| Tires I just bought [message #324217] |
Fri, 22 September 2017 15:46 |
Tilerpep
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Registered: June 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Since tires are a pretty hefty expense, I will put forth what I just bought in case anyone else wants to compare.
Walmart had the Goodyear Wrangler HT 225/75/16 on sale (Load range E). I went on the Goodyear manufacturer web site, where it says they will price match. I used the live chat option, had them look at the Walmart price, they actually beat it by a few bucks. Flat fee to install I guess they pre-arrange with all their distributors. Then I picked who I wanted from their local list to put them on. I ordered on the Saturday before Labor Day and my shop had them Tuesday morning. I took them my two wheels (I do not let a shop jack the coach up I don't have to).
Here are the advantages I see it:
Best price I could find for name brand tire ($292 out the door for two)
Name brand tire
I knew the cost before I left home
31st week of 2017 manufacture date!!!!!!!!!! (about a month old when installed)
Had the option of an actual truck and RV place as one local installer
These tires don't have a mileage warranty, which for us is less critical than my cars.
I have tried the Dextero Walmart tires, and they seem fine, but their price went up this summer, and they manufacture date I could find at local walmarts ranged from one to five years old! So Goodyear's for $10 more per tire seemed the way to go.
I put balancing beads in two Dextero tires on Alcoa rims, but these two Goodyears I just let them use weights.
JWID
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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