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[GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295102]

Fri, 05 February 2016 11:21

Emery Stora

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I just checked the price of BF Goodrich LT225/75R16E on the FMCA site and they are $156.10.
At Sams club they are $185.
At Discount Tire they are $184.67.
I bought 4 at Discount Tire about 8 months ago and paid almost $200 each.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295130 is a reply to message #295102]

Fri, 05 February 2016 18:40

Jim Galbavy

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I thought the only tires offered thru FMCA were Michelin(s).

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295131 is a reply to message #295130]

Fri, 05 February 2016 18:44

James Hupy

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Nope, numerous brands and sizes common to motor homes. Easy to check.
FMCA.COM
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Feb 5, 2016 4:41 PM, "Jim Galbavy" wrote:

> I thought the only tires offered thru FMCA were Michelin(s).
>
> jim galbavy
> '73 x-CL ANNIE
> Lake Mary, Fl
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295139 is a reply to message #295131]

Fri, 05 February 2016 20:29

Jim Galbavy

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JimH,

I've looked at the FMCA website and mag. and all I see is the Michelin Advantage
program, no other brand. ????

The reason I ask is I am coming up in March to a set of tires that are aging out.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295140 is a reply to message #295139]

Fri, 05 February 2016 20:44

James Hupy

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I know that at least Michelin and B.F. Goodrich tires are available. Alan
Story from Canada purchased 7 new Eagle Aluminum 16" wheels from me, and
Superior Tires in Salem Or mounted new tires on them for him, using the
F.M.C.A. rebate program. "Not all dealers participate in the F.M.C.A.
program to the same degree". Be sure to contact them by phone to verify
what I say, the rebate program might have changed since Alan's deal.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Feb 5, 2016 6:30 PM, "Jim Galbavy" wrote:

> JimH,
>
> I've looked at the FMCA website and mag. and all I see is the Michelin
> Advantage
> program, no other brand. ????
>
> The reason I ask is I am coming up in March to a set of tires that are
> aging out.
>
> jim galbavy
> '73 x-CL ANNIE
> Lake Mary, FL
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295143 is a reply to message #295140]

Fri, 05 February 2016 21:48

Jim Galbavy

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Ok, I found it. BFG and Uniroyal were added to the program. I've been
running Bridgestone tires for the last 13 years with good wear and service.
Would hate to change from a tire I like to an unknown (to me).

Thanks for helping me out.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

P.S.: How are you coming along?

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295148 is a reply to message #295143]

Fri, 05 February 2016 22:29

Jerry Wheeler

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Many of us have been running BFG's since the late 90's and I've never heard
of any problems with these tires.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR

On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Jim Galbavy wrote:

> Ok, I found it. BFG and Uniroyal were added to the program. I've been
> running Bridgestone tires for the last 13 years with good wear and service.
> Would hate to change from a tire I like to an unknown (to me).
>
> Thanks for helping me out.
>
> jim galbavy
> '73 x-CL ANNIE
> Lake Mary, FL
>
> P.S.: How are you coming along?
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295151 is a reply to message #295143]

Fri, 05 February 2016 23:19

James Hupy

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Jim, progress is measured in small steps. Operation went well. I have taken
lasix to remove fluid for many years. I no longer am retaining fluid, so
no longer need the drug. Good deal. I am warm now with just a t shirt on,
so my circulation is much improved. When my sternum heals up, I should be
good to go. Damn valve is noisy when it is quiet. Good trade off I guess.
Should be much improved by mid march.
Jim Hupy
On Feb 5, 2016 7:49 PM, "Jim Galbavy" wrote:

> Ok, I found it. BFG and Uniroyal were added to the program. I've been
> running Bridgestone tires for the last 13 years with good wear and service.
> Would hate to change from a tire I like to an unknown (to me).
>
> Thanks for helping me out.
>
> jim galbavy
> '73 x-CL ANNIE
> Lake Mary, FL
>
> P.S.: How are you coming along?
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295152 is a reply to message #295151]

Fri, 05 February 2016 23:24

Jim Galbavy

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Kind of like a fan clutch. .......noisy but as long as you can hear it
you know things are working as they should.

Glad to see you're on the mend.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295153 is a reply to message #295151]

Fri, 05 February 2016 23:33

Guy Lopes

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That's great news Jim! Keep us posted on your progress.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

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Jim, progress is measured in small steps. Operation went well. I have taken
lasix to remove fluid for many years. I no longer am retaining fluid, so no
longer need the drug. Good deal. I am warm now with just a t shirt on, so my
circulation is much improved. When my sternum heals up, I should be good to
go. Damn valve is noisy when it is quiet. Good trade off I guess.
Should be much improved by mid march.
Jim Hupy
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295162 is a reply to message #295102]

Sat, 06 February 2016 07:07

kerry pinkerton

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How about a link to the FMCA site. All I can find is the Michelin Advantage.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295168 is a reply to message #295162]

Sat, 06 February 2016 10:05

Jim Galbavy

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Not actually on the FMCA site (as I remember). Went to bed and have to
be retrained (didn't fully retain it). Google "FMCA tire purchase plan"
and you'll note that it appears that Michelin couldn't keep up with demand
so FMCA added BFG and Uniroyal. (I think).

That's my take and I'm sticking to it.

Wink

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl

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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295169 is a reply to message #295168]

Sat, 06 February 2016 10:18

James Hupy

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One more tidbit of information on Michelin tires. They are produced in
Canada and also in that same plant, B.F.Goodrich tires are produced. From
what I learned, EPA regulations regarding airborne Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC's) were forcing the U.S.A. plants to shorten up the cooking
time on their tires. So, they moved to Canada, where the restrictions are
not as stringent. That allowed the tires to cure longer and bond to the
metal and fabric cords, Not so many sidewall and tread separations. Not all
EPA regs result in a better, safer, USA built product. Jus' Sayin'.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403

On Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 8:05 AM, Jim Galbavy wrote:

> Not actually on the FMCA site (as I remember). Went to bed and have to
> be retrained (didn't fully retain it). Google "FMCA tire purchase plan"
> and you'll note that it appears that Michelin couldn't keep up with demand
> so FMCA added BFG and Uniroyal. (I think).
>
> That's my take and I'm sticking to it.
>
> ;)
>
> jim galbavy
> '73 x-CL ANNIE
> Lake Mary, Fl
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Tires through FMCA purchase plan [message #295185 is a reply to message #295151]

Sat, 06 February 2016 18:02

Ken Burton

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Around 1990 Michelin bought the BF Goodrich / Uniroyal tire Company.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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