16.5 tires

[Jim Tucker]

 I found "Wildcat H/T 8.75RX16.5 LT, Load Range D, Duplex" tires at Les Schwab in Bremerton WA at 162.00 each in August of 2010. They are made by Dean Tire and Rubber Co. and are current mfg.(2310) Salesman tells me these tires should be filled to the stated cold max, or 60psi.

[John Eversoll]

Feautura tires at Pep Boys for $ 82.77 each  4 ply  16.5

I have had very good luck with them.

John

[drwfc7]

I just got off the phone with local Pep Boys store and I was told that they do not carry any 16.5 tires whatsoever.So far the only source seems to be Les Schwab.      Bob

[John Eversoll]

Hi Bob, I am going over to the PEP Boys by my home tomorrow and will check and see.

Maybe the store that is close to you doesn't carry them .... Anyway I will give you a hollar

Tomorrow night....    John

[Horst]

These are what I have been running for 11+ years (getting my third set soon)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=8.75&ratio=0&diameter=16.5&x=54&y=7

no issues - good tire

[John Eversoll]

  Hey there, I went over to my Pep Boys today---  They still have the

   16.5 at the store I go to in Anaheim....   They are a good tire

   I have had no problems with them..  John

[drwfc7]

Thanks guys for the info,but the tire rack info is for a 8.75r16.5 which is a much bigger tire.My tires presently on the coach are 800r16.5.will 8.75 fit?how about the overall gearing difference with a larger tire?speedometer error?From what I've heard the larger 8.75 size are much easier to find.I don't understand why Pep Boys up here doesn't show a listing for the tire,even if they don't carry it.Seems like it should be a orderable option.Guess I'll keep searching.     Bob

[drwfc7]

It looks like the size difference in diameter is about 1 inch.The tire rack light truck tire size chart shows a diameter of 29 & 1/2for a 8.75 r 16.5 compared to 28 & 1/2 for a 800 r 16.5.Is there anyone else running 8.75 r 16.5 tires on their coach?Any comments? thanks   Bob

[John Eversoll]

Hey there neighbor "Bob....

     If you want I will get you the info from Pep Boys and Post it for you and see if you can order them...

     I am sorry you are having the problems finding the tires..

   I will see about the price for you and send you the ordering info..

    John

[drwfc7]

Thanks John I would really appreciate if you could get me some more info to see if I can order them and a price on the tires.I can only go so far  when I call and ask for availability but I would think that a business that buys nationally would have access at all locations.    Bob

[dadw]

hello all,
          For what it is worth I will add that I have 8.75 x 16.5's on my clipper. My local Discount Tire didn't want to put tires on my rv because they couldn't drive it into there drive bays.  He said it had to do with there insurance at that particular location.   Oh well,  I drove across the street to a local place called Millars Tires and they put these tires on for me in their parking lot.  I guess their insurance covered them for working in the parking lot.  Anyhow,  I have taken the rv from Bay City Michigan to Jackson Ohio,  about 8 hours driving,  with no problems to speak of.  Have Fun clipping everyone. 
          Bob

[drwfc7]

Thanks  dadw for the reply.What kind of price did you pay for your 8.75x16.5 if I may ask? So far it seems to very a considerable amount  that people have spent for replacement tires and availability of such.Since you're running 8.75 have you had any problem with speedometer error?What year is your coach?I'm a newbie but I presume all coaches were originally equipped with 800R 16.5 am I correct? I would like to go to the larger 8.75 which seems to be more available but is there a tradeoff problem though by doing so(gearing or speedometer error?) Anyone else have any input or words of wisdom as I am searching?    Thanks   Bob

[John Eversoll]

  Hi Bob,  I have used Pep Boys for years when I can not find small things..

I have noticed that their quality and personality has really hit the sheets.

It is not the PepBoys I knew of.  When I bought my tires from them, " They would not

put them on the rig...  Their answer was the tire machine doesn't fit the rims"??

Yeeeaaa,  right!   I took them over to firestone and had them installed for 40 bucks.

But anyhoo, I will get that info for ya and send it on to you..

Take care, John 

[drwfc7]

 Seems like I'm beating a dead horse.Does anyone have any input on 16.5 tires? Either size or brand or any info would be greatly appreciated as I am on a tight schedule to buy replacements and my present tires have severe sidewall deterioration where there are a immediate replacement item.The cost is considerable and I'm looking for advice before I buy the tire company.Mainly tire size being used and brand availability are a starter.Thanks Bob 

[Horst]

I posted a link earlier in this thread - I have been running these for years - like them a lot.
They are still available (new) all over the place - my local guy (Holser's Tires) can get them