365 Tires

[charlesebrownjr]

I did an advance search for tires, wheels, and 365 tires and got nothing. I have a 98 40' XL and would like to know what you have to do to install 365's on the steer and tag axels. Thanks

[Kevin Erion]

I am of the opinion that although they look cool you will spend a lot of money and you could end up with a harsh ride.

[nrhareiner]

I cannot tell you about using them on your XL. I did change to the 365 on my XLII. My ride improved significantly since the tires allowed me to lower the pressure and remain within the correct limit for weight. With the 315 I needed 125 pounds for my weight. With the 365 it went to just over 100 pounds (I run 105).

[BenC]

According to Prevost National Service Representative and Jacksonville Tech support, there is not enough clearance in the wheel well area on an XL chassis to allow the 365 tire upgrade that is offered for XL2 and H3-45 VIP models. On the H3 VIP, shims have to be added to the steering stops, whereas the XL2 requires scraping foam out of the wheelwell but don't require steering stop adjustment. Hub stubs, lug nuts, and of course the wheels also need to be changed, as well as the consideration of hub caps and how they are mounted on the wheel, since some of the 315's were stub-piloted and some are hub-piloted. The upgraded 365's are all hub piloted.

Hope this sheds some light. We have done this procedure on one XL2 to date.

Ben Cummings
Coach Worx LLC

[James]

Ours was upgraded to the 365's by the previous owner. There is a slight shaving of the foam, hardly noticeable, in the front of the front wheel wells.

I like the lowered air pressure and the ride is great.

[charlesebrownjr]

Thanks all. When I left Prevost Fort Worth this AM, they told me there was not enough room in the fender wells just as Ben has said. Thanks again

[Denny]

What is a ballpark cost for the 365 upgrade

[charlesebrownjr]

Ryan at Prevost FW told me off the top of his head, about 3,000.00 to 3,500.00 per wheel. I think this is a little excessive considering a wheel at about 300.00, a tire for 625.00 and some cost for the shims that have been mentioned above and some labor. It might require a front end alignment if shimming the front end has some effect on alignment. This might also have included some hub or stud replacement since my wheels are the old style (hub-piloted or stud-piloted) I think that is the correct terminology.