|
01-07-2007, 01:20 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,018
|
11R 22.5 tires plys and weight ratings
Our Newell has 11R22.5 tires approx 7 years old. Tread is still good but sidewalls are showing their age and we have decided on new tires - just to be safe. Appreciate any recommendations including number of plys and weight range. Also, the front tires have 'steering tread' that is different than the rear. Thanks in advance,
Joseph
__________________
__________________
1976 Newell Classic (Sold)
Home Base: Riverside, CA
If anyone needs my contact info private message me and I will send it to you.
-Joseph-
|
|
|
04-17-2007, 12:34 AM
|
#2
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 24
|
i would replace them..
Crackes mean uv damage and it will move or also be in the main ply of the tire ( there are now exposed to outside environment. If your short on money replace the fronts first. Also remember one tire blowing out on rear could blow the other out on the same side and cause damage to body and air bags. Always keep you tires in good condition. One more thing i believe 5 years is all a manufacturer is required to warranty them.
__________________
|
|
|
04-18-2007, 04:28 AM
|
#3
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 43
|
I had replaced the tires on my last coach, a Wanderlodge, with an inexpensive brand called LongMarch. They had very stiff sidewalls and rode very rough and transmitted every bump and jolt thru the coach. My current coach has Michelin XZA's and they ride 200% better. When they need replacing I will get Michelins again. I read on another forum that michelin has recently upgraded their tire replacement age to 10 years, but have not verified this yet.
Troy Tikalsky
Waconia, MN
1986 Newell WB40
|
|
|
04-18-2007, 12:34 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,558
|
I replaced the 11R24.5 tires on my 1992 (Bridgestone load range H) with new Bridgestones, load range H. After about 8 months, I upgraded my front tires to Michelin 305/75R24.5 load range J since Newell confirmed the front end was tire limited.
I have been impressed with both the Michelins and the Bridgestones. I don't like running tires on a motorhome that are more than 7 years old. Newell suggests that front tires be replaced every 3 years on the newer coaches with very heavy front ends.
The less frequently a Newell, or any other motorhome, is driven, the more likely the tires will deteriorate and start cracking prematurely. When I bought my coach, the tires were 13 years old and all of them showed significant side wall cracking. When the tires were removed, I also noticed large cracks inside the treads of the rear tires.
|
|
|
07-12-2008, 05:38 PM
|
#5
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 11
|
We had all 6 tires/rims replaced in 08/07. We upsized to Sumotumo 727 - 10R22.5. We had some dryrotting (dangerous) and upon installation of the new ones, found 1 suicide tire on it! Yikes! They are a common tire size (others were small and not to be found anywhere!). We have steering tires in the front, as you mentioned, and fit the 10 hole bud wheel with 1.25 lug nut config. They are the largest tire we could get that fit that config and the wheel well. Funny that the old simulators fit this new size - big difference. I am glad we went larger for the vehicle weight, road noise reduction, and quality of tire. They look sharp!
Marcey McCowan
|
|
|
07-12-2008, 09:21 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Riverside, California
Posts: 1,543
|
Just replaced the 7 year old Goodyears on the rear with Roadmasters (11R22.5).....very nice ride.....load range G. Have 1800 miles on them already and love the smoother ride.
|
|
|
07-13-2008, 01:44 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: mesa, az
Posts: 1,375
|
i replaced mine a few weeks ago with continental hsl 11r24.5's. my rears were almost 5 years old and they gave me a nice credit for them that the shop said wouldnt happen if they were more than 5 years old. the fronts were 7 years old. all only had about 20k miles on, but not worth taking the chance. i also put on the pressure pro tire pressure monitoring system to keep an eye on them.
tom
|
|
|
09-04-2008, 04:00 AM
|
#8
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Grove Oklahoma
Posts: 89
|
Newell Coach recommends replacing front tires at three years and the rear tires at five.
My personal preference has been to replace and rotate the front tires to the rear every two years.
This not only keeps fresh new tires on the front but also keeps your drive and tag tires within generally acceptable time and wear limits.
|
|
|
09-05-2008, 04:44 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 279
|
Just replaced our 1992 42.9" Newell tires with the same configuration that Fulltiming(Michael) did. We also have just attended the Newell Anacortes Rally where they brought in a tire specialist from Washington, DC, some Department of Transportation Dude. Much emphasis was placed on tires at this Rally. Recognizing that the newest Newells weigh much more than most of us are pushing down the road. They weighted all the coaches and were very adamant that we should replace the front tires every three years. I asked if that meant from the DOT date stamped on the tires or if that is from the date they hit the road. The answer was from when they hit the road but, all of us must pay attention to when they have been manufactured and stamped. The DOT guy said when the tires hit the road, they shouldn't be more than six months old, as evidenced by the DOT date stamp. In addition, inflation is the key to our safety and tire longevity. They couldn't stress enough, that many of us do not keep our tires inflated to the proper pressure. If the front, for example, should have 120 psi and it is inflated at 11opsi, our sidewalls are constricting much more and aging much quicker than recommended. Honestly, it scared me into checking my tires before each segment of my trip and filling them to the proper inflation while the engine is warming up prior to departure. It is simple and quick. I had to purchase the air pressure booster from Newell that allows the compressor to put 120psi into the steer tires and in my case, 110psi in the drive and 100psi into the tag. Newell went on to say how important it is for all of us to know our weight distribution on our axles. Critical stuff, which our safety depends on. I'm sure that any of us can receive the Newell tire release notice that was sent out a few months ago. Very very informative. Safe travels to all.
|
|
|
09-05-2008, 05:12 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: mesa, az
Posts: 1,375
|
i know the new newells have the tire pressure monitoring system. as i said earlier i put new tires all around before my big trip this summer. i also bought the doran pressure pro and it is great. i keep an eye on it while driving and every morning i check the tire pressure by using it and not having to step outside. it is fantastic and i recommend it to anyone.
later
tom
|
|
|
09-08-2008, 09:26 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 424
|
Something you may find interesting!
At the risk of ya'll thinking Im crazy......
I put 3 golf balls inside each of my 6 tires when we mounted them....No weights and they have ran very smoothly for approximately 20,000 miles (Goodyear Wingfoots). When I have the drivers window open I can hear them bouncing in the left front when I stop.
__________________
1993 Newell 45'#316, 1976 Trans Am 455, 1967 GTO, 1953 Chevrolet 3105 (panel truck),1952 Chevrolet 3600,1969 Airstream Overlander. Always fixing something!
|
|
|
09-09-2008, 01:48 PM
|
#12
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ruston La.
Posts: 53
|
Don't do that.
|
|
|
10-12-2008, 03:05 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houma, LA
Posts: 886
|
I was told recently by Creslie Clark (Newell service) that Michelin claims that their tires do NOT need to be balanced! I was asking him about installing EQUAL inside my front tires to continuously balance them. I have never heard of a manufacturer making this type of claim.
As an aside, Newell just installed a Smart Tire system on my coach and I love it. You can monitor the air pressure/temperature of your tires from the comfort of the driver's seat.
Only in America!
__________________
Tuga & Karen Gaidry
1999 Newell 45 w/2 slides
Coach #512
2005 Pilot
|
|
|
10-12-2008, 09:09 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Huntington WV
Posts: 1,041
|
Bout time we heard from you, you old Cajun.
We thought Gustav and Ike had washed you away.
Glad to hear you made it through.
__________________
Richard Rhonda Ty and Alex Entrekin
1995 Newell # 390 DD Series 60, Allison World Trans
Subaru Outback toad
CoMotion Tandem
Often wrong, but seldom in doubt
Rhonda's chronicle https://wersquared.wordpress.com/
|
|
|
10-13-2008, 03:52 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Houma, LA
Posts: 886
|
Thanks Richard, we're still here in cajun land ;eating crawfish and jambayla. Thanks for the post.
__________________
__________________
Tuga & Karen Gaidry
1999 Newell 45 w/2 slides
Coach #512
2005 Pilot
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
No Threads to Display.
|
|