Time for new tires

[BPoland]

It’s time to put new tires on our Bay Star. She currently has the original Goodyear G670 245/70 R19.5 . They want over $600 per tire plus mount and balance or a little over $4K out the door. Have Goodyears gotten any better over the years? I can’t afford to make a $4K so, please give me some insight. Which Brands are good? Which brands should I stay away from? Current tire load rating is G 14 ply (133)

Thanks in advance!

[WILDEBILL308]

Have you looked at the FMCA tire discount program? I see Continental 245/70R19.5
Conti Hybrid HS3 tires for $390.83 +tax.
BFGOODRICH 245/70R19.5 RCTRLS LRH $362.36 + tax
MICHELIN 245/70R19.5 PILOT XZE LRH - NA XZE $454.16 + tax
I like the Continentals better than MICHELIN.
Bill

[Dennis C.]

The FMCA discount program is awesome.

[PanJH]

Originally Posted by Dennis C.

The FMCA discount program is awesome.

I found NTCS ( https://nationaltireconciergeservices.com/ ) had much better prices than FMCA. They had tires delivered to a shop near me who installed them. date codes were within 3 months of current date.

[Dennis C.]

That’s great. I know tires are a big investment and discounts really make a big difference.

[GW4607]

I would sure shop TOYO tires before I purchased. Great tire and excellent price point.

[JFXG]

I replaced my six 8 y/o Michelin XZA2 a few years ago. They gave me eight reliable years with nary a problem, and naught but a few hairline sidewall cracks.
I would have bought Michelin again, but for the abundance of other tires, well reviewed, excellent quality, and substantially less expensive. I simply could not justify the Michelins.
I settled on a set of the Sumitomo ST719, an excellent tire with many great reviews, well accepted by professionals, made in USA, and priced at that time out the door at about $2300 the set. I am well pleased with them. My tires are 275/70/22.5, so you may do better on price at your size. I recommend seeking out a smallish independent shop for good deals and perhaps better availability.

[dbike199]

Do you have to pay an annual fee to join? I can't tell by looking at their website.

Originally Posted by PanJH

I found NTCS ( https://nationaltireconciergeservices.com/ ) had much better prices than FMCA. They had tires delivered to a shop near me who installed them. date codes were within 3 months of current date.

[SteveJ.]

Originally Posted by dbike199

Do you have to pay an annual fee to join? I can't tell by looking at their website.

Yes and it is a bit substantial. But before you blow them off do check out the benefits. A big one is returning you and your RV home in case of medical issues. A way better price on this than I have found elsewhere in the market. Check it out.

[PanJH]

Originally Posted by dbike199

Do you have to pay an annual fee to join? I can't tell by looking at their website.

No it's a one time fee.... then you can buy tires for any vehicle thru the years.

[PanJH]

Originally Posted by SteveJ.

Yes and it is a bit substantial. But before you blow them off do check out the benefits. A big one is returning you and your RV home in case of medical issues. A way better price on this than I have found elsewhere in the market. Check it out.

I think you are talking about FMCA--- OP was asking about NTCS, which is a one time fee.

[SteveJ.]

Originally Posted by PanJH

I think you are talking about FMCA--- OP was asking about NTCS, which is a one time fee.

Dang it all. That's what I get for posting pre-coffee.

Too late to delete, sorry, folks.

Thanks from mid Flowriduh.

[BPoland]

Thanks so much for the feedback and opinions. The easiest and most expensive way would be to stick with the Goodyear G670, but, at over $600 a tire, it’s more than I want to spend. Thanks again I really appreciate the input.

Bill

[bobmar]

We replaced Michelin XRV drives with Michelin XZE 245/70R19.5 in ‘21. We chose Michelin cuz, at the time, they beat the price of any other manufacturer(other than China bombs). Proved well on first set and the new ones ride/control well. Tires are preference. Good luck!!!