I've been pricing out tires locally for my Class C 21QB, but in a few weeks I will be doing a trip through the Fraser Valley into the US, so I was wondering if anybody could suggest good (as in good deals) tire shops in BC or the Pacific Northwest? I'm not too brand specific, but would prefer to stick with reputable products like Michelin, Firestone, Cooper, etc.Thanks for all suggestions.

Have you thought about buying on EBAY, Tire Rack or Tirebuyer and having them held for Pick up on U.S. side? You can get them mounted and balanced at any good tire dealer. Tire Buyer is my online favorite.As for tire stores I have no knowledge of the area you will be in But my go to store is usually BIG "O" tire and so far I have had good luck with them on price ad service wherever I am. This also gives me somewhere to go in a different city should I have a problem

I would check Costco. They get 'second's, perfectly good tires that have a cosmetic blemish. Because of he size, rv tires tend to be quite pricey. You might do a little better south of the border but with duty and our devalued dollar you might be as well off buying at home.

romore wrote:I would check Costco. They get 'second's, perfectly good tires that have a cosmetic blemish. Because of he size, rv tires tend to be quite pricey. You might do a little better south of the border but with duty and our devalued dollar you might be as well off buying at home.Duty???? I know if I was traveling in Canada and had to buy a new tire I wouldn't bother listing it or declaring it to US Customs. It's just part of keeping the vehicle running, like gas. Now if they check as see a big Canadian Tire sticker pasted to my tires I'd just tell them, yeah I was forced to replace the tires. And then I ask Do I have to declare everything I bought to keep it on the road, like gas too?

I've purchased tires at Costco and Les Schwab, both are good places but for an RV you're best off going to Les Schwab as I don't think that Costco can handle RV's. Les Schwab carries the Toyo brand which is a high quality tire, and their stores emphasize customer service no matter where located (ID, WA, OR, MT, etc). Check them out and you should be able to have tires in a day if they don't have your size in stock. And their service doesn't end with the purchase of your new tires, you get rotation, pressure checks, etc in the future at no cost; Toyo Open Country is a fine tire that can carry the weight of an RV.

Tire dealers in BC, Washington state or Oregon.

darsben
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2014
Have you thought about buying on EBAY, Tire Rack or Tirebuyer and having them held for Pick up on U.S. side? You can get them mounted and balanced at any good tire dealer. Tire Buyer is my online favorite.
As for tire stores I have no knowledge of the area you will be in But my go to store is usually BIG "O" tire and so far I have had good luck with them on price ad service wherever I am. This also gives me somewhere to go in a different city should I have a problem
downtheroad
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
Discount Tire
Les Schwab
Costco
romore
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2014
I would check Costco. They get 'second's, perfectly good tires that have a cosmetic blemish. Because of he size, rv tires tend to be quite pricey. You might do a little better south of the border but with duty and our devalued dollar you might be as well off buying at home.
bob_nestor
Explorer III
Apr 20, 2014
romore wrote:
I would check Costco. They get 'second's, perfectly good tires that have a cosmetic blemish. Because of he size, rv tires tend to be quite pricey. You might do a little better south of the border but with duty and our devalued dollar you might be as well off buying at home.

Duty???? I know if I was traveling in Canada and had to buy a new tire I wouldn't bother listing it or declaring it to US Customs. It's just part of keeping the vehicle running, like gas. Now if they check as see a big Canadian Tire sticker pasted to my tires I'd just tell them, yeah I was forced to replace the tires. And then I ask Do I have to declare everything I bought to keep it on the road, like gas too?
Islandman
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
I've purchased tires at Costco and Les Schwab, both are good places but for an RV you're best off going to Les Schwab as I don't think that Costco can handle RV's. Les Schwab carries the Toyo brand which is a high quality tire, and their stores emphasize customer service no matter where located (ID, WA, OR, MT, etc). Check them out and you should be able to have tires in a day if they don't have your size in stock. And their service doesn't end with the purchase of your new tires, you get rotation, pressure checks, etc in the future at no cost; Toyo Open Country is a fine tire that can carry the weight of an RV.
n7bsn
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014
Discount Tire as also don't think CostCo can handle Motorhomes
Last year I was replacing the tires on the Focus, CostCo had a discount coupon on Michelin tires. While I was there someone came looking for a tire-size CostCo didn't stock. The CostCo tire guy suggested she go to Discount Tire, saying it was where he went when CostCo couldn't get the tire he wanted.

A couple years ago I need to replace the tires on the Truck, same brand/model Discount beat both CostCo and Les Schwab.

Actually the only time I have done business with Les Schwab lately I needed an inner-tube for a cart. Discount had to break someone away from fixing tires to tell me they were out of stock. Les Schwab had three guys standing around doing nothing....

I used to go to Les Schwab most of the time, however after Les retired from running the business I watched prices climb and service decline.
wcjeep
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014
I like les Schwab. In case of warranty problems the stores are everywhere.
Z-Peller
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014
Try calling OK Tire Store on 96th ave in Langley. They are well aware of US pricing and try to do the best they can. They do truck tires at that location too, so can handle an RV tire change.
Beverley_Ken
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014
Yes, they have to be (should be) declared, when returning home. They ask about the $ value of the goods that you are bringing back to Canada, sometimes they get more specific. On a recent trip, we asked if we had made any changes or modifications to the MH.
You may be able to 'legally' bring them back by using your duty free exemptions.
Many years ago, we were questioned about the new looking tires on the car, explained that they had been replaced before starting on the trip.

Beverley and Ken
garyhaupt
Explorer
Apr 21, 2014
You can great tires at fab prices from Kal Tire. That and they have shops almost across Canada. I just got new ones, and with the 'snowflake' for 1,100.00. It's their house brand, Wildcat. You get good service from them and they have an unwritten agreement with Les Schwab.

I should add, these were my second set. Got 65,000 out of the first.

Gary Haupt