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Old 05-18-2010, 12:17 AM   #5
tuga
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I like Toyo tires; I have used them for about the last 13 years. They hold up well and give a smooth ride. I think that all major name tires are good.

Be sure to weigh your coach front axle and rear axle(s) and buy the tires that will safely support your weight according to the tire manufacturer chart; i.e. load range H. If the tires are rated at 65 mph then drive 65 mph not 75 mph. This is important along with keeping the tires properly inflated. Newell can tell you how much air you should be running and you can cross check it with the tire manufacturer's tire chart.

A tire that has run at 80% of the correct air pressure is no longer considered safe by the tire manufacturer. Put another way if your tire should have 100 psi for the weight you are carrying; if you drive it with 80 psi for any length of time you have ruined the tire! The sidewalls have been compromised. So it is really important to determine the correct air pressure for the weight being carried.

I'm not trying to sound like a know it all - I just want you to be safe.

Have fun in your Newell!
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