greenbarn1 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 Hi gang, thinking of trading my 2004 American tradition which rides on 295/80r22.5 tires. Looking at a new 2018 discovery lxe 12400 front axle and 24000 on rear. Coach comes. With Michelin 275/70r22.5 tires. I believe the tire load is 6980 so it appears ok. Just really like my bigger tires. Carl 2004 American tradition 122,000 Spartan 40w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 57 minutes ago, greenbarn1 said: Hi gang, thinking of trading my 2004 American tradition which rides on 295/80r22.5 tires. Looking at a new 2018 discovery lxe 12400 front axle and 24000 on rear. Coach comes. With Michelin 275/70r22.5 tires. I believe the tire load is 6980 so it appears ok. Just really like my bigger tires. Carl 2004 American tradition 122,000 Spartan 40w What is the load range and what is your point? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 9, 2018 greenbarn1. If your thinking about replacing your (if you get the 2018) 275/70R with 295/80R, FORGET about it. Other than that, I see no point in this Post ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenbarn1 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 Manholt , I was concerned that fleetwood is building a 41ft bath and half coach and possibly cutting it close on tire load vs axle load. Manufacturers have been known to cut it close in the name of the almighty dollar. My neighbor has a new tiffin phaeton which is comparable to the discovery lxe and they come with 275/80r22.5 adding a little insurance. Thank you for taking the time to reply. Carl 2004 American tradition 40 w Spartan 122,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted March 9, 2018 Sorry to tell you but the build quality between a Phaeton and Discovery is huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenbarn1 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 I agree!! one of my neighbors 2015 phaeton has the ceiling sagging! I guess it's known in that year to happen and it's going to cost a bundle to remove vinyl ceiling and at new supports to roof. Another guy in the park had his carefree patio awning that looks like a girard style fail at the knuckles were it attaches to awning cartridge to coach. Scratched paint but tiffin is sending out new and improved parts for awning. 2018 next to me has sloppy fit and finish I couldn't believe. I think cranking out 13 a day is starting to cut into there famous quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 9, 2018 I am not shure they ever had a rep for quality. My take is they would fix stuff, eventually. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 9, 2018 Been there, done that. That's the reason I no longer have my 2011 Allegro Bus, bought that POS new! On the other hand my current 45', also was built on a Monday...Could have built a coach for what this POS has cost me in the past 4+ years! All quality stopped in 2006 & 2007! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted March 10, 2018 On 3/8/2018 at 8:23 PM, greenbarn1 said: ...Looking at a new 2018 discovery lxe 12400 front axle and 24000 on rear. Coach comes. With Michelin 275/70r22.5 tires.... What about the axle...12,400 seems kind of light for a 40' coach? We had a 40' (actually 40' 11") Allegiance and it had a 14,600 front axle and 295/80 tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
