New tires or not

Put it up for sale AS IS, Where Is. Set your price accordingly and be firm. No offers other than full price offers and no concessions like new tires or new engine. There is a point there where the potential buyer is no longer a buyer but a tire kicker whom you should refer to the new market.

Used motorhomes are everywhere and a very competitive market. When we sold our first MH privately, I had it inspected so it was turn key and ready to go. Anything on the inspection I had fixed. I felt this appealed to potential buyers and it does. Most buyers excited about the purchase of a MH - new or used, want to get out and camp. They don't want to be bothered with new tires or anything else that it needs. I say most because some are looking for a project they can buy cheaper. But I would bet most buyers would rather pay a fair price and have it ready to roll than try and get a deal knowing it needs work. It also lends that thought about "what else does it need?.." If you don't get tires and have it ready to roll get ready for less interest and more haggling on your price. If you get it ready to go, you'll get more interest and can hold a little more firm on your price. Just my 2 cents.

I would make the coach look nice, polish the rims (a big eye catcher) and put some treatment on the tires. Nothing shiny, just make them look clean.

Since your year Monaco uses the smaller 22.5 tires (255/70), the Hankooks are a great fit and ride exceptionally well. They're a reasonable replacement and you've already done your homework on what they cost. I would keep that number in your pocket and if the potential buyer presses you for new tires, use about 75% of what the new Hankooks will cost as reduction in sales price. If they go at you harder, use 100% and then hold the line.

I bought ours from a private owner who said he'd make a 2K reduction in the purchase price as a tire allowance. As already pointed out, the brand can be the new buyers choice and they get a feeling they made a better deal...plus you don't have to deal with it!
PS-if you are looking to downsize I'll trade you even and throw in 10 cases of beer :B_

What are you basing the need for tires on? Are they in good condition, good tread? How old are they? Some folks say swap at 5 years, some at 7, others follow Michelins guide which say up to but no more than 10. Net is let the buyer decide what to do. I personally don't think you get the cost of the tires back.

I just sold my mh with 7 year old tires but we're in good shape otherwise. New owner swapped them within the week for a set of Goodyears.

Kayteg1 wrote:
You are not thinking $4500 for 8 of new Michelins?

he only has 6 tires

regarding OP question if it was me selling and the tires look ok and have decent tread I would let the buyer decern if it needs tires or not. deal with it if its brought up otherwise don't worry about it like u already said your willing to ajust the price

Place on the market as is. If you don't get any reasonable offers throw tires on it and update the listing. Call it curb appeal.

Kayteg1 wrote:
Hankooks are not that cheap neither.
This is sociological thing.
The truth is that for average buyer set of cheap tires, but new will be good eye catcher.
99% buyers go for what looks good and shines, not for what is reliable and long lasting.
You are not saying what selling price you have in mind and how much new tires will cost.?

I am thinking it's worth about $55k as is. I can get the Hankooks out the door for $425 each so I would add that to the price.

Let the potential new owner decide. Could be a good negotiating subject. New buyer may have better connections for the tire he desires.

I sold my older motorhome to a gentlemen that took it for tires on his way home and was tickled to death with the deal.

If I'm looking at it and it needs new tires I'm going to let you know I know that, and consider it in my offer. Whichever you decide, price accordingly.