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12-17-2008, 06:17 AM
Newell News - December 2008
Starting with coach 1230, we upgraded the standard equipment front (and tag axle) tires on new coaches from metric size 315 to 365. The larger tires provide a substantially higher weight capacity rating, 10,500 lbs. each for the 365 versus 9080 lbs. for the 315. In addition, the 365 tires have a recommended inflation pressure of 120 psi compared to 130 psi for the 315, providing a more comfortable ride. We also can approve a hgiher maximum cruising speed for the 365 tire, 75 mph compard to 65 mph for the 315.
The Newell Service Department has developed upgrade packages for previously-built coaches to replace 315 tires on the steer axle with 365 tires. The scope of the retrofit and cost vary depending on when the coach was built, as through the years our suspension and body have changed. Some suspension designs require only new tires and wheels, while later coaches also much have new wheel hubs and fender modifications. Coaches with the Porsche design front styling (one-piece windshield) require some body modifications.
If you would like to schedule a 365 tire upgrade for your Newell, please contact the Service Department for an appointment. Prices are $3,800, $16,000, or an estimated $19,000 depending on the coach number. The $3,800 price (wheels and tires only) applies to 1997 coach 443 through 2004 coach 696 (except 671, 681, and 685). The $16,000 price (wheels, tires, wheel hubs and fender modifications) applies to 2004 coaches 671, 681, 685 and to coach 697 through 2006 coach 775. Body modifications are also required for 2006 coach 776 through 2008 coach 1229 subject to verification of modifications needed at an estimated $19,000.
Starting with coach 1230, we upgraded the standard equipment front (and tag axle) tires on new coaches from metric size 315 to 365. The larger tires provide a substantially higher weight capacity rating, 10,500 lbs. each for the 365 versus 9080 lbs. for the 315. In addition, the 365 tires have a recommended inflation pressure of 120 psi compared to 130 psi for the 315, providing a more comfortable ride. We also can approve a hgiher maximum cruising speed for the 365 tire, 75 mph compard to 65 mph for the 315.
The Newell Service Department has developed upgrade packages for previously-built coaches to replace 315 tires on the steer axle with 365 tires. The scope of the retrofit and cost vary depending on when the coach was built, as through the years our suspension and body have changed. Some suspension designs require only new tires and wheels, while later coaches also much have new wheel hubs and fender modifications. Coaches with the Porsche design front styling (one-piece windshield) require some body modifications.
If you would like to schedule a 365 tire upgrade for your Newell, please contact the Service Department for an appointment. Prices are $3,800, $16,000, or an estimated $19,000 depending on the coach number. The $3,800 price (wheels and tires only) applies to 1997 coach 443 through 2004 coach 696 (except 671, 681, and 685). The $16,000 price (wheels, tires, wheel hubs and fender modifications) applies to 2004 coaches 671, 681, 685 and to coach 697 through 2006 coach 775. Body modifications are also required for 2006 coach 776 through 2008 coach 1229 subject to verification of modifications needed at an estimated $19,000.