Motorhome Tyres

[jvr]

Guys
I've got 2006 M/H with its original Michelin tyres and 20,000 miles,no cracks plenty of tread,actally they look quite new but i know they are orignals because of the date of manufacter on sidewall.
So do I change them as they are nearly 7 years old or kep a bit longer?
Cheers
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[nagsheadwarrior]

The michelin camper tyres have strengthened sidewalls to cope with the lack of activity of a motorhome.
Your still supposed to swap every 5 years tho so its upto you,new tyres arent huge money compared to the vans worth.
If keeping them on check the insides for cracking as we find they go there.
Cambelts overdue on age too if its a fiat/pug and not been done.

[jvr]

Thanks,i hadn't thought of the belt thing inthe book quoting 10 years,but i suppose infequent use is adverse conditions.The tyres i'll get looked into,shame as they look i great condition.
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[jimtech]

mitchelin and contintal both say to change their tyres after 10 years..

[jvr]

jimtech said:

mitchelin and contintal both say to change their tyres after 10 years..

I checked with my tyre man and if no real aging cracks they shold be fine.
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[BigBob]

Heard yesterday in passing that the MOT rules have recently changed. Apparently if the tyres don't carry a 'Campervan Use' mark on the sidewall this is now an MOT fail.

Anyone have any more info?

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