06-25-2023, 02:53 PM
Yes, Alcoa does not make a budd style rim that will carry the 365 tires. If you want to convert, the studs have to be replaced to fit the new wheel.
The change to 365 was made to increase the safety margin on the front. Many with earlier coaches either had Newell retrofit to handle 365 rubber, or did it themselves.
I think the coach you are looking at is solid side, no slide coach? If so, the front end weight will be less, and conversion away from the existing tire would probably not be worth the effort. But that is a guess on my part.
The change to 365 was made to increase the safety margin on the front. Many with earlier coaches either had Newell retrofit to handle 365 rubber, or did it themselves.
I think the coach you are looking at is solid side, no slide coach? If so, the front end weight will be less, and conversion away from the existing tire would probably not be worth the effort. But that is a guess on my part.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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