New tires for an RV we're going to sell

[bpaikman]

Our tires were installed 4 1/2 years and 28,000 miles ago, and the dealer we are considering using to sell it wants us to put new tires on it.
We've been shopping around, and quoted 5800 for Goodyear (which is what's on it now). For a less expensive option, they mentioned Cooper tires which are actually formulated differently, intended for the trailers that are pulled behind semis.
My stance is don't put anything on it that I wouldn't want to drive on myself, but we're not sure that who's gonna buy it would be driving much?
Thoughts? Welcome all input on selling a well-cared-for, fully functional, 35-foot Newmar.

 

[Neal]

Can the dealer handle getting the tires and withhold it from the sale (with receipt)? Removing you from this decision?

 

[Holdmybeer]

The dealer suggested the Cooper Tires because they know they can tell the buyer it has new tires and in all likliehood the buyer wouldn't know one brand from another. If you've quality tires with a minimum 2 1/2 years left on them I'd tell the consignment dealer I'm in charge here, not you. If a buyer makes an issue of it, that's what negotiating is about. Regardless, you'll know it's got the tires on it you'd want to drive on yourself, win-win.

 

[Boat Bum]

I wouldn't put new tires on unless there were visible signs warranting it.

 

[Neal]

Going to have to agree with others. Tires at 2.5 3.5 years old do not need to be replaced. The dealer can do it if they want on their dime.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Our tires were installed 3 1/2 years and 28,000 miles ago, and the dealer we are considering using to sell it wants us to put new tires on it.
We've been shopping around, and quoted 5800 for Goodyear (which is what's on it now). For a less expensive option, they mentioned Cooper tires which are actually formulated differently, intended for the trailers that are pulled behind semis.
My stance is don't put anything on it that I wouldn't want to drive on myself, but we're not sure that who's gonna buy it would be driving much?
Thoughts? Welcome all input on selling a well-cared-for, fully functional, 35-foot Newmar.

If I were buying a used rig, I would rather see the tires it came with. If I saw NEW tires on it, I would question why. Is there a problem with steering or suspension would be on my mind.

 

[John&Andrea]

3 1/2 years old, I would not replace. Have you considered listing it yourself? I never thought I would but I did and it was not bad. Now your value is more that our 5th wheel so that is a tough sell on your on I guess.
Good luck.

 

[Golfish]

Sounds like the dealer wants another selling point…….at your expense

 

[bpaikman]

Can the dealer handle getting the tires and withhold it from the sale (with receipt)? Removing you from this decision?

we're looking into that

 

[bpaikman]

The dealer suggested the Cooper Tires because they know they can tell the buyer it has new tires and in all likliehood the buyer wouldn't know one brand from another. If you've quality tires with a minimum 2 1/2 years left on them I'd tell the consignment dealer I'm in charge here, not you. If a buyer makes an issue of it, that's what negotiating is about. Regardless, you'll know it's got the tires on it you'd want to drive on yourself, win-win.

actually it's not the dealer that's talking about the Cooper tires it's a, tire sales place that caters to trucks

 

[bpaikman]

I wouldn't put new tires on unless there were visible signs warranting it.

The tire says they were installed September 2021 (Firestone) and we've been always told that it's best to replace every five years. Would be this fall.

Going to have to agree with others. Tires at 2.5 3.5 years old do not need to be replaced. The dealer can do it if they want on their dime.

my bad it was actually 4 1/2 years ago. However when we bought the coach it needed a new tires - they were five years old when we bought it. The dealer refused to negotiate the cost of installing tires so we ate that and now we're wondering why shouldn't the next buyer do the same and put the kind of tire tires he wants on them

 

[bpaikman]

If I were buying a used rig, I would rather see the tires it came with. If I saw NEW tires on it, I would question why. Is there a problem with steering or suspension would be on my mind.

EXACTLY! These tires show no signs of wear. We understand that even though they show no signs of wear, replacement is recommended to avoid sidewall failure and blowout.

 

[Neal]

There are different schools of thought on this. Some say use the date on the tire. Some say use the in service date, i.e. the time they started rolling on pavement. I use the in service date. They can sit on the shelf all they want, to me that's not aging them unless that time is excessively excessive. They are typically stored indoors.

My $.02.

 

[bpaikman]

There are different schools of thought on this. Some say use the date on the tire. Some say use the in service date, i.e. the time they started rolling on pavement. I use the in service date. They can sit on the shelf all they want, to me that's not aging them unless that time is excessively excessive. They are typically stored indoors.

My $.02.

Agree. we know the in-service date on our tires and we know the date on the tire, because we put them on. however if I bought a coach that had "new tires" on it, I would assume the in-service date coincided with the date on the tire.....

 

[Boat Bum]

Do not replace the tires, say it's reflected in the price. From what you've said there's nothing wrong with the tires and a 5 year automatic replacement seems extremely conservative. If he was selling your house I bet he'd tell you to replace your 15 year old roof to make the sale easier, it's easier for him!