Reconsider throwing away all those 'D' rated tires that are still in good
shape. That's not to say that 'E' is not the way to go but I just thought
I'd pass on that I've been running D's for about 200 out of my 235k with
only one failure attributable to the tire and that one may have actually
been the fault a valvestem. It ultimately destroyed the tire and some
fibreglass. (The other 35k were D too, but previous owner).
However... the tires were in motion quite regularily and always wore out
before sidewall checking, etc could take place. I always replaced at or
slightly before wear bar was reached on the tread
I now have E's on the front and will be going to E's on the back as my
current set of D's wears out.
Just a point of interest, I have been going through 2 front sets for each
rear sets, which is of course understandable, i.e. more slippage, etc.
Another 2 cents worth.. My normal travel speed is 55-65. I rarely get over
that as I enjoy the travel part and find that at those speeds I can enjoy
the surroundings some.
Even the draps of the desert and the expanses of NM and Texas are enjoyable,
especially in a GMC.
Again... this is not to knock anything/anybody but as we have a lot of new
GMC'ers on the list I thought I'd share my own to perhaps avert undue panic.
However... please note that I too am going in the direction of E's, but only
as regular replacment when next due.
Heinz
'76 Transmode
>With all the talk about exploding 'D' rated tires on regular coaches, where
>the heck will we get something that will work for tires?? Maybe
>Bridgestone or someone like that might be looking for a headline as well.
>
>>Thomas
>>
>>Speak for yourself! I want to drive again! I mean think of the headline:
>>FIFTY SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN BREAKS LAND SPEED RECORD
>>IN 25 YEAR OLD MOTORHOME! Now that is news. But I know my reflexes
>>are not what they used to be so I vote for Zak to do the driving. Get
>>Mondello to do the engine. He was always after a headline----bet this can
>>be done folks. Now I am getting serious. As we leave the track---when
>>ask for one last comment--the driver said--------Damn Kids! OK who is
>>going to spearhead this thing. First we need a coach with 3.07 gears?
>>Sorry that was my assumption. What gears do we need for what RPM
>>at 120 MPH. I mean I dont want to just break 100 MPH lets stomp on it.
>>Lets prove once and for all who has the best Motorhome ever built! GEE
>>My blood is moving again. This is fun. I think we should do it with the
>>Microwave in tact. Maybe even a little processed Scotch in the holding
>>tank. At least enough Scotch and water in the fresh water tank for a good
>>buzz for all of us and enough propane for a steak for all of us. We would
>>be running a real Motorhome not a striped down shell.
>>
>>I would welcome any other suggestions that would add insult to injury.
>>
>>Take Care
>>Arch 76 GB IL
>>
>>PS I bet my reflexes are still good enough to do 120 in a straight line.
>>OH WELL!
>>
>>>
>>> OK now we are getting somewhere! Lets take your coach to California
and
>>> set
>>> the record. Arch and I will be the passengers and we can alternately
>drink
>>> your scotch and if the engine overheats spray a little on it too. What
an
>>> opportunity. GMC motorhome forever.
>>>
>>
>
shape. That's not to say that 'E' is not the way to go but I just thought
I'd pass on that I've been running D's for about 200 out of my 235k with
only one failure attributable to the tire and that one may have actually
been the fault a valvestem. It ultimately destroyed the tire and some
fibreglass. (The other 35k were D too, but previous owner).
However... the tires were in motion quite regularily and always wore out
before sidewall checking, etc could take place. I always replaced at or
slightly before wear bar was reached on the tread
I now have E's on the front and will be going to E's on the back as my
current set of D's wears out.
Just a point of interest, I have been going through 2 front sets for each
rear sets, which is of course understandable, i.e. more slippage, etc.
Another 2 cents worth.. My normal travel speed is 55-65. I rarely get over
that as I enjoy the travel part and find that at those speeds I can enjoy
the surroundings some.
Even the draps of the desert and the expanses of NM and Texas are enjoyable,
especially in a GMC.
Again... this is not to knock anything/anybody but as we have a lot of new
GMC'ers on the list I thought I'd share my own to perhaps avert undue panic.
However... please note that I too am going in the direction of E's, but only
as regular replacment when next due.
Heinz
'76 Transmode
>With all the talk about exploding 'D' rated tires on regular coaches, where
>the heck will we get something that will work for tires?? Maybe
>Bridgestone or someone like that might be looking for a headline as well.
>
>>Thomas
>>
>>Speak for yourself! I want to drive again! I mean think of the headline:
>>FIFTY SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN BREAKS LAND SPEED RECORD
>>IN 25 YEAR OLD MOTORHOME! Now that is news. But I know my reflexes
>>are not what they used to be so I vote for Zak to do the driving. Get
>>Mondello to do the engine. He was always after a headline----bet this can
>>be done folks. Now I am getting serious. As we leave the track---when
>>ask for one last comment--the driver said--------Damn Kids! OK who is
>>going to spearhead this thing. First we need a coach with 3.07 gears?
>>Sorry that was my assumption. What gears do we need for what RPM
>>at 120 MPH. I mean I dont want to just break 100 MPH lets stomp on it.
>>Lets prove once and for all who has the best Motorhome ever built! GEE
>>My blood is moving again. This is fun. I think we should do it with the
>>Microwave in tact. Maybe even a little processed Scotch in the holding
>>tank. At least enough Scotch and water in the fresh water tank for a good
>>buzz for all of us and enough propane for a steak for all of us. We would
>>be running a real Motorhome not a striped down shell.
>>
>>I would welcome any other suggestions that would add insult to injury.
>>
>>Take Care
>>Arch 76 GB IL
>>
>>PS I bet my reflexes are still good enough to do 120 in a straight line.
>>OH WELL!
>>
>>>
>>> OK now we are getting somewhere! Lets take your coach to California
and
>>> set
>>> the record. Arch and I will be the passengers and we can alternately
>drink
>>> your scotch and if the engine overheats spray a little on it too. What
an
>>> opportunity. GMC motorhome forever.
>>>
>>
>
