Michelins tires

[Jerry Carr]

FYI

I called Superior Tire Service Inc. 1409 Ne Columbia Blvd Portland, OR 97211 for the FMCA deal on Michelins tires 295/80R22.5 Michelin XZA2 load H (quotes are $715.00) less the FMCA discount $670.+ some excise tax. They now have inventory on hand.

[Joel Ashley]

That's somewhat more than what Larry Williams just paid for his 275/70 Michelin XZA2 Energy at Bob Dickman's in Junction City/Eugene ($495.89 plus $32.51 FET each).  Is there that much difference in price just relative to tire size?

-Joel

[Larry Williams]

That's somewhat more than what Larry Williams just paid for his 275/70 Michelin XZA2 Energy at Bob Dickman's in Junction City/Eugene ($495.89 plus $32.51 FET each).  Is there that much difference in price just relative to tire size?

-Joel

It is the size. There is a huge difference. But I seem to remember it was $638 plus $42 FET. He needs to get the prices from FMCA. Check the website. Of course that price may have included installation, if so that is a good price.

[Jerry Carr]

bottom line on the new FMCA pricing for the XZA2 in the 295/80 22.5 H load) $679.00 this includes the $40.90 FET. Superior Tire in Portland now has inventory on hand (date 4-14) The FMCA does not offer any deal on the install

[Keith Moffett]

Ran into a new friend at an RV park.  We got to talking tires, his were installed new when they bought the coach in 2007.  We checked the date code because there is noticable checking and found them to be new in 2000.  Thats right 14 years old!
He started pricing tires and found Michelin running $300. More per tire than Toyo for 295.80  22.5
Interestingly Les Shwab in Wa is slightly cheaper than in Or. So you lose half of the money you save on no tax buying in Or.
The price after mount, balance etc was $1650 verses $1050 for two tires.
This reflects the retail price not the FMCA discount price but going by above postings there is no way you will make up the difference.

[Keith Moffett]

So, after some thought I decided to stay with Toyo tires.  I just couldn't justify the cost of changing to Michelin.  I had Les Schwab order in four new 12R M170 tires and the invoice including Wa tax,mount, balance and all new stems came to just under $2800.
Keith

[Tom and Pam Brown]

Keith, I installed Toyo as well, they time out before I can wear out so the extra cost seemed not a good idea for my particular situation.

[Keith Oliver]

When I bought my new coach at the end of March, the dealer was unable to find Michelins, so I was given a choice between Toyo and others.  8 Toyo 295/75 x 22.5, mounted, stems, taxes, all in from Phoenix AZ $4500.00.  I don't expect to see significant wear in the next 10 years, so saving the $ seems the best course.

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Keith,
How do they ride v Mich or GYs.?
Steve

[Tom and Pam Brown]

Steve, on my coach it had Michelins when I bought it 5 years ago.  The Toyos to me have a equal or superior ride.

[Jerry Carr]

Steve I did notice a big difference in the improved ride of the michelin

[Ron Langdon]

Just put a new set of XZA2 on our 2008 PT. Had to wait about 2 months, but Phelps Tires in Mt. Vernon did the job at the FMCA price plus their mounting costs. Big $ hit, but have already noticed the difference in the ride. Much smoother and quieter.

[Keith Moffett]

Keith,
How do they ride v Mich or GYs.?
Steve

Will have to let you know.  They will be installed on Wednesday.  I am replacing Toyo with new Toyo so I dont expect big changes.

Keith

[Keith Oliver]

Steve:

I test drove the new coach on GYs, then had Toyos mounted.  The test drive was too short to get a feel for diverse conditions, but compared to the old Contessa, on Bridgestones, I find the Toyo ride noticeably nicer.  I haven't ridden Michelins, so can't comment on them.
Keith

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Keith,
Thx for the info. I had GYs on my Contessa but the Marquis has Michelins which ride much better but was curious as to the Toyos as an alternative when I'm due for another set.
Steve