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6x16inside · 09-03-2017, 06:28 PM

So what do I need to be armed with information wise before going to purchase my first set as a new owner. Seems the coach still has its original set on it...

Hit_the_Rhod · 09-04-2017, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 6x16inside

So what do I need to be armed with information wise before going to purchase my first set as a new owner. Seems the coach still has its original set on it...

First off, you need to know what size, ply rating, weight loading tire your coach requires.

Second, you need to know what type of balancing you will want on your new tires, (beads, standard tire weights, centramatic, etc)

Third, you may want to narrow selection down to a specific brand you wish to purchase.

Fourth, you need to know how to read tire date codes and have in mind how old a (brand new) tire you will be willing to accept in your purchase. Codes are a 4 digit number, for example 1617 means manufactured in the 16th week of 2017. Personally I would demand a tire that is NO more than 3 months old.

Fifth you need to decide whether you wish to keep any or all of the old tires. For instance, some people want to keep the "best" old tire for a spare, some people purchase a 7th new tire for a spare, be aware that even as a spare, the tire ages out just like the ones on the road. Some people will keep the old tires, and sell them on Craigslist or whatever, to someone who for instance may use them on construction equipment in and around construction sites where tires are damaged frequently, or may put them on back tires on dump trucks. The old tires, if not TOO old, and having reasonable tread generally sell for $50.00 to $100.00 each. Other option is to sell them to the people providing the new tires if they are interested. (Make sure that if you keep the tires, or they buy them, that they don't try and charge you a "state mandated" disposal fee since they are disposing of the tires!)

Armed with the knowledge above, you can begin shopping for your new tires at your leisure instead of in a panic on a Saturday night, while on a vacation! Good Luck!

slickest1 · 09-04-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit_the_Rhod

First off, you need to know what size, ply rating, weight loading tire your coach requires.

Second, you need to know what type of balancing you will want on your new tires, (beads, standard tire weights, centramatic, etc)

Third, you may want to narrow selection down to a specific brand you wish to purchase.

Fourth, you need to know how to read tire date codes and have in mind how old a (brand new) tire you will be willing to accept in your purchase. Codes are a 4 digit number, for example 1617 means manufactured in the 16th week of 2017. Personally I would demand a tire that is NO more than 3 months old.

Fifth you need to decide whether you wish to keep any or all of the old tires. For instance, some people want to keep the "best" old tire for a spare, some people purchase a 7th new tire for a spare, be aware that even as a spare, the tire ages out just like the ones on the road. Some people will keep the old tires, and sell them on Craigslist or whatever, to someone who for instance may use them on construction equipment in and around construction sites where tires are damaged frequently, or may put them on back tires on dump trucks. The old tires, if not TOO old, and having reasonable tread generally sell for $50.00 to $100.00 each. Other option is to sell them to the people providing the new tires if they are interested. (Make sure that if you keep the tires, or they buy them, that they don't try and charge you a "state mandated" disposal fee since they are disposing of the tires!)

Armed with the knowledge above, you can begin shopping for your new tires at your leisure instead of in a panic on a Saturday night, while on a vacation! Good Luck!

Good info and choose a reputable tire dealer. Usually one that sells commercial truck tires. They have the knowledge and don't need to overcharge you.

rocketslc · 09-05-2017, 06:54 PM

Nevada had a chance to charge tire rip off guy, and didn't

Tire shop owner who avoided prosecution in Nevada faces up to $50K in fines in Utah - The Salt Lake Tribune

ArmandV · 04-03-2018, 08:04 PM

Out of curiosity, I took a gander at this thread and am wondering if there's anything new?

Have the bad apples at the Flying J been dealt with by the law?

rocketslc · 04-03-2018, 11:14 PM

To be fair, the tire shop is located next to the Flying J.
I have not been able to find any new information since this article in the Salt Lake Tribune
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...-15-travelers/

rocketslc · 04-03-2018, 11:19 PM

I did find a newer article from a day ago
More fines levied against the owner
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...interstate-15/

TXTiger · 04-04-2018, 12:45 AM

Glad I came upon this post. I drive I-15 and US 93 often. My brother lives in Rexburg ID and my best friend lives near Bosie so I drive both of these highways often after passing Las Vegas. I have passed the Shell on 93/I-80 as well as the Flying J at Beaver many times. I will be going that way in a few weeks and will make a point not to stop at either of them.

guardrail53 · 04-04-2018, 01:56 AM

Sad that there are people like that out there!

That said, At the same exit, (Flying J exit, Beaver, Ut.) if going N. turn right, going S., turn left, and go about 3/4s of a mile, past where the road curve's to the right a little bit, great little fuel stop on the right, cheaper prices, best chicken strips ever, great people, nice and clean, where the locals go!
I used to stop there, and the TA in Parawon all the time when I was hauling in and out of Vegas!
If someone approaches me trying to sell me something,

, when I am out minding my own business, fueling, checking my equipment, I usually tell them "Not interested", and if they are insistent, the next words out of my mouth are not as pleasant, for sure!

Rail!

UTTransplant · 04-04-2018, 06:33 AM

Instead of stopping in Scipio, Beaver, or New Harmony (all of which have the tire scam), stop at the Maberick station in Fillmore. Good prices, easy access, good food, and a clean store.

ArmandV · 04-04-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketslc

To be fair, the tire shop is located next to the Flying J.
I have not been able to find any new information since this article in the Salt Lake Tribune
https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...-15-travelers/

Thanks for pointing that out!

wa8yxm · 04-04-2018, 07:31 AM

Years ago 60 Minutes put a "Family" in a car, Michigan plates, A Ford car I might add, and Drove it south.. Now the Ford only applies because one of the people in the car actually is a Ford Engineer and FORD certified the car in PERFECT condition before they left Dearborn.

They also sent a undercover camera truck....

They stopped at many gas stations and other places.. And in one (Back then it was Standard) station they filmed the attendent pulling some sneaky stuff (I forget if it was piercing a tire of oiling a shock absober) Well before they showed the segment they previewed it for Standard's local field rep. Who after watching the segment ask to borrow a phone.

Home office
Sign crew
Pumper truck

By the end of the day the Standard Oil sign was on a truck headed back to the warehouse, all Standard oil products had been cleared out, The gasoline tanks underground were empty and the station was no longer allowed to display the Standard Oil logo. That fast.

Popular Mechanics... (A magazine) Did the same thing they also used a Ford.

Nothing special about Ford save that in both cases one of the people in the car was provided by Ford Motors, the cars were in perfect working order in some cases. in the Popular Mechanics case the ford representive "engineered" a simple problem. like a bad spark plug wire or some such as they were testing repair shops.

Popular Electronics.. Same thing but with Televisions.

Lots of repair places got "new management" or padlocks after (or more than likely before) those articles went to press.

Ready2Travel · 04-04-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UTTransplant

Instead of stopping in Scipio, Beaver, or New Harmony (all of which have the tire scam), stop at the Maberick station in Fillmore. Good prices, easy access, good food, and a clean store.

I have stopped at the Texaco in Scipio a few times in the last few years. Sometimes on gas buddy they have the lowest price for diesel and they have a pump away from the regular pumps that is easy in and out for a big rig. Last trip that way last year the price for diesel was not so great there so did not stop.

azpete · 04-04-2018, 09:31 AM

this area is well known for scams.
from tires, shocks, to hamburgers. everyone seems out to shortchange you, or sell you something at inflated prices. and i mean everyone. i drive thru there all the time, and stop when i need fuel. i do not let anyone even clean my windshield. i buy my fuel, if the need and price is right. the maverick station down the way is a far better place to do business.
local law enforcement said, "if you fall for it, its your fault. we cant do anything about it."