Re: Tire Size
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Thanks for the follow up info on the 295/80's. I'll do some measuring to ensure our 04 Allure with mentioned tag has the space clearance needed on the dual's, as the 295's are a bit wider, times 2. (Very possible we have different running gear between our coaches, and details do matter:)!).
Gent I'm working with has asked me to come into let him look over our XZE's, DoT of 0510 - as he felt that as long as we'd properly maintained them as far as PSI and abuse (We have.), no reason to rush into buying replacements.
(I know Michelin say's to go with yearly inspections and unless something is wrong, that in RV service we could run to 10 years of age. And I know many people do this. I always had planned on a 5-7 year window of change out, as I felt it was cheap insurance in the overall scheme of things, to avoid blowout problems. For both our safety and those around us, as well as to avoid possible costly repairs from a buzzsaw tire... Really wanted to swap out before this years travels. But if it is another month or so before the next batch of tires come in, I could pick them up on the trip.)
You, and others too, may recall other posts from me about tires. I had a batch of Bridgestone R268's ordered from a well known tire shop in Junction City. Well the tires were not more fuel efficient then my existing XZE's, and the date codes were older then 6 months of age (7-11 months old between the 6 sent.). For these reasons, and some personal schedule problems, I elected to not take this set. Not real pleased with how things ended with this tire dealer. At first I assumed it was honest miss communication with the Salesman. But over the course of almost three months. I was preached at by the Tire Manager about DoT/age don't mean anything. That I had 'specifically asked for these tires' (I had not, I asked the Salesman 'Pro' if those tires would meet my need of being more fuel efficient then my XZE's. He said they would, and they're not.) And then to finally be called a liar by a company - well, not too slick at the Customer Good Will department... I ended up eating a restocking fee, just to be away from them. Was not worth the costs or time to do what I felt I should do - go up and contest this in court. I DO NOT LIKE BEING CALLED A LIAR. And, even though I explained this to the Manager a few times - I WAS NEVER SENT MY COPY OF THE INVOICE BY EMAIL (As the Salesman said he would do.). The invoice stated 'No guarantee on age of tires.' If I had been sent the invoice, and seen this, I would have called then and cancelled the order. I had clearly told the Salesman that 'We'd need to agree to disagree.' on the importance of tire age. I'm the customer, and if age is important to me on a product - well, it's supposed to be what the customer wants...
Sorry to go on:)! Just wanted to explain why I'm still looking for tires. And now almost 9-10 months after I had to replace two of my damaged tires during the Michelin RV Tire Shortage of 2015 - dang if I don't have another one hitting me again in 2016:)!
Best, and thanks again for the follow up info.
Smitty
04 Allure 31017
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