New member(class C) + question about tire change

So I have the same RV, 2008 Freedom Express 21QB. I *just* had two new fronts put on by Discount Tire for about $200 a tire. That's mounted, balanced and road hazard.

I went with BF Goodrich Commercial TA All Season 2 - currently showing up as $142 a tire.

If you're trying to buy just *one* - then think before you do. Check the date codes, look for crackinh and replace both even if there's tread left.

One of the things I noticed is that when I called repair centers that if I used the word "RV", I'd get "We don't service RVs". Once I told 'em that it was just a big Chevy Dually Van, I could get farther.

For the simple stuff? Walmart here changed the oil.

I need an alignment and am still calling around to find a place that can do it.

Someone quoting $500 doesn't want the job. The most expensive tires you can buy in the size used for vans and van cutaways should be under $300 installed and you might find cheap tires close to half that.

In your area there are tens of thousands of vans and small commercial vehicles using the same tires, so there must be tire dealers that service them. This work is often done outside, places like Walmart, Sears etc often have a policy of not working on anything that can't be brought in and put on a lift. A Chevrolet or Ford TRUCK dealership will do the job, but maybe not at the lowest price.

I like to buy my tires through an alignment shop that does medium duty trucks, because an alignment check (but not realignment) and brake inspection in included with tire installation. I pay about 10% over Tire Rack wholesale, which is a bit under Tire Rack retail Internet prices, for the tires, mounting, balancing, and the inspection freebies.

No specific recommendations for San Jose, but I know what kind of place to look for, anywhere. It will usually be along the highway or near a truck route through town, or in a light industrial zone, not in strip mall or shopping center annex.

I don't know if you're new to RVing or not, but I'd check the date code on the "new" spare that just went on. It could be an original, never used tire, that possibly is seven or eight years old and be of questionable value.
I'd suggest checking the date codes on all your tires. If they are all original to the coach, it would be a very good idea to replace all of them.
As for price, I think $100 or so per tire is at the low end, while $500 per tire (assuming you have the normal 225 75 16s) is in the totally absurd range.

Tire size and brand?

We use GCR at our business and I see one near you. Any tire shop CAN do this, it sounds like you've encountered some lazy ones. They only want vehicles that fit their lift. Don't want to use a jack.

Keep shopping and look for shops that do commercial vehicles.

I replaced all 7 tires 2 months ago at the Goodyear dealer, each tire with a new valve stem and balanced and installed with the correct torque was $185,00 per tire, my tires were replaced in 2007, check the date of manufacture of the remaining tires and always check the tire pressure before every trip.

I think that you are being swindled by those individuals.

navegator

I got 6 new tires mounted and balanced for $600+.
I know everything in CA is over priced.

Best to buy your front tires as a set.
Must be some truck tire shops somewhere.