Newell Gurus

(09-17-2015, 08:24 AM)rheavn Wrote: [ -> ]Prevost makes a wheel stud to convert from the larger studs to the right handed hub centering wheel studs. Stud & nut runs about $10 each. That is a 90% savings over Newells remachining the old studs. Plus after the machining the studs are a little too short for my liking as the new wheels are thicker.

steve, do you have a reference or part numbers for the prevost wheel stud/nut that do this?

tom

Chappell, did Newell have any 365 tires in stock??? I have tried calling parts several times and just get a recording, also tried emailing and no response yet after two days...

Adrian,

I have found it best to call and leave message. Chuck usually gets back to me the same day.

Also, as a member of the Newell family...you should know that most of the factory works a four day week and are off on Friday. You should try to get most of your business done Mon - Thurs. Also, I have found that they usually stock the 365 tires and have reasonable prices. I have no idea about the rims.

bill

Prevost part numbers:
Stud-611207
Nut-20434082

Jeff Rowe at East Tennessee Luxury Coach has used these studs for some Prevost conversions and would be a good choice for some one who doesn't want to do it themselves.

I met with the head engineer at Newell.  Although there was a ninety percent savings he didn't feel there would be enough coaches to justify them changing from their re machining process.

I also met with a Michelin tire rep to discuss the 365 tires.  He discouraged the change from 315s to 365s unless the coach weight demands the increase.  Michelin is finding it hard to get them and keeping them in stock. 

I feel that if one properly looks after the 315's there will not be any problems.  I plan to stay with 315's myself.

I'm not sayin it cause I did it, but I recommend the 365s.

They change the handling of the coach for the better. I run them at 110, and I ran the 315s at 130. The front end is softer as one would expect. However, the bigger change was the sensation I felt in a high speed curve. With the 315s, I felt as if the outside front tire was being pushed really hard and the coach didn't want to turn. I do not feel that way with the 365s. On a straight smooth road, I doubt I could tell the difference. On a curvy interstate, I just feel more secure. Yeah, I know what some of you may be saying, slow down.

I didn't have any issue getting them, but that doesn't mean I won't in the future. I would check with bus service providers since they are the primary customers.

No way would I stay with 315's as long as I could afford the 365's. I have blown two front tires, one at 70 MPH on I-10, but this was not on a Newell or 315's. I do not drive fast, but it scares me when Newell says to limit the speed if 315's are on the front. It seems to me that when one is making a strong stop, does not substantial weight transfer to the front tires? I never, never, never want to blow another front tire.

The ride and handling is greatly improved and worth every cent. Agree with Richard that they make me feel safer...

For anyone who doesn't know, Newell recommends a max speed of 65 mph with the 315/80's on the slide coaches and 75 mph with the 365/70's.

(09-17-2015, 08:10 PM)Fulltiming Wrote: [ -> ]For anyone who doesn't know, Newell recommends a max speed of 65 mph with the 315/80's on the slide coaches and 75 mph with the 365/70's.

I will definitely need the 365s then :-)