I have a Winnebago Rialta, 2002 on a 2001 eurovan chassis and have
been told that Continental Tire co. no longer makes replacement tires
for Rialta. This is a shocker since no one else seems to make the size
tires that are needed.
The Rialta is unique since the front tires are numbered differently
from the rear. The spare is numbered to fit the front only!
I called Winnebago and was told by a representative that Continental
has set aside tires for Rialta owners since Rialta is no longer being
made. The trouble is that my service man cannot find my needed tires
thru Continental! Any helpful response would be helpful.Howdy dunk2-ga,
Does your Winnebago have all 15" or a mix of 15" and 16" tires?
Front: 195/70-15
Rear: 215/70-15
or:
Front: 195/65-16
Rear: 215/65-15
Thanks! denco-ga - Google Answers Researcherthe 2002 Rialta has 16x6j front and rear rims.
The front tires and spare are 1956r16c
The rear tires are 21565r16cHowdy dunk2-ga,
After talking to Contintal Tires and doing other research, I think the
following tires will do the job for you.
Front: Continental Vanco 8 - size 195/65R16 104/102R
Rear: Continental Vanco Series 65 - size 215/65R16 109/107R
These would both be special orders from Continental and they recommend
someone that orders direct from them, such as Discount Tire.
http://dt.know-where.com/DiscountTire/
If there is not a location near you, you can call them at 800-589-6789.
Make sure to point out to them that these are special order items.
If you coud check out the above and post your results here, I would be
most appreciative. If there is a positive result, I could post this as
an answer. Thanks!
Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers ResearcherApologies, but:
"If you coud check out the above ..."
Should have read:
"If you could check out the above ..."
Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers ReseacherDanco: I ahve found a kind soul at Rod East VW in San Antonio who has
located and ordered 2 250's from Denver and we talked to Winnebago in
Iowa and have located a source for the 195's which will be available
in Aug.
Your info was valuable and appreciated.Howdy dunk2-ga,
Did you want me to post the information I provided as an answer? Thanks!
Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcherdenco-ga
I've gotten the 250-65-16's and am pleased with your research. Thanks for the help.I appreciate you accepting this as an answer, dunk2-ga.
After talking to Continental Tires and doing other research, the following
tires should do the job for you.
Front: Continental Vanco 8 - size 195/65R16 104/102R
Rear: Continental Vanco Series 65 - size 215/65R16 109/107R
These would both be special orders from Continental and they recommend
someone that orders direct from them, such as Discount Tire.
http://dt.know-where.com/DiscountTire/
If there is not a location near you, you can call them at 800-589-6789.
Make sure to point out to them that these are special order items.
If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask.
Search strategy:
Google search on: Winnebago Rialta tires
://www.google.com/search?q=Winnebago+Rialta+tires
Google search on: "215/65" tire OR tires
://www.google.com/search?q=%22215%2F65%22+tire+OR+tires
Researched the Continental web site in depth.
http://www.conti-online.com/
I also emailed their "Customer Care" people and got a nice and very helpful
phone call back from them. Good people!
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