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univmd
Explorer
Aug 12, 2014

How do they jack up big coach when replacing tires?

Ordered 6 new Michelin XZA2 Energy 275/70R22.5 tires from STTC using FMCA discount. They will call me when tires arrive for install in a couple days. $495 each not including mounting, balance, new val...
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Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2014
Rollnhome wrote:
Hey. But right now I'm in Centralia, Wa at Brazil's RV getting a bit of work done. Headed for Oregon's coast Wed.
Most rigs can raise MH to change tires. It is not safe and why take a chanch of screwing up your rig because they are to lazy to do it right.

What is unsafe about raising a tire with a hydraulic jack rated at 2/3's the weight of the entire fully loaded coach? A jack stand should be used of course, just as with any other jack.

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