" 'E' rated tires will increase the margin for error, but they will not end
all tire failure". OK has anyone ever had a blow out with a E rated all
steel tire?
.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
>> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Dave
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 9:32 AM
>> To: gmcmotorhome
>> Subject: RE: GMC: what has a person got to do to explain the obvious?
>>
>>
>>I am using the 8.75R16.5 XPS-RIB load range E Michilan's (4 ply
>> steel tread /1 ply steel sidewall) inflated to 65psi.
>>
>> The thing I don't understand about this whole discussion is why would
>> anyone want to use a D rated tire. Its clear from the discussion, the
>> recall, the various articles and my personal experience that there is a
>> potential problem with using D rated tires. So why take the risk?
>>
>> My thought is that tires are no place to be pinching pennies. I always buy
>> premium quality tires. I have never had a tire failure on any of the
>> premium tires that I have used over the years. I always wear them out. The
>> fact that they usually last longer helps offset some of the extra expense.
>> But no matter how you look at it, good tires are cheap insurance...
>>
>> Dave
>> 73 Sequoia
>
>Dave, I agree with you completely about not wanting to take a risk on 'D'
>rated tires, when 'E' rated tires are specified. However, I have been a GMC
>owner for 17 years, and I somehow missed the 'D' recall. Therefore, I have
>always replaced my tires with the ones listed in the owner's manual, and I
>have never had a failure.
>
>This doesn't mean that I endorse 'D' rated tires in our application, and I
>will replace mine with 'E' rated tires when replacement is necessary. But I
>don't think 'D' rated tires represent a "crisis" that needs to be remedied
>at any cost. Motorhomes are large vehicles that place large demands upon
>their tires. Proper maintenance of these tires, especially inflation
>pressures, alignment, and loading are important. 'E' rated tires will
>increase the margin for error, but they will not end all tire failure.
>
>Scott Shean
>78 Royale
>Baton Rouge, LA
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
"The beautiful Mohawk Vally"
all tire failure". OK has anyone ever had a blow out with a E rated all
steel tire?
.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
>> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Dave>> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 9:32 AM
>> To: gmcmotorhome
>> Subject: RE: GMC: what has a person got to do to explain the obvious?
>>
>>
>>I am using the 8.75R16.5 XPS-RIB load range E Michilan's (4 ply
>> steel tread /1 ply steel sidewall) inflated to 65psi.
>>
>> The thing I don't understand about this whole discussion is why would
>> anyone want to use a D rated tire. Its clear from the discussion, the
>> recall, the various articles and my personal experience that there is a
>> potential problem with using D rated tires. So why take the risk?
>>
>> My thought is that tires are no place to be pinching pennies. I always buy
>> premium quality tires. I have never had a tire failure on any of the
>> premium tires that I have used over the years. I always wear them out. The
>> fact that they usually last longer helps offset some of the extra expense.
>> But no matter how you look at it, good tires are cheap insurance...
>>
>> Dave
>> 73 Sequoia
>
>Dave, I agree with you completely about not wanting to take a risk on 'D'
>rated tires, when 'E' rated tires are specified. However, I have been a GMC
>owner for 17 years, and I somehow missed the 'D' recall. Therefore, I have
>always replaced my tires with the ones listed in the owner's manual, and I
>have never had a failure.
>
>This doesn't mean that I endorse 'D' rated tires in our application, and I
>will replace mine with 'E' rated tires when replacement is necessary. But I
>don't think 'D' rated tires represent a "crisis" that needs to be remedied
>at any cost. Motorhomes are large vehicles that place large demands upon
>their tires. Proper maintenance of these tires, especially inflation
>pressures, alignment, and loading are important. 'E' rated tires will
>increase the margin for error, but they will not end all tire failure.
>
>Scott Shean
>78 Royale
>Baton Rouge, LA
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
"The beautiful Mohawk Vally"
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