Where are we today ?
This morning we heading out, back to Plattsville ( Camp Awesome for a week). A nice country drive about 90 minutes.
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stop in Straford for tires |
We had stopped here in Stratford a couple weeks ago to get a price on 2 Michelin tires for the front of our coach they 7 years old now. Did not like the price, more than double what we paid last time. So called Mike Walsh Back at Honeywood tires in Stratford Ontario, there on Monday and he said he has 2 BF Goodrich tires for our coach. Only 300 miles on them, no repairs and no problems with them. And the DOT date is 0215, made this year by Michelin in France. Like the price and full warranty on them Saved $500.00 on these two tires. How does $650.00 sound (includes Install, balancing and new valve stems including taxes) compared to $1150.00 ? Sign us up we be there 11 am today. These tires came on a new truck and the guy said they were no good so he bought two new Michelins to replace them, ends up he had bent rims on his truck, he still has the same problem until he replaces the rims.
Arrived there at 10:45 disconnected the car, made a bite for lunch and Suzie off to visit her mom in New Hamburg. 20 minutes away. Mike was ready for us and took us right away. The installer is very professional his 3rd Motor home today, all done in less than an hour. Love dealing with Mike Walsh here, great service and excellent prices as well.
This a very busy shop lots of truckers come here for their tires as well
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we are on the right |
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a very busy place |
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quick install |
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DOT date 0215, made this past winter |
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made in France, by Michelin |
As I was pulling out a dumptruck pulled in between the coaches for 8 new tires.
Left here about noon in to Plattsville by 12:30 and set up camp here, Suzie arrived the same time as me too.
Thanks for stopping in again, we here for week gone for a week back here for a week, then away we go ! Yahoo........
Check out the interactive map below to see where we have been this Spring and Summer.
hate having to buy tires but when I have to I love finding a great deal...
ReplyDeleteLike you it is our house, nothing like a great deal though.
DeleteYou always find good deals on tires George!
ReplyDeleteI always like to look for deals, best get them before we are desperate and need them now. These tire were due to be replaced soon.
DeleteNice score on the tires.
ReplyDeleteI always get my blood pressure checked before I price tires. We run Michelin (load range E) on our pickup. Over $900 for four.
Buy you tires up here in Canada Bill, your $900 is worth almost $1,200 Canadian dollars! Just don't buy any beer up here or you will lose your savings. ;)
DeleteMichelins are a great tire, but so is BFG, could not turn it down. The exchange rate is excellent for Americans to come to Canada right now, not so goo for us heading south though.
DeleteTires are something that we need to replace often. It's the safe thing to do. We cringe when we have to buy them too. Oh well, at least you'll be safe on the road until the next time you need replacements.
ReplyDeleteYes we do like to replace the tires before something happens. these one 7 years old so its time.
DeleteOurs failed after five years but then we always run overweight.
DeleteOur Tires are overrated so will hold much more weight than we have, plus run them at maximum tire pressure too as recommended by the tire installers. Also 19.5 inch truck tires.
DeleteWow, what a deal! Sometimes the stars do align in your favor. :c)
ReplyDeleteI just knew Mike would have a deal for us.
DeleteGlad to read that you are still saving money so that you can travel farther this winter.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Love to save money, sure will be travelling further this year, looking forward to it.
DeleteWow, sounds like a great deal on the tires AND Suzie got her "doggie fix." Your yummy dinner is a perfect end to the day...
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl was a great day all round.
DeleteThose dogs seem to have a great home. Lots of room to play and each other for company.
ReplyDeleteAre they penned up when you are not there ?
They have a large fenced in yard plus the garage in the cold weather
DeleteGreat deal on those tires! Hate to replace what seems to be good tires, but certainly better to be safe than sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good deal, like you said better safe than sorry. I have a few friends who were sorry they waited and it cost them beg time.
DeleteWe can't believe how expensive tires are. Glad you found them for about half the price.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great deal glad we got it. Hopefully new year get a deal too need 4.
DeleteI always cringe when we pay our bill for tires, but knowing you are riding on good tires, is worth the price.
ReplyDeleteThey are worth the price for piece of mind.
DeleteThanks Carla , those darn diesel trucks.
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