Best Tire size for Alcoas and Bearing Puller

[peter brandt]

> Hello, I just recieved my Alcoa aluminum wheels for my 75 Palm Beach.
Thank
> you J.R. Wright and a few others. Now what is the best tire size and type
> of radial to put on them? I have no idea.

David,

The recommended tire size is 225/75 R 16, load range E,
all steel - Michelin XPS, Goodyear G 159, I think Bridgestone also makes an
all-steel tire in that size. There is some tire information on Gene's site,
http://www.california.com/~eagle/tires.html , also read
http://www.henry-davis.com/GMC/Tireinfo.htm
Talk to your local tire store about prices and availability, or check at
www.tirerack.com

"> I also Have a question on which wheel bearing puller is the best. I read
> the comparison on the gmc motorhome information page at
> www.california/~eagle/ and that seems to be one persons opinion. I like
the
> price that Tom Warner offers his puller for, but will it work well? Any
> info would be appreciated"

The Tom Warner bearing puller is a high quality tool for an incredibly low
price - IMHO the split rings alone are worth the $200 or $220, and the OTC
927 is included! I have used mine and it worked well for me. It is also
small enough to keep in your coach when you are on the road. Check it out at
http://www.gmcmart.com/store/toolframe.htm

Good luck with all your projects

Peter
77 Eleganza II
Colorado

 

[emerystora]

>When I replaced my 16.5's here's what I've heard;
>
>Michelins are great but expensive and crack from the sun sooner.
>Goodyears are good, but develop flat spots from sitting sooner and harder.
>Bridgestones are cheaper than the other 2, aren't made by Firestone, are
>harder riding, don't crack as soon, and don't develop flats.
>If you have the $ and use your GMC a lot go with Michelin
>If you like a bumpy ride for the first 30 min go with Goodyear.
>If your coach sits around a lot use Bridgestone.
>But make sure whatever you buy is load E and has steel sidewalls.
>This is the criteria I used to buy my tires.
>Mark A

Sorry Mark but I've got to disagree with you on the bumpy ride for
Goodyear. I've had both Michelin and Goodyear and will stick with
the Goodyear G159 from now on. I've not experienced any "flat spots"
or bumpy ride when I start out. When you say that is what you
"heard" you also have to consider the source. I suspect that each
owner thought that the ones that he chose was the best and that he
"heard" that the others had problems.

Unless you have used all of the brands yourself I would think that it
would be difficult to make the above comparisons.

I do agree completely with you, however, on the use of Load Range E
with steel sidewalls.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM