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Tires for a 2000 Monaco Diplomat 38A

tpwelker
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I am looking at purchasing this Monaco, and before I negotiate or look at the tires I want to know replacement cost. I know it has 22.5 inch wheels but not sure of the other sizes. My father runs Michelin tires and is very happy. Any recommendations?
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Norm___Deb
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If you are even considering Goodyear, Google Goodyear Florida Lawsuit and then ask yourself why you would want to spend a dime with Goodyear. In my experience Goodyears are junk and Michelin or Hankook are both very good.
Norm

2001 Monaco Knight 38' DP Triple Slide
2001 4WD Blazer in back

"Everything I will ever tell you will be 100% the truth, or would be 100% the truth if it actually happened."

tomgagne
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I just purchased 6 275s Michelin xza2 energy for my 2002 diplomat through fmca. Fmca price was 498 each and about 120 ea for taxes balance mount disposal. Tires have a date of 14 16. The dealer I went through said inventory is low and long backlog on the xrv.

imgoin4it
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Go through the formal steps like Waynelee said. From my experience many dealers will tell you they participate in the michelin program when in fact they do not. They will also tell you they can match it and they cannot. Not even all truck tire dealers that sell michelin tires can match and or participate. It must be an approved dealer and as has been said you only pay the dealer for mounting and balance. Michelin charges you card that you have to preregister with michelin.
Howard,Connie,& Bella,
One spoiled schnauzer
2007 Newmar KSDP
4dr Jeep Wrangler

WayneLee
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Under the FMCA plan, the dealer doesn't know the price of the tires. To find this out, you need to contact the FMCA office or their web site. I just replaced 6 XZA's on my coach. According to the dealer, my price for the tires was lower than his cost! I just paid the dealer for mounting, and putting Equal in the front tires for balancing. Michelin charged my credit card for the tires.

There are very specific steps that you need to take for the FMCA plan. And, you will need to find a truck tire shop that participates in the Michelin Advantage program. I found a shop just 2 miles from my house.

By the way, I have heard, but haven't confirmed, that the FMCA plan has been expanded to include automobile tires and small truck tires. Does anyone know if this is true?

Wayne Lee
Out West Somewhere



2016 Forest River Sunseeker 3050DS Class C | Hummer H3 dinghy

tpwelker
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Thank you! I have a FMCA membership I will see if any dealers here honor that program. The prices I'm getting here are like $646.99 per tire out the door, for Michelin XCE 255/70R 22.5.

jocat54
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My 1999 Monaco Diplomat 38' has 255/70/22.5.

I am putting tires on (6) in the very near future (couple of weeks)and will probably go with Hankook tires.

The best price I have found online is from simpletire (know nothing about them yet) $1893.46 including FET and shipping.
"All it takes for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing"

John & Kathy & Gizmo (maltipoo)
1999 38ft Monaco Diplomat DP
Leakey, Tx (Texas Hill Country)

imgoin4it
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My 275/70/22.5 michelin tires purchased through the FMCA program cost $510 each plus mount and balance.
Howard,Connie,& Bella,
One spoiled schnauzer
2007 Newmar KSDP
4dr Jeep Wrangler

ROYBUCK
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No body never did tell him what size. Mine is a 2002 has 275/70/22.5 probably same as yours. Roy
Roy B Coal Miners Son
USMC Ret
Semper Fi

Tom_Barb
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J-Rooster wrote:
I have Michelin XRV's on my coach. I bought them at discount thru FMCA and there Michelin Fleet Tire Discount Program the tires cost me $379.00 per tire one year ago. Good luck to you in whatever you end up buying.


Me too.
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JL toad.

blakduk01
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I replaced the Michelins on my 2000 georgie boy with Toyo's. Total cost
was 2800 mounted and balanced.

J-Rooster
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I have Michelin XRV's on my coach. I bought them at discount thru FMCA and there Michelin Fleet Tire Discount Program the tires cost me $379.00 per tire one year ago. Good luck to you in whatever you end up buying.

The_Texan
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According to this 2000 Monaco brochure, they are 255/70R22.5. However, you can upgrade them to 275/70R22.5, which Monaco did the next year.

Bob & Betsy - USN Aviation Ret'd '78 & LEO Ret'd '03 & "Oath Keeper Forever"


2005 HR Endeavor 40PRQ, '11 Silverado LT, Ex Cab 6.2L NHT 4x4, w/2017 Rzr 4-900 riding in 16+' enclosed trailer in back.
Where the wheels are stopped today

tpwelker
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What size? I am trying to get an Idea before I look. I know it has 22.5 what does your Monaco have?

P3TC
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I put Yokohamas on mine....about $500 apiece installed.

Good ride!

Bill
:)1998 Monaco Diplomat