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Quote from: GBrown4447@...

Thanks GBrown,

I had already considered the need for ride height adjustment but did not know where the mileage/etc. data came from. I don't understand that alignment might be an issue but yield to those with greater knowledge.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740
> Am I correct to understand that you are only changing the front, steer, > tires? If so, why would there be an odometer/speedometer issue? > > I'll wait for the more experienced to provide greater clarification but > would suspect than if going with a smaller diameter tire than original or that > which was installed at the time of the realignment, that another alignment > may be in order or ride height valve adjustment.

GBrown

2007 Allure 31447



> Due to an alignment problem that went undetected (shame on me) I am now in > the process of changing front tires. My dealer installed Michelin XZEs and > after a short trip they are unacceptable. Lots of road force. So, he agreed > to install 295/80/22.5 XZA2s. This tire is smaller in diameter by 1.3 > inches and by 17 RPMs. Thus a change will be required in the speedo/odometer.
Is this a dip switch change in the speedo or an ECM change? Also, will the > change affect the Silverleaf? I looked at 315/80/22.5 but thought the specs > were not acceptable (stiffer, wider, heavier, and rim size) although I > understand a number of members have changed to that tire.
BTW, the thermal wax valve controller worked very well.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740

Quote from: allure012000"

Mike,

I am just changing the front tires so I don't think any ECM or speedo change is required. The ride height takes some thought. The diameter change from the original tires is 1.3 inches less. So, the ride height will change by 1/2 that. Since the axle will drop by that amount (0.65 in) I don't think the difference will be noticeable. Another issue is the shocks. It seems that the compression on the shocks will be reduced by that amount also. This could dictate a change in the ride height. Your thoughts, and others, are most welcome.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740

> Lyle, after I replied to you and re-read you post I wanted to ask if you changed "all tires" or just the Front? >

thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898 >

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> Due to an alignment problem that went undetected (shame on me) I am now in the process of changing front tires. My dealer installed Michelin XZEs and after a short trip they are unacceptable. Lots of road force. So, he agreed to install 295/80/22.5 XZA2s. This tire is smaller in diameter by 1.3 inches and by 17 RPMs. Thus a change will be required in the speedo/odometer. Is this a dip switch change in the speedo or an ECM change? Also, will the change affect the Silverleaf? I looked at 315/80/22.5 but thought the specs were not acceptable (stiffer, wider, heavier, and rim size) although I understand a number of members have changed to that tire.
> BTW, the thermal wax valve controller worked very well.
> Lyle Wetherholt
> 04 Intrigue 11740
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Quote from: allure012000"

Thanks Mike. That is in the plan.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740
> Lyle, with new front tires on how about checking your Front Ride Height? The spec is 17 3/4" between Centeline of the Shock Bolts +/- 1/16", your Rears are 12 1/2" from Bottom of Frame Rail to Bottom of Air Bag Mount Plate.
> The Driver/Passenger Rear Valves can be between 12" & 13" to get the Front IFS very close to the 17 3/4"...

thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898 >

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Quote from: allure012000"

> Mike,

> I am just changing the front tires so I don't think any ECM or speedo change is required. The ride height takes some thought. The diameter change from the original tires is 1.3 inches less. So, the ride height will change by 1/2 that. Since the axle will drop by that amount (0.65 in) I don't think the difference will be noticeable. Another issue is the shocks. It seems that the compression on the shocks will be reduced by that amount also. This could dictate a change in the ride height. Your thoughts, and others, are most welcome.
> Lyle Wetherholt
> 04 Intrigue 11740
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> > Lyle, after I replied to you and re-read you post I wanted to ask if you changed "all tires" or just the Front? > > >

> > thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898 > > >
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> > > Due to an alignment problem that went undetected (shame on me) I am now in the process of changing front tires. My dealer installed Michelin XZEs and after a short trip they are unacceptable. Lots of road force. So, he agreed to install 295/80/22.5 XZA2s. This tire is smaller in diameter by 1.3 inches and by 17 RPMs. Thus a change will be required in the speedo/odometer. Is this a dip switch change in the speedo or an ECM change? Also, will the change affect the Silverleaf? I looked at 315/80/22.5 but thought the specs were not acceptable (stiffer, wider, heavier, and rim size) although I understand a number of members have changed to that tire.
> > > BTW, the thermal wax valve controller worked very well.
> > > Lyle Wetherholt
> > > 04 Intrigue 11740
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Quote from: countrycoachbrad"

Dick,

I all assumptions there lies great danger. Your assumption that my tires are 8-9 years old is where the danger lies. I am on my second set already but ruined two front tire due to bad alignment. Thus the need for two new front tires.
BTW, spend the bucks! The economy needs people like you.
Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740
> Lyle, are you keeping the other 6 original tires on your Intrigue, even though they have a manufacture date of approximately 8-9 years of age? My Intrigue is 90 units newer than yours and I was thinking I needed to spend $6000 this spring on 8 new ones (even though they only have 46,000 miles.

Has the thinking changed on this issue? >

Muchas Gracias,

Dick Bradley

04 Intrigue #11830