Flat Tire/Interesting Facts
On a recent trip in Texas I picked up a nail in a front tire, and it went flat while driving down Route 10. I called Good Sam, but trying to get explain where I was to the person on the other end of the phone was exhausting. Route 10, eastbound by Exit 234 was too much for him to mentally digest.
I called for my own service and they had to replace the tire. The tire replacement was $400.00 for a 245 70R 19.5. I thought that was reasonable for the Goodyear G670 RV tire, compared to prices on Tire Rack. When I got home I spoke with my mechanic (who is a personal friend) and his cost for that tire is $185.00. Needless to say, I bought one from him at his cost to keep as a spare.
Never knew the mark up or price difference could be so different.
I called for my own service and they had to replace the tire. The tire replacement was $400.00 for a 245 70R 19.5. I thought that was reasonable for the Goodyear G670 RV tire, compared to prices on Tire Rack. When I got home I spoke with my mechanic (who is a personal friend) and his cost for that tire is $185.00. Needless to say, I bought one from him at his cost to keep as a spare.
Never knew the mark up or price difference could be so different.
