Yokohama tires.....Bridgestones, or???? Plus battery charging

[George Lowry]

Hi Tony,

You are in the right part of the country. Go to Les Schwab... Got to
be one close. When we re-tired our Bird, They gave us a trade in
credit for our old Michelins (7 years old) and put eight new Toyo's on
at an average cost to us of $370. This was in OR where there is no
sales tax. Might be worth it to drive down to OR. Those Toyos rode as
well as the Michelins and have a stronger side wall. (5 ply vs. 2
ply). I have found Les Schwab to have the best prices and service I
have found anywhere in the US. Plus, I had them put "Equal" in the
tires. This way they are continuously balanced. Only way to go.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD Now in Gila Bend, AZ



Anthony Louis Pawley wrote:

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> Okay, its time I bought new meats for the 'Bird. Priced out some this week
here in Seattle, and this is what I found.
>
> 1) Yokohamas for the rear for around 425 each, good or bad deal?
>
> 2) Bridgestones and Michelins for 500, are they worth it?
>
> 3) Chinese tire called Three Star, or something like that, and they are the
cheapest option at 300.
>
> I know we've had this discussion on tires before, but for some reason
nothing ever seemed to conclusive. I remember someone complaining that their
Michelins were garbage, and etc.
>
> Also, i really blew it on my batteries. I The thread we had going on battery
charging taught me a valuable lesson, though a lil late. I overcharged them, by
alot. They now go down to 11.5 in just one day, and they're only a year and a
half old.
>
> As to my new radiator, well it still cools to good. Can't get above 160 on
the flats, and a moderate climb brings it up to 170 plus, then quickly drops
back down.
>
> What do you guys think I should do?! HELP!!!
>
> Sincerely, Tony Pawley
> 1979 FC33 Full Timing it, 24/7, 365 for two plus years...
> Ballard
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