Looks like the 2007 class A I'm looking to buy will need tires, it currently has the original Michelin 235/80/22.5. I've called several places in NJ (northern and central) and no one seems to have this size tire. Any suggestion on tire shops in the area that would have the Michelin or maybe a different size.I thought about changing tire brand/size as the Michelins are quite expensive

AGCI was born and raised in Bergan County NJ.(1949-1967) As far as buying tires I would look into the FMCA program. If you join Family Motor Coach Association you are eligible to buy Michelin tires at a discount. The cost of the membership is around $40 and I saved over $500 for tires on my Allegro Bay two years ago. The web site also has a place where you can click to see where you can purchase them in your area. Good luck!

The 235/80r22.5 is strictly a Michelin tire size. From what I have read people are going to a 245/75r22.5 tire size so they can find tires from other brands that are comparable in size to the original tires. As for brands, Hankook & toyo are very popular. Stay away from Goodyears as they seem to be having problems, not for everyone but enough that I would not chance them. I went with Sailun tires on our MH and have been very pleased with them. They are available in 255/70r22.5 size, which may be too wide for your rims.Good luck on your hunt for tires.

I just replaced my 255/70R22.5 last year with yokahamas because the old ones were 10 years old. 6 tires, new valves, mounted and spin balanced & taxes out the door was $2,400. Then sold the take offs for $425.

X2 on FMCA. The going discount is about $85 per tire. Its worth finding someome in your area participating in the progran for that if you want Michlin's

I also purchased my 255/80/22.5 XRV Michelin tires through FMCA and saved hundreds.

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Ray_IN
Explorer II
Feb 28, 2015
Pogoil wrote:
RV. only tires??? Can you say marketing???

Pogoil.

There is a compound difference for Goodyear and Michelin MH tires. They are NOT RV only, they are designed for RV/MH use, but are basically truck tires.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
BobR wrote:
Make your offer contingent upon installation of new Michelin tires.
The FMCA deal doesn't work that way
Bob___Ann
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
AGC
Not sure where you live in Bergan County but I bought my tires on my 2005 Allegro Bay from TCI Tire. They did a good job and they support the FMCA Program. They can have your tires in house within a day or two. You have one in Avenel on 2 C Terminal Way. 732-499-9100. Just an option.
Pogoil
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
RV. only tires??? Can you say marketing???

Pogoil.
Norm___Deb
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Google "Goodyear Florida Lawsuit" and then ask yourself why anyone would ever spend a dime with Goodyear!
AGC
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Bob & Ann, Bergen county has definitely changed and it's not much more expensive to live here.

I'll definitely join FMCA to take advantage of the Michelin discount and will also checkout other tire brand/size options

I'm buying from a private owner and our agreed price was based on me buying the tires, which I'm ok with as I think I'm getting a fair price for the MH. I also prefer to control of which tire I buy and who installs them.
BobR
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Make your offer contingent upon installation of new Michelin tires.
J-Rooster
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
FYI, Michelin & Goodyear make the only soft rubber tires for RV applications! All other tires are truck tires not designed for all the long sitting periods that most RV's require. Good Luck in your tire search.
crasster
Explorer II
Feb 25, 2015
I've always had the best results with Hankook. They seem to out last the other brands in my experience.... Not by much, but perhaps 15% more.
PastorCharlie
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
I also purchased my 255/80/22.5 XRV Michelin tires through FMCA and saved hundreds.

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