Grinding To A Halt
- dtrumbo
- IAC Addict!
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
The Jupiter must be Les Schwab's go-to tire for buses. When we bought it, my wife's bus had them too with Les Schwab paperwork in the glove box to claim responsibility. Like the TBRRD, this problem has since been corrected.
- Dick
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
- satchmo
- Old School!
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
Actually, I think Jupiter is the ONLY brand Les Schwab typically carries or has in-stock in the correct size and load rating for the bus. They can special order Hankooks if you want.dtrumbo wrote:The Jupiter must be Les Schwab's go-to tire for buses. When we bought it, my wife's bus had them too with Les Schwab paperwork in the glove box to claim responsibility. Like the TBRRD, this problem has since been corrected.
Tim
By three methods we may learn wisdom:
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
second, by immitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is bitterest. -Confucius
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
second, by immitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is bitterest. -Confucius
- Sylvester
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
So Jupiter's are crappy and to be avoided?satchmo wrote:Actually, I think Jupiter is the ONLY brand Les Schwab typically carries or has in-stock in the correct size and load rating for the bus. They can special order Hankooks if you want.dtrumbo wrote:The Jupiter must be Les Schwab's go-to tire for buses. When we bought it, my wife's bus had them too with Les Schwab paperwork in the glove box to claim responsibility. Like the TBRRD, this problem has since been corrected.
Tim
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue, I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew. And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod, The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
- satchmo
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
In my experience, Jupiters provide much improved handling over tires that are not C or D load rated, but the tread wears down quickly. Being fairly inexpensive, they are good in a pinch and I would have no hesitation about driving with them.Sylvester wrote:So Jupiter's are crappy and to be avoided?satchmo wrote:Actually, I think Jupiter is the ONLY brand Les Schwab typically carries or has in-stock in the correct size and load rating for the bus. They can special order Hankooks if you want.dtrumbo wrote:The Jupiter must be Les Schwab's go-to tire for buses. When we bought it, my wife's bus had them too with Les Schwab paperwork in the glove box to claim responsibility. Like the TBRRD, this problem has since been corrected.
Tim
Tim
By three methods we may learn wisdom:
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
second, by immitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is bitterest. -Confucius
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
second, by immitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is bitterest. -Confucius
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- I'm New!
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
That's good to hear. We have Jup's on our bus that are fairly old but have limited miles on them and I was hoping to run them for awhile....
1975 Riviera
1.8 FI
1.8 FI
- airkooledchris
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
That's too bad about the steering box potentially not being up to snuff, because those tires would certainly be a huge improvement in off road capability.
That head on shot of the cows makes them look about right, just a little lean and not over-fed, but that one side shot does show the start of some emaciation.
That head on shot of the cows makes them look about right, just a little lean and not over-fed, but that one side shot does show the start of some emaciation.
1979 California Transporter
- dtrumbo
- IAC Addict!
- Location: Mill Creek, WA
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
The Jupiter's that were on our bus were passenger car tires, not at all up to the task. Satchmo's post implies they offer other models more suited. Perhaps I shouldn't have condemned the entire brand.
- Dick
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
- Amskeptic
- IAC "Help Desk"
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
I will join you in arch condemnation. I have never seen tread depth disappear so rapidly, like black crayons getting dragged on concrete in the hot sun, I have never heard such deep belt rumble (like un-synchronized locomotives underfoot), I miss my Michelins.dtrumbo wrote:The Jupiter's that were on our bus were passenger car tires, not at all up to the task. Satchmo's post implies they offer other models more suited. Perhaps I shouldn't have condemned the entire brand.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
- Amskeptic
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
I now have a spare little square deflector.Hippie wrote:Just helping my fellow hippiesruckman101 wrote:Thanks Hippie!Hippie wrote:Sending them to ruckman101
neal
First $199.99 gets it.
Colin
(hey ... it is painted)
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
- ruckman101
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Re: Grinding To A Halt
Received!
Gretchen's new engine stays stock.
thanks again,
neal
Gretchen's new engine stays stock.
thanks again,
neal
The slipper has no teeth.