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05-02-2014, 08:01 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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New Michelins for the coach through FMCA.
Today I bought new set of Michelins for the Knight through the FMCA program.
The cost including labor, etc for six tires was $3580. (275/70R/22.5)
The date codes were 3,4,7 week of 2014
The tires were marked "Made in Spain"
Hankooks were $3200
Nangkang $2200
Firestone $2850
Toyos not available in this size
Non FMCA price for the Michelins were $4420
I also got a quote on MH insurance through FMCA and that quote was $300 less than what I have been paying.
Thanks for the information and advice given on this forum!
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05-02-2014, 08:24 PM
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How do you join fmca?
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Larry and Kim
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05-02-2014, 08:38 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Westcliffe, CO
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Just go to www.fmca.com and you can join.
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2000 Monaco Dynasty 34 York / 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel / 2017 Polaris General
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05-02-2014, 08:41 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Salem, Oregon
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Logon FMCA.com hit join button
Ezpz
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Monaco Knight 38PST
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05-03-2014, 12:23 AM
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tires
Are you sure your size is 275/70/22.5 and not 275/80/22.5
steve
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05-03-2014, 04:48 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SPA48
Are you sure your size is 275/70/22.5 and not 275/80/22.5
steve
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Probably fat fingers and he meant to hit the 8 and not the 7. I have 275/80R22.5 XZA3+ on our coach. Michelin does not make a 295/70R22.5 and the 275/80R22.5 is almost identical in circumference and width. Bridgestone does not make a 275/80 so if you were buying Bridgestone you would go with the 295/70.
Bob
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05-03-2014, 07:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodine
Probably fat fingers and he meant to hit the 8 and not the 7. I have 275/80R22.5 XZA3+ on our coach. Michelin does not make a 295/70R22.5 and the 275/80R22.5 is almost identical in circumference and width. Bridgestone does not make a 275/80 so if you were buying Bridgestone you would go with the 295/70.
Bob
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I have 275/70R22.5 XZA2 ENERGY tires on my rig all around. I just looked at the Michelin site and they still sell these. Not sure what specific tire OP purchased but that size is available from Michelin.
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05-03-2014, 11:02 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Salem, Oregon
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I double checked my tire size and they are 275/70R/22.5
Guess what?
The right front one is flat!
The same tire was low when I picked it up yesterday and the tire sensor alarm was going off.
The salesman thought his guy was sloppy on tire pressures. The other five were spot on.
I have call in to dealer now waiting and weekend trip cancelled.
FlashG
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Monaco Knight 38PST
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05-03-2014, 12:27 PM
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Just wondering....but could you tell us why you went with the Michelin rather than a cheaper tire...say Hankook?
Ron
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05-03-2014, 12:47 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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I chose the Michelins because the price after discount was close and the Michelins has more plys.
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Monaco Knight 38PST
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05-03-2014, 12:52 PM
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Location: Missouri City, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlashG
Today I bought new set of Michelins for the Knight through the FMCA program.
The cost including labor, etc for six tires was $3580. (275/70R/22.5)
The date codes were 3,4,7 week of 2014
The tires were marked "Made in Spain"
Hankooks were $3200
Nangkang $2200
Firestone $2850
Toyos not available in this size
Non FMCA price for the Michelins were $4420
I also got a quote on MH insurance through FMCA and that quote was $300 less than what I have been paying.
Thanks for the information and advice given on this forum!
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Are they the "Energy" tire. I have been waiting for the Michelin 275/70/22.5 Energy tire here in the Houston area but they were on back order from Michelin.
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2003 Forest River Cardinal Platinum 37' 5th Wheel
1976 31' Airstream
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05-03-2014, 12:56 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Salem, Oregon
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Yes, XZA2 Energy
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Monaco Knight 38PST
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05-03-2014, 01:00 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Salem, Oregon
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As I type this, the dealer is replacing the right front flat tire because I insisted.
He said it would not be balanced.
I suggested he take it and the wheel back to the shop and balance it. That required manager approval. Lol
He claims the leak was from my Pressure Pro cap.
FlashG
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Monaco Knight 38PST
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05-03-2014, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Missouri City, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlashG
Yes, XZA2 Energy
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Good, I will check with my local ltire shop about ordering 6 for my coach with the FMCA program.
Thanks
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2003 Forest River Cardinal Platinum 37' 5th Wheel
1976 31' Airstream
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