Firestones?

[darren paget]

Bridgestone owns Firestone. Michelin owns Goodrich. If they are of the same
construction then the Bridgestone and the Firestone are probably the same
tire. Darren

> Wow, this is great. I couldn't believe it. Within hours I had several answers
> to my weight question. It's like magic! Okay, how about this one? The coach
> we bought desperately needs new tires. We called a man in Pittsburgh, Ca who
> works on GMC's and he said Bridgestone was the best to use. We called the
> Firestone dealer who carries Bridgestone and he said the new Firestones are
> as good as the Bridgestones. He said they had the same specs. So, should we
> go ahead and go with the Firestones? Thanks, Susan

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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
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[david l greenberg]

> Wow, this is great. I couldn't believe it. Within hours I had several
> answers to my weight question. It's like magic! Okay, how about this
one?
> The coach we bought desperately needs new tires. We called a man in
> Pittsburgh, Ca who works on GMC's and he said Bridgestone was the best
to use. We
> called the Firestone dealer who carries Bridgestone and he said the
new
> Firestones are as good as the Bridgestones. He said they had the same
specs. So,
> should we go ahead and go with the Firestones? Thanks, Susan

Same company-different tire.

I personally favor Bridgestones but whatever you buy, Bridgestones,
Goodyear G159's or Michelins...be sure to get Load Range E and All Steel!
If you have 16" wheels the 225 75 R16 is the one.

There are those that will debate these choices but I prefer to err on the
side of safety.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm

 

[darren paget]

I wrote, "if it was the same construction" Not the same manufacturer. If
this was in reference to my previous post.
Darren

> Totally not true. Even though Bridgestone owns Firestone the tires are
> entirely different. Firestone does not make an all steel tire for the GMC.
> Bridgestone does make an all steel tire. Don't let anyone tell you any
> different. The same for Michelin and Goodrich.
>
> Ken
> 76 Royale
> Greenville, SC

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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
http://www.TZEplus.com

 

[david l greenberg]

> Totally not true. Even though Bridgestone owns Firestone the tires
> are entirely different. Firestone does not make an all steel tire for
> the GMC.
> Bridgestone does make an all steel tire. Don't let anyone tell you
> any different. The same for Michelin and Goodrich.
>
> Ken
> 76 Royale
> Greenville, SC

Thanks, Ken for confirming what I thought I knew!

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm