My Alpine is 13 years old - Maintenance

[tiredvet]

Originally Posted by alpinedrvr

Hi Jim

In what way are the Bridgestones like night and day!! Good or bad. I'm sure good but just checking as I have Toyos on still and they seem OK for me but I'm always looking for something better.

Geoff

Hey Geoff

I took our coach for a test drive with the Toyos on before they put on the new Bridgestones. With the Bridgestones I noticed a smoother and quieter ride and a little less sway on corners. Are there better tires or just as good? I'm sure there are. I made my choice after a lot of reading and testimony from others.

[alpinedrvr]

Hi Jim

Thanks that's good to know as I will be replacing our tires in a year or so.

Geoff

[palehorse89]

Depending on how old any rubber is..... it gets hard and less flexible over time. Think of a o-ring that has been around for years when you go to handle it you will see that it is stiffer and not quite as flexible as a new one....... tires are the same......

[alpinedrvr]

I'm kinda the opposite....the older I get the more flexible I get and the less stiff

Geoff

[palehorse89]

Originally Posted by alpinedrvr

I'm kinda the opposite....the older I get the more flexible I get and the less stiff

Geoff

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[Dogpatch]

Originally Posted by alpinedrvr

I'm kinda the opposite....the older I get the more flexible I get and the less stiff

Geoff

Not sure if flexible is the word I'd use......more like "sag" LOL

[alpinedrvr]

Yep

Sag would be more like it!