I have 16" Transforce on two Revcons, one with original rims, the other with replacement aluminum16" rims, the second vehicle previously owned by an Air Force mechanic, He had Bridgestone tires filled with nitrogen, but Bridgestone no longer sells this size tire. I have no prior motorhome experience, but my tire consultants, who have serviced motorhomes and commercial trucks, advised me to stay with the rims and buy the Transforce tires. They could have sold me rims and new tires to match but they thought the rims were fine and the alternative choices in different sizes not worth the expense. Many commercial vehicles still run on the 16.5 inch rims, including school buses and ambulances, and commercial truckers. The steel rims are harder to balance, but with new tires, balancing beads, and attention to other parts that when worn out cause vibration, my 1984 runs without vibration and comfortably on good highways. Have you tire dealer check your rims to make sure they are not cracked.
rbeck 1984 King and 1988 34
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