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ga traveler · 10-03-2019, 02:38 PM

It is time for new tires. I am looking for good prices. If you found good prices for tires please give the price and where you bought them. I am leaning toward Toyo tires. I would consider other brands. If you can help, thanks in advance.

Gary RVRoamer · 10-03-2019, 06:07 PM

Don't you want to narrow down the geographic range? Would it do you any good if somebody found a good price in a town 1500 miles away?

You can also get an excellent price buying the tires from an online source such as Simpletire.com, tirerack.com, amazon.com, etc. but you have to find a local installer at a reasonable price.

ga traveler · 10-03-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer

Don't you want to narrow down the geographic range? Would it do you any good if somebody found a good price in a town 1500 miles away? QUOTE–‐---'------'I started camping in 1968. Since that time I have bought many tires. I have never seen a local dealer offer great prices. I am assuming someone who found great prices did so online or from a national chain.

You can also get an excellent price buying the tires from an online source such as Simpletire.com, tirerack.com, amazon.com, etc. but you have to find a local installer at a reasonable price.

I am 79 years old but still do all my work on the motorhome. I will
be removing the tires and breaking them down and remounting them myself.r

pops2 · 10-03-2019, 07:57 PM

check with FMCA. through their tire purchase benefit program

Waiter21 · 10-04-2019, 05:07 AM

I bought two Cooper Roadmasters a couple years ago, $215 each. The tire place mounted and balanced them for $50 each. (245/70R19.5)

I buy two tires every three years and rotate them.

Baby’s got new shoes. – 1999 Southwind 35S

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cotton top · 10-06-2019, 01:12 PM

Waiter 21- I’ve thought about doing that also. What sequence do you rotate the tires?

Waiter21 · 10-06-2019, 02:20 PM

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Waiter 21- I’ve thought about doing that also. What sequence do you rotate the tires?

Take a look at the link.. There is a diagram that shows how I rotate the tires.

Doing it this way keeps new tires on the steers.

Baby’s got new shoes. – 1999 Southwind 35S

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sask934 · 10-06-2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiter21

I bought two Cooper Roadmasters a couple years ago, $215 each. The tire place mounted and balanced them for $50 each. (245/70R19.5)

I buy two tires every three years and rotate them.

Baby’s got new shoes. – 1999 Southwind 35S

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I bought six of these Tires and I put 1600 miles on them thus far. I paid $1700 Cad and $69 a pcs for mounting a balance.

hbrandon · 10-07-2019, 06:12 AM

I suggest you call Airport Commercial Tire in Riverdale,Ga not too far from you. I live in the Forest Park area, and buy all my tires from them. The number is 404-863-2045. Speak to Donny,the owner. I have run Sailun tires on two MHs with no problems or complaints. Donny will get whatever brand you want and they will be fresh. Good Luck Hugh

hbrandon · 10-07-2019, 06:23 AM

I have two centramatic balancers for the rear if interested. My number is 770-961-6447

Gary RVRoamer · 10-07-2019, 10:38 AM

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I am 79 years old but still do all my work on the motorhome. I will
be removing the tires and breaking them down and remounting them myself.

Great! I'd use Simpletire.com to look up the 245/70R19.5 size and take my pick. Sumitomo and Toyo have some excellent choices in that size, and Hankook, Cooper and Kumho as well. You wouldn't go wrong with any of them and the prices are much better than Michelin, Goodyear or Bridgestone.

I'd look for a model designated "Mixed Service" or "Regional Delivery", either of which includes typical motorhome usage.

Here's a search for that size at Simple Tire.

https://simpletire.com/catalog?width...ory=AUTOMOBILE

ga traveler · 10-10-2019, 04:10 PM

Found four for 1375.00. Out the door. Locally. TOYO M143 245/70R 19.5. Happy camper. Thanks to all for your help. I had planned to go back with Goodyear but best price was 2400.00. Out the door.