safn1949
Mankato,MN
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We are on our way to California in a big rig and we passed a class A with 2 rear axles in NE on 80. Both tires on the drivers side were destroyed with a lot of damage to the coach. I know that made a big bang.
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Jarlaxle
New England
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vance wrote:You hit the nail on the head HeyBC. Most people don't have a clue as to what speed their tires are rated.
On my bus, 81 or 87MPH.
John and Elizabeth (Liz), with 3 nutty cats
My beloved St. Bernard, Marm, lost him 1/2/12
Current rig:
1992 International Genesis school bus conversion
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jassrnj
Bath, PA
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MHs don't handle like sport cars. I don't believe they should be driven that way. Just because you can drive 75mph does not mean that it is a safe speed. I drive 5 to 10 ph under the speed limit and never over 63mph. I can't stop as fast as a car, I can't make emergency lane changes as well and I take up the entire lane with gives me little room to move left or right. For the safety of my family and everyone else on the road, I keep my speed down and try to avoid dangerous situations. The only advantage driving fast has, is that when you do have an accident you will not be injured, just killed. Just my opinion.
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Nomadac
Columbus, IN
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Stopping Distances for MH’s
I recently attended a Hazard Avoidance Seminar for MH's and the instructor gave us these tables. So for all of those that like to drive fast consider this:
Reaction Time
30 MPH = 3 + 30 = 33' distance traveled
65 MPH = 6 + 65 = 71'
70 MPH = 7 + 70 = 77'
80 MPH = 8 + 80 = 88'
90 MPH = 9 + 90 = 99'
Stopping Distance
30 MPH = 3 x 30 = 90'
65 MPH = 6 x 65 = 390'
70 MPH = 7 x 70 = 490'
80 MPH = 8 x 80 = 640'
90 MPH = 9 x 90 = 810'
Now when you consider the distance you will travel while you are reacting and then add to this the stopping distance, the faster you are going the longer distance you will travel before you stop. Yes stopping distance will vary with the type of RV, weight, etc. but don't expect it to stop like a Ferrari. And the sudden stop when you meet an immovable object will have devastating results.
Arnie
2003 Travel Supreme MH
38KSO1 Cummins ISC 350HP
2004 Honda Pilot w/SMI Air Force One Brake Sys.
1963 Pontiac Grand Prix 20' Enclosed Car Trailer
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topflite51
In The Desert of Nevada
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I went to a similar seminar several years ago, and they also added additional time which then added additional distance because of age.
 David
Just rolling along enjoying life
w/F53 Southwind towing a 87 Samurai or 01 Grand Vitara looking to golf or fish
Simply Despicable 
Any errors are a result of CRS.
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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Last time I blew a tire on the road it was a trailer, empty, on the way to the dealership to trade it in on what you see below (a 13' Scamp) and we heard it clearly inside the car.
Last tire I blew was on my bicycle, This is a 70 PSI tire.. The story is a broken air pressure guage caused me to over-inflate it tearing the cords a bit, thus the tire could no longer hold 50 PSI, let alone 70.. I put air in it, went inside and was sitting here typeing when BOOM.
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Now this is a tiny bicycle tire.
MAN was that sucker loud.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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FuzzyKnight
Santee, Ca
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We just purchased an older Pace Arrow (94) and it had Mitchlins on it. Tires looked good. But were 11 years old. I drove it home and went and ordered new tires for it. Yes I know on here we have experts that say they run their tires 10 -12 years with no problems but not me. We can not say how old the tires were on the coach in question but I try very hard not to let it be me!!!
Fuzzy and Mary
1994 Pace Arrow 33
1928 Model A
1953 Ford Club Coupe
1963 1/2 Falcon Ranchero Original factory V8 4 spd
1963 Fairlane SportsCoupe
1965 Honda SuperHawk
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Executive
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Jarlaxle wrote:vance wrote:You hit the nail on the head HeyBC. Most people don't have a clue as to what speed their tires are rated.
On my bus, 81 or 87MPH.
You must be running some of those Chinese racing tires........Dennis
Dennis and Debi
Monaco Executive M-45PBQ Quad Slide
525HP Cummins ISM 6 Spd Allison
Chevy HHR W/ ReadyBrute
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Jarlaxle
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Executive wrote:Jarlaxle wrote:vance wrote:You hit the nail on the head HeyBC. Most people don't have a clue as to what speed their tires are rated.
On my bus, 81 or 87MPH.
You must be running some of those Chinese racing tires.... ....Dennis
Regular truck tires, casings from Bridgestone, Michelin, Kelly, and Goodyear, speed ratings of M and N.
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Sully2
Cincinnati
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Executive wrote:Jarlaxle wrote:vance wrote:You hit the nail on the head HeyBC. Most people don't have a clue as to what speed their tires are rated.
On my bus, 81 or 87MPH.
You must be running some of those Chinese racing tires.... ....Dennis
He's a big on on re-caps!!!!......
2000 Country Coach Allure; Cummins ISC 330 HP; 71/2 - 8 MPG regardless
2002 Jeep Liberty
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