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Brett, The inflation numbers below are for each tire are based on half of the axle weights plus 10% to allow for uneven left/right loading. Then, as you discussed, I was planning to add 5psi as a safety margin, particularly since my actual dual spacing is at the minimum required for those tires. Well, actually .020" under the minimum, so I would not want to run underinflated. I will go with the on-coach dynamic balancing on the front, but does it matter if the rears are unbalanced? And if so, should I put in Equal? Here is how the required inflation works out: Bridgestone R250F 295/80R22.5 Front 110 psi rear 100 psi XZE2+ 295/80R22.5 Front 110 psi Rear 90 psi XZA2Energy 295/80R22.5 Front 110 psi Rear 100 psi Thanks Jim
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Probably buying in Truro, NS. Halifax, NS or Moncton, NB would also be in range, but Halifax doesn't seem to have anybody who does any balancing in these sizes.
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I am in the midst of purchasing a set of tires for my 1998 Marquis and have only a few more questions. First of all I would like to say thank you to all of you who responded on my previous posts. You were very helpful and your help is truly appreciated. To recap: I have collected information, including actual axle weights, existing tire sizes, existing wheel rim size and dual spacing, etc. I have reviewed this info with Michelin and Bridgestone Tech support, who assisted in tire model selection and the decision to go from 11R22.5 to 295/80R22.5's. I have looked at local prices, FMCA's Michelin Advantage program, and Monaco international RV Club's Michelin National Account program. I expect to buy through MIRV's National Accounts program. I have talked to a number of local tire dealers to determine their capabilities. At this point I am considering three possible tire models: Bridgestone R250F 295/80R22.5 Load Range H Local retail $655 Inflation 110 Front 105 rear Michelin XZA2 Energy 295/80R22.5 Load Range H Local retail $808 FMCA Advantage $656 Inflation 110 Front 105 rear Michelin XZE2+ 295/80R22.5 Load Range H Local retail $822 FMCA Advantage $638 Inflation 110 Front 105 rear Now for the questions: 1. Balancing: Many dealers say they don't balance them period. The Bridgestone guy offers dynamic balancing off the vehicle, or Equal (powder) balancing. The Michelin guy offers front only on-coach dynamic balancing but nothing for the rear tires. What do you recommend? 2. Does the difference in running pressures matter? In all cases I would probably run the fronts at 115 psi, considering the wheels are maxed out at 120 psi. 3. Any other considerations? Which do I choose? (Michelin says the XZA@Energy's will save me about 1% in mileage, but I figure that is less than $100 a year, or less than $500 over the life of the set of tires.) Thanks for your thoughts. Jim
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Brett, I'm wondering if this is the same program (and same discount) as the one the Monaco International chapter has? On a $3,000 purchase a 1% saving would cover the dues, but I really don't need a 3rd chapter. Thanks Jim Dyer