. 

One time, when I had the wheels off for other maintenance, I brought just the rims and tires to the tire shop. 

The staff at my local tires places seem eager to do a good job but they are rushed and don’t see a lot of RVs.  

Rich
2003 MB
Re: Tires
Reply #6 –
Thanks to all. Hmmmm... I planned on replacing the valves and was thinking that Discount would have them on hand. I'll call them this morning. I'll bring a couple of rods to hold up the flaps and instruct them in my preferred psi (65F and 70R). Re valve stems, this is what I have.

Ron, that was it. The poster got new tires and made that statement.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Tires
Reply #7 –
Discount does not carry stem kits, you can get them from Borg Tire.
Dually valve kits for Motor-homes, Busses and 6-wheeled chassis
Make sure to match your wheel type.
Remove the wheel covers if you still have them.
Discount always inflates tire to their maximum pressure, set the pressure yourself after instillation.

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: Tires
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Discount always inflates tire to their maximum pressure

I guess I'll have to delay my installation until I get those stems. Re inflation, that's for sure. I buy all my tires from Discount and they insist on doing that. One of the guys told me it prevents people coming back with their TPS indicating a low tire.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Tires
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Make sure to match your wheel type.

Wheel type? The only marking I see on the rear wheels is the number 043095 on one side and 98 on the other. How does one determine type of wheel? Thanks.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Tires
Reply #11 –
Wait a minute! You want me to read the directions! Just did. Got it. Thanks. Over and out.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Tires
Reply #12 –
I agree with Rich: "I remove the wheel simulators and reinstall them later myself."  I Tywrap my flexible extenders to hold them down while I drive without the simulators. I take new Tywraps with me to drive home.
     As Rich said "The staff at my local tires places seem eager to do a good job but they are rushed and don’t see a lot of RVs."  They don't listen very well, thinking that they know what I'm going to say. They may not encounter many people that really do know more about the specific requirements of that (my) rig.
      Jor you have the correct tire stems. Generally you just need replacement rubber gaskets to reinstall the stems. Also there is a hard plastic filler that fits into the wheel hole to keep the stem centered away from the metal edges of the wheel.
     Your picture of the tire looks good; I don't see any sidewall cracks. There is 'condition' allowances to extend tire life depending on condition. I change mine at 6+ to 7 years. (My E350 chassis weighs less than the E450, but I have the same Load range E tires).  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Tires
Reply #13 –
If I may refer you to a previous post of mine.   I believe I covered size and cost.

New Tires

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glen
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It's all good .......
2014 Twin King
Re: Tires
Reply #14 –
I got new tires installed yesterday. I decided to just go with my existing valve extenders. I was thinking about getting a taller tire but ended up going for the same ones many are getting at Discount. (Michelin Agilis CrossClimate LT225 /75 R16 115R) Total bill was $1745. That price reflects an 80 buck regular discount and another 75 veteran discount (and all their add-ons). My tires looked fine but were six years old.

They had three techs working on it. I was watching through the window when they started. It was pretty funny. The kid was kind of slight. He slid that floor jack under one side but was unable to get it raised. He ended up pulling the handle up, climbing on and jumping down on it. Five or six of those operations and he was good to go. Whatever works!

I took the good advice I got here and went in without wheel covers. Also, I gave them two awning rods to hold up the flaps. The guy thanked me for that! Anyhow, they did a good job.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester