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09-08-2011, 12:30 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Jose, CA,US
Posts: 74
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Tire replacement in Oregon
We also have the Michelin 255/80 R22.V XRV tires and with 50,000 miles and 5 years tires are showing signs of cracking. After reading the posts we're wondering who has shopped in Oregon for tires and what are the best places to go? Is there an advantage to looking at a Cummins dealer over a regular tire shop like Les Schwab?
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2006 Itasca Meridian 36G
Towing a 2011 Honda CRV
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09-08-2011, 12:39 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 560
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I priced tires at Les Schwab and others. Ended up getting the best price from Superior Tire, they have several stores. I got mine in Portland.
If you're and FMCA member you can use their program and save even more.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft
Charter Lifetime GS Member, SKP, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '14 CR-V
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09-08-2011, 12:55 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Jose, CA,US
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Thx for the quick response. What is FMCA deal?
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2006 Itasca Meridian 36G
Towing a 2011 Honda CRV
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09-08-2011, 01:00 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 560
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Go to the FMCA site for info.
http://community.fmca.com/topic/2925...-tire-program/
Latest info is on page 4, post #63 by a "tmoning".
Any Michelin dealer that processes National Accounts can handle it.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft
Charter Lifetime GS Member, SKP, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '14 CR-V
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09-08-2011, 08:54 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Western WA
Posts: 209
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Another benefit for shopping in Oregon, NO sales tax!
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'07 Winnebago Journey 34H, ISB-02, MH2500
Toad - '08 Ford Taurus X
Blue Ox, Aventa
US Gear UBS
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09-08-2011, 09:06 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Pahrump, NV
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Last time we bought tires for an 'A' the best deal for us eas at Les Schwab in Junction City.
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2011 Airstream Classic Limited
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax/Allison
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09-09-2011, 11:31 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 274
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I have an appointment to get six new tires at Schwabbies in Eugene on Monday. Superior tire beat their price but doesn't have the tire in stock. L.S. does. Go figure. Oh and four are under 6 months old and two are 6 months and two weeks.
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09-09-2011, 11:39 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Oregon
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If your sticking with Michelin's you might give Costco a call. I put Toyo's on my rig and used Les Schwab.
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09-09-2011, 01:06 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2009
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I bought my Michelins at Costco in Portland, they won't mount them and had to order them in, but even with paying for the mounting and balancing at a regular tire store I found them to be the best price.
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2004 Newmar KSDP 3353
Surrey B.C.
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09-09-2011, 01:16 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 560
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FleetMan
Another benefit for shopping in Oregon, NO sales tax!
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I went to the Vancouver, WA Costco and asked for a price quote on tires for my wifes car, he mentioned that they don't sell many tires. So, I asked; why? He said everyone drives across the river to Portland to get them. Gee, a 10 mile drive and you save 8.3%! Who would ever think of doing that?
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft
Charter Lifetime GS Member, SKP, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '14 CR-V
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09-09-2011, 10:10 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Anacortes, WA (Stick & Brick)
Posts: 68
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If you live in Oregon, Les Schwab should be a no-brainer. We've lived in Washington for many years and have been Schwab customers for at least 30.
Some years back, we had a Honda Accord on a lease. We ran across something that put a hole in the sidewall of a front tire. The lease agreement mandated keeping the same brand of tire on both wheels on the same axle
We had the car towed to Schwab and they offered to put two new tires of their Toyo brand on the front, to meet the lease agreement and only charged us for one. Needless to say, we feel fortunate to live in the Schwab service area and wouldn't consider going anyplace else.
When we bought our rig last year, it had the original OEM Goodyears from 2001. We went to the Schwab store in town and the manager, knowng they were for an RV, searched the warehouse records and found a set of six tires that were less than seven weeks old from their DOT manufacture date.
Compared to the GY's, the improvement in ride quality is significant. They aren't the cheapest (about $2200 for six), but the after-sale service is worth whatever the extra cost is, IMO.
I have no connection wtih Schwab except as a very satisfied customer.
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Frank Damp -Anacortes, WA,(DW- Eileen)
ex-pat Brits (1968) and ex-RVers.
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09-10-2011, 05:15 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern California
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If you are going with Michelin's it is worth the $50 to join FMCA and be eligible for thier deal. I saved over $100 a tire on 275 70 r 22.5
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2001 Safari Panther
Tiger Track, Koni shocks
Newbe Southern California based
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09-10-2011, 05:28 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 478
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Hardy - I'm not timely with a response but I'll do it now. At the Redmond ralley last year Les S. was selling Michelins and Camping World (Portland) was selling Goodyears. I ended up with Goodyear 670's at a significant savings over what I would have paid for Michelins. I know there are arguments for and against both tire companies but both I think put out good products. I've put about about 32,000 miles on the G670tires and notice no obvious signs of wear. IF you can wait until a large ralley you may be able to get a fleet price or other "good" deal.
Safe Travels
Bob
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SW OREGON 2004 Journey 39K, 330 Cat
If towing: a 2006 Mini Cooper or 1995 Wrangler
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09-11-2011, 03:00 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Anderson, SC USA
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You may want to price out Bridgestones while you are at it. They came highly recommended so I put them on my coach a year ago. So far so good.
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2004 Winnebago Vectra 40AD
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09-11-2011, 03:11 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chula Vista, Mexifornia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
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Wow I wish I would have known that in January when I put new tires on my coach. 
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