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DanLefoot
Explorer
Oct 04, 2014

New tires

Hi folks.
Our 2008 Monaco Knight DP will be 7 years old in Feb. We have 25,000 miles on the odometer. Conventional wisdom is to change tires at 7 years no matter the condition.
So I just got off the phone with Camper World. They want $720 plus tax and $39 for install.( goodyear g670) Seems excessive. Hate to spend 5k on tires and sell the rig next year.
Where do you get your replacement tires?
Thanks.
Dan
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  • Trumpet_Player's avatar
    Trumpet_Player
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2014
    If you are an FMCA member, take a good look at their Michelin tire program.

    Safe travels.
  • jlabr2's avatar
    jlabr2
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2014
    I know a lot of folks here will disagree with me, I put 2 Samsons on the steer axle. My rear tires still good with no sidewall cracks or signs of wear even though they are 7 years old and about 40,000 miles on them. I am ultra conservative. Can you tell? :)
    Bought them from a reputable truck tire store.
  • Tom_N's avatar
    Tom_N
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2014
    If it were me and I was selling next year, I would not replace the tires.

    If next years purchaser bulks about the 8 year old tires offer him a couple thousand and he can buy new tires.
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Oct 05, 2014
    Don't get tires at a RV dealer. Go to a place that does semis. I found out who does the County school buses. They know their stuff and know how to balance big tires.

    I agree that the FMCA deal is a good way to go.
    I did not like my Goodyears. The Michelins made a huge improvement.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Oct 05, 2014
    Have you put almost all the miles on it? If so I'd put two new Hankook's on the front.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2014
    jlabr2 wrote:
    I know a lot of folks here will disagree with me, I put 2 Samsons on the steer axle. My rear tires still good with no sidewall cracks or signs of wear even though they are 7 years old and about 40,000 miles on them. I am ultra conservative. Can you tell? :)
    Bought them from a reputable truck tire store.


    I just purchased my new/used Moho and it has 6 Samson's on it. We just put on 2k miles on it no problem with the tires at all.
  • J-Rooster's avatar
    J-Rooster
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    lbligh wrote:
    If you are an FMCA member, take a good look at their Michelin tire program.

    Safe travels.
    X-2, ON THE FMCA Michelin Fleet Tire Program, this program worked out very well for me! If you want to run your tires longer with peace of mind, then have a tire shop brake each tire down and have the inside casing inspected that will tell the story of your tires.
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Dan, look at your date codes, your tires could be 8-8.5 yrs. old, possibly with date codes from 2006. Our 2008 Dynasty had Michelins with dates from 20-06 to 42-06. I went through the FMCA program replacing all eight tires for about $6,400 (in May of 2013).

    Safe travels,
    MM.
  • down_home's avatar
    down_home
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2014
    Four rear GY670s are 11 years old. No damage and everything is soft rubber.
    Been wondering if I can get another year on them? Coach is stored inside and it never gets real cold nor hot in there.
  • J-Rooster's avatar
    J-Rooster
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    down home wrote:
    Four rear GY670s are 11 years old. No damage and everything is soft rubber.
    Been wondering if I can get another year on them? Coach is stored inside and it never gets real cold nor hot in there.
    I went to Goodyears Official website and I couldn't get any information for you! That website wanted to know your year and make of your coach and your tire size?

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