Alcoa Wheel P/Ns / Tires

[heinz wittenbecher]

>I went from Michelin XPS (also steel sidewalls) to Bridgestone R 265
>series tires (non-steel walls). You would have thought I was riding on
>square tires (Michelin).
>
>
> Paul Bartz



Paul, did you notice any difference in the wiggle/waggle syndrome in
Interstate ruts?

Heinz

 

[bartz paul]

Heinz:

Glad you asked.

The wiggle improvement portion is one of the more impressive features of
the Bridgestone's that I failed to mention. Wiggle is not a factor any
more in my coach. But you should know that I also have the four air-bag
suspension, which I installed first. That took away about 60% of the
wiggle we initially experienced, but dampening the fore-to-aft and
side-to-side motion of the coach.

Now when traveling down an Interstate highway, I can take my hands off
the steering wheel and if the coach drifts to the right and crosses the
joint between the right edge of the highway and the paved shoulder, I
don't even know it unless I'm looking.

I researched the tire for four months before I decided to buy and heard
nothing but good things about the Bridgestone R265's from many other
coach owners. Don't we find it hard to change brands? In my case, I
was against Japanese tires period.

The price was right ($110 ea), the ride is softer, they are easier to
balance and keep in balance and track better.

Paul Bartz

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Heinz Wittenbecher [SMTP:heinz]
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 1998 11:20 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: Alcoa Wheel P/Ns / Tires
>
>
> >I went from Michelin XPS (also steel sidewalls) to Bridgestone R 265
> >series tires (non-steel walls). You would have thought I was riding
> on
> >square tires (Michelin).
> >
> >
> > Paul Bartz
>
>
>
>
> Paul, did you notice any difference in the wiggle/waggle syndrome in
> Interstate ruts?
>
> Heinz

 

[thomas g. warner]

David know that you have many GMC coach numbers. I saw a different coach
again today during a trip back to the same area, at a car dealers for sale.
I previously described it on GMC net but no no knew what it was. I stopped
and got some information off the coach.

made by Elegant Coach of Minnesota, 9010 Pillsbury Ave, Bloominton
Minnesota. TZE368V100061. Off white in color with red stipes, tan leather
interior, only toilet, no shower(although appears to be a normal module),
403 engine, double benches in the front facing each other, electro level
system. leather ceiling headliner. Lots of lights inside with large panel
controlling them to the left of entry door. Entertainment center etc, hot
plate across from the door with what looks like a wet bar. Outside to left
of entrance door has raised wings (maybe brass about 24" across ) with what
looks like a red ball in the center.

Ever hear of anything like this. Present owner is Frank Mace. former GMC
dealer of Canton NY. He also has for sale a Palmbeach TZE063V102153.

>I also installed Bridgestone R265 tires along with the new Alcoas in
>July, 1994 and now have 39,219 miles on them. I have never rotated them
>and the only front end work was when Alex Sirum aligned the wheels with
>his sticks and string technique.
>
>They still ride great, look like I'll get another 15-20k miles out of
>them and all I do is add a little air every month or so. I wouldn't
>hesitate to mount Bridgestones again.
>
>David Lee Greenberg
>GMC Motorhome Registry
>Delray Beach, FL
>davegreenberg1