Just added new tires...
My 2012 24' Nexus Class C {with 75,000 miles} was due for some new tires and I finally pulled the trigger this morning. I have been shopping all over the internet for 4 Michelin Agilis Cross Climates...
Forum Discussion
bobndot wrote:
Phil, do you have an undercarriage spare tire ?
Im wondering if the larger diameter tire will fit within that spare tire housing and security mechanism.
Bob
Bob, my Itasca Class C came from Winnebago with a spare tire mounted in the rear up between the frame members - just like with a pickup truck - using the same support mechanism it came with. I don't recall if the frame is the stock Ford E450 frame for only a 24ft. Class C, or an extension to the frame installed by Winnie.
The full spare tire 215/85/R16 size that I changed to still fits right in that same spot between the frame members with the spare inflated to 80lbs. of air pressure, which results in a tire diameter increase of about 1.2 inches.
The 215/85/R16 Michelin tires I now use have the same load rating as the 225/75/R16 Michelin tires that came stock on our E450 Class C. Also note that dually 215/85/R16 tires have wider spacing between their sidewalls for better air flow cooling and less chance of tire sidewall rubbing in rough-surface or air-down road situations.
