Tire question

[Ev]

Getting two front tires Michelin XRV 245/70R 19.5 load range F $532 per tire mounted balanced and installed is this a decent price Hankooks came in at $411 I'm leaning towards the michelins.....Any thoughts

[tropical36]

Ev wrote:
Getting two front tires Michelin XRV 245/70R 19.5 load range F $532 per tire mounted balanced and installed is this a decent price Hankooks came in at $411 I'm leaning towards the michelins.....Any thoughts

Why would you want to pay that much more for the Michelins....and
is it because of their expert marketing techniques or something else?

[kmb1966]

Ev wrote:
Getting two front tires Michelin XRV 245/70R 19.5 load range F $532 per tire mounted balanced and installed is this a decent price Hankooks came in at $411 I'm leaning towards the michelins.....Any thoughts

Load range "F"??
Are you sure you don't need load range "G"?

[Ray_IN]

Michelin also has tire problems, their tires commonly used on motor homes are well-known for developing sidewall cracks, which sometimes require replacement. Michelin truck tires are made from a proprietary formula which is designed for daily use, sitting still causes the problem. OTR trucks do not have this cracking problem.
That is from an acquaintance who owns a tire store. I have no proof or documentation, just repeating what I was told.

[BigBlockTank]

rgatijnet1 wrote:
If you are near Orlando, there are numerous TRUCK tire shops that will come to you and change out the tires. You can even order tires online and have them delivered to you and then contact someone to come and change them out. If you use the balancing BEADS, you can balance them on the spot with no machines needed.

I use Centramatic balancers in my motorhome. They work very, very well...not real cheap, but worth the tire wear they save.

[rgatijnet1]

If you are near Orlando, there are numerous TRUCK tire shops that will come to you and change out the tires. You can even order tires online and have them delivered to you and then contact someone to come and change them out. If you use the balancing BEADS, you can balance them on the spot with no machines needed.

[Ev]

JumboJet wrote:
I was at Ft. Wilderness a few weeks ago. A nice campground resort. A little pricey and then add in a $62/day golf cart rental. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves.

Looking at all the Disney infrastructure and transportation, I know why the prices are high.

We have been coming here for years and yes it is pricey but the enjoyment and memories with our kids and now grandson far and beyond out way the price. It's a great place to RV

[JumboJet]

I was at Ft. Wilderness a few weeks ago. A nice campground resort. A little pricey and then add in a $62/day golf cart rental. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves.

Looking at all the Disney infrastructure and transportation, I know why the prices are high.

[Ev]

Soooo I went with the michelins great service from tire brigade in Orlando Florida for a mobile service I thought they had fair prices gentlemans name is David fast efficient service inspected all my tires I would absolutely recommend this company now I should have a little piece of mind on our return trip

[darsben]

No to the Goodyears as they have been hiding problems with their tires for quite a while now. Big article the other day about it.

Guess it comes down to the date code on the tire. If Michelin,s have a recent date I would go with them.
Since you do not want to move the rig "it is what it is"


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[Ev]

falconbrother wrote:
My guess is you're at the mercy of the mobile service. I did not know there were RV and non-RV tires.

I was told RV tires are made with different material to withstand sittings for periods of time and exposure to the sun and the rubber is softer to reduce sway

[Dale_Traveling]

falconbrother wrote:
My guess is you're at the mercy of the mobile service. I did not know there were RV and non-RV tires.

I'm thinking the same thing. I paid $500 on the side on the interstate for a Goodyear 245/70R 19.5 three years ago. Looks like prices have increased a bit.

[falconbrother]

My guess is you're at the mercy of the mobile service. I did not know there were RV and non-RV tires.

[J-Rooster]

FMCA has a Michelin Tire Discount Program where you can buy Michelin Tires much cheaper.

[Ev]

Thanks for the responses so far. I'm actually at Ft. Wilderness (Disney) don't want to move the MH so I'm using mobile services he has goodyears for 600 the michelins are 532 and he suggested Dunlop non RV for 432