JoeH wrote:
fwiw... one of my 11 year old air bags was cracked and slightly leaking... replaced it a couple weeks ago
wolfe10 wrote:
No, would not expect longer than 20 year life from any rubber component, irrespective of brand.
And, I would not conclude that Continental Tire produces an inferior product. Any proof to substantiate that they are not the equal of Firestone?
I have never used their air bags, but lots of others have. We run Continental tires on the motorhome-- just fine.
JRscooby wrote:
If you plan to keep it, why would you think of another brand? You expect longer life? You willing to risk shorter life to save money?
SGTJOE wrote:wolfe10 wrote:
And, with 22+ year old rubber (the air bags) if you are going to keep the coach, consider replacing them as reasonable Preventive Maintenance.
You do not have to go back with Firestone. Check out Continental Tire's air bag offerings. Tell us what chassis you are on (likely Freightliner) and someone may have the part numbers. Good quality and less $$.
Yes, it's a Freightliner. Thanks for the advise, hope I get some part numbers.
wolfe10 wrote:
And, with 22+ year old rubber (the air bags) if you are going to keep the coach, consider replacing them as reasonable Preventive Maintenance.
You do not have to go back with Firestone. Check out Continental Tire's air bag offerings. Tell us what chassis you are on (likely Freightliner) and someone may have the part numbers. Good quality and less $$.
oldave wrote:
I've read of many air leaks but very few were the bags.
If you take it in and ask for new airbags that's what you will get and maybe still have the air leaks.
Most owners drive up onto some stacked 2x10s to raise the rig and start squirting with soapy water.
