Tires and Steering devices

[bubblerboy64]

Peter, I agree. I don't carry a spare either. Fact is the PO of the Bella Mia had a spare and a crane device to lower it and I just took that stuff off of the roof. I figure at 60 plus I have no business messin with wheels and tires on heavy equipment. The whole thing would be a night mare. Getting the wheel off the roof. Lifting the bus, cracking the lug nuts. No way. I am going to run good tires and watch the inflation and speed and take my chances. Just joined FMCA and took out the coach net insurance. Money well spend even if I never use it.

I know there are fellows comfortable doing the complete opposite and would change a tire in a heart beat.

Lets hope for smooth roads and easy sailing.

[Paul]

John,

Amen brother.

Road service is my new best friend. Have used them many times over the years and am quite content to wait and watch (you remember how well I watch lol).

[Bumpersbird]

"Fact is the PO of the Bella Mia had a spare and a crane device to lower it and I just took that stuff off of the roof. "

John would you like to sell the crane ?????

I'm interested in it,

Let me know.


The last time I was on the side of the road, I got bushwacked for a tire & rim to the tune of $1,200.00 bucks. Yea, it was a French Bread Tire to, so I was lucky enough to get a Goodyear to replace it!!!!!!!!!!!: eek:

Kurt Horvath
95 PT 42
10AC
931 433 0669

[Rick Davis]

A fun read Bruce, since no one was hurt. Glad it all turned out OK. Don't know why you would turn down a free egg burrito though.

Just last week I priced out 8 Michelin 315s. A bit over $6,200; ouch! But will be putting them on next week. Still debating with myself whether or not to use of Equal.

[Bruce]

I priced the Michelin XZE's in Tucson and the best price I could find was $4266 complete with all taxes. We are in Mexico and the Peso has fallen recently. I actually found them here for $2600 USD complete. Would have been about $4000 before the devaluation. I have read a lot about Equal and I would not put that product in my tires. It lumps up and then everything is out of balance.