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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

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.

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

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