Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The RV Is Getting New Shoes

The front tires on the RV are Cooper Roadmaster RM170’s that the dealer installed as part of our purchase agreement. I didn’t request this model, it’s what they installed and me being ignorant of RV tires I was just happy to get new ones. Had I known better at the time I would have asked for all 6 tires to be replaced even if I had to pay out of pocket. They seem to be decent tires so why didn’t I check into these tires for the rear? I have no idea but Scott did and called me this morning to tell me that he can do all 4 installed at $1,400.00. As you can imagine that’s a sizeable difference to the Michelin’s so I gave him the go ahead.

I checked into re-treads and Chinese tires to try and save money but in the end there is just no way I can justify it. My wife tells me to do what I think is right, which means she is putting her safety in my hands, she trusts me so how can I install tires I have told my brother he would be crazy to  install? Answer is, I can’t, I would prefer the RV sit in storage until we can afford the proper tires than put our lives at risk.

These are the cheapest tires I feel comfortable installing. Why? Because I have been driving on them for two years up front and they have performed fine. With a G rating they are more than ample for the load, H would have been overkill so Scott is installing four 245 70R G 19.5’s and it should be ready tomorrow. It’s going to be a squeeze getting it done but that’s the breaks. So many people want to be able to own an RV but can’t so we are very blessed.

I’ll post pictures when we pick up the rig, not the wife and I, my brother is going to help me this weekend. Ronda isn’t allowed to drive until she gets cleared by her doctor.

Here is the Roadmaster RM170, it looks like a stout tire I think. Smile with tongue out

Roadmaster_rm170

13 comments:

Teri said...

I've always tried to have matching tires, even on a car, so I think this will work out great for you.

Erik's RV Blog said...

Teri - Agreed, in my perfect world they would all be matching. In this case, if I had the money all 6 would be Michelin's.

Anonymous said...

so you buy cheep ass computers and tires hahahahahahahahaha!!!!! lamerz!!!

Big Matt said...

Anonymous, "your ass", you appear to be talking out of it again. Perhaps you should visit a proctologist :).

Erik's RV Blog said...

Anonymous - Life isn't a contest kid, I bought what I could afford which you'll figure out yourself one day when you move out of your parents house.

Matt - I think this is the same OWS kid from before. Mommy and Daddy pay for everything so you'd think they would have bought him a better laptop.

Big Matt said...

Yeah, the prepubescent behavior and flippant attitude, coupled with poor grammatical skills are definitely reminiscent of the ignoble little stalker that preached his asinine dribblings several months ago.

Anonymous said...

you guys are jealus that my parents buy me things admit it! i deserve it n when i finish school i'll be making more then you! my rv will be awwsome and new not yoused junk like you guys have! hahahahahahahaha!

Erik's RV Blog said...

Anonymous - Your words speak volumes, none of it is good.

TexCyn said...

I'd delete the little troll.
Good deal on those tires Erik! I'm happy for ya'll!! I just had mine rotated & new shocks installed. Good choice not to go with retreads. Those can be a nightmare.
Soon, we'll be reading about your next trip out! yay!

Erik's RV Blog said...

TexCyn - If I delete his dribble he wins. I think I know who he is and may have a way to block him real soon.

I'm looking into shocks down the road and they are inspecting them and the brakes for me. Hopefully everything is good to go! Not sure when we'll be taking the rig out yet, so much to do to get ready.

I'm glad you got yours all set, sounds like it's going to drive real nice for you! ;)

Diana said...

I think that's a great deal on the tire's Erik. It's amazing how the prices have gone up over the years but then again, so has everything else. Love Di ♥

Big Matt said...

Erik - Good, once you get the body, I'll have the chipper shredder and pig farm ready to go ;).

Anonymous said...

Glad you got the tires taken care of. It's too important and it makes you feel better about driving at those highway speeds. We did tires, brakes, and shocks just over a year ago. Ouch! But glad it done.

Bruce (& Val)