Which motorhome tyre?
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Chaps,
Anyone have any 'favourite' or good motorhoming tyre they can recommend?
As suspected, the fronts on the van need replacing and although I've tried (and so has MG Caravans) to get BF Goodrich Activans to match the rears, we've had no luck and I need a new set of boots before we go away next week. I'm going to replace all four and flog the rears on eBay.
Therefore, I'm currently looking at whether to go for a full set of either Michelin Agilis Camping or Continental VanContacts. Anyone with any experience of either and which might be best? Ideally I'm looking for a strong performing tyre (safety first) but ideally also good wear characteristics and also one which is ok on grass (although we're probably going to be more hardstanding most of the time).
Also, I understand the current tyres are Load rating 112. But I may end up getting the van uprated to 3,850kg depending on the outcome of my weighbridge weigh-in over the weekend. Working on the basis of a potential uprating, anyone know what load rating I would require if the van was replated to 3,850kg from current 3,500kg? Don't want to buy a set of tyres now and potentially have to ditch them in a month's time if they're the incorrect Load rating.
Many thanks,
Dunk
Anyone have any 'favourite' or good motorhoming tyre they can recommend?
As suspected, the fronts on the van need replacing and although I've tried (and so has MG Caravans) to get BF Goodrich Activans to match the rears, we've had no luck and I need a new set of boots before we go away next week. I'm going to replace all four and flog the rears on eBay.
Therefore, I'm currently looking at whether to go for a full set of either Michelin Agilis Camping or Continental VanContacts. Anyone with any experience of either and which might be best? Ideally I'm looking for a strong performing tyre (safety first) but ideally also good wear characteristics and also one which is ok on grass (although we're probably going to be more hardstanding most of the time).
Also, I understand the current tyres are Load rating 112. But I may end up getting the van uprated to 3,850kg depending on the outcome of my weighbridge weigh-in over the weekend. Working on the basis of a potential uprating, anyone know what load rating I would require if the van was replated to 3,850kg from current 3,500kg? Don't want to buy a set of tyres now and potentially have to ditch them in a month's time if they're the incorrect Load rating.
Many thanks,
Dunk
Michelin are excellent tyres. Well worth it.
I replaced my time-expired Michelins with Firestone Vanhawk tyres late last year, though. This was from a recommendation made by an owner of a very similar motorhome to mine, so I went with his sage advice.
That's all I can say really. Good tyres and good prices.
I replaced my time-expired Michelins with Firestone Vanhawk tyres late last year, though. This was from a recommendation made by an owner of a very similar motorhome to mine, so I went with his sage advice.
That's all I can say really. Good tyres and good prices.
I have just replaced all round with Toyo H09 tyres for my motorhome. These are M&S with mountain symbol as well.
I had Michelin Camper XC on before from when it came from the factory which were made in the last week of 2005 and they had been cracking quite a lot by the end.
They did not seem to have worn though in 20,000 miles.
I have 215/70 R15 which were £104 each fitted at the local tyre place.
The load rating of these tyres and lots of other van tyres are the same a lot of the time to the camping specific tyres which are priced higher.
In the time I have these tyres on we may start to go to snowy places on holiday and I doubt they will wear down very much either in the period of ownership. These would probably get replaced for age rather than wear.
I did a 100 or so miles this weekend on them and the ride felt a lot softer and more comfortable than the Michelins and then wet grass we were met with on the campsite was no problem whereas previously the old tyres would give up after 5 cms!
As for the weight up-rating question, i do not know i'm afraid.
Lots of chats over time on motorhomefacts forum, a lot have gone for the H09's and have been impressed.
Ben
I had Michelin Camper XC on before from when it came from the factory which were made in the last week of 2005 and they had been cracking quite a lot by the end.
They did not seem to have worn though in 20,000 miles.
I have 215/70 R15 which were £104 each fitted at the local tyre place.
The load rating of these tyres and lots of other van tyres are the same a lot of the time to the camping specific tyres which are priced higher.
In the time I have these tyres on we may start to go to snowy places on holiday and I doubt they will wear down very much either in the period of ownership. These would probably get replaced for age rather than wear.
I did a 100 or so miles this weekend on them and the ride felt a lot softer and more comfortable than the Michelins and then wet grass we were met with on the campsite was no problem whereas previously the old tyres would give up after 5 cms!
As for the weight up-rating question, i do not know i'm afraid.
Lots of chats over time on motorhomefacts forum, a lot have gone for the H09's and have been impressed.
Ben
blongs said:
I have just replaced all round with Toyo H09 tyres for my motorhome. These are M&S with mountain symbol as well.
I did a 100 or so miles this weekend on them and the ride felt a lot softer and more comfortable than the Michelins and then wet grass we were met with on the campsite was no problem whereas previously the old tyres would give up after 5 cms!
Are M&S tyres ok for road (motorways) etc? I like the idea of not getting stuck on grass but wonder about the grip on wet roads/motorways etc?I did a 100 or so miles this weekend on them and the ride felt a lot softer and more comfortable than the Michelins and then wet grass we were met with on the campsite was no problem whereas previously the old tyres would give up after 5 cms!
boycieboy said:
Are M&S tyres ok for road (motorways) etc? I like the idea of not getting stuck on grass but wonder about the grip on wet roads/motorways etc?
Yes they are - I run them all year round on the estate car.Downsides:
A bit noiser
5+% drop in fuel consumption
Road holding and cornering aren't as good (not really relevant
)Upside: they are truly epic in the wet - I really can ignore standing water at pretty much any speed
Thanks chaps.
I'm erring towards the Michelins. I can't seem to get hold of Toyo's in my size but in any event, if the 08 versions are anything to go by, the fuel efficiency looks appalling (coming out at E rating vs. B's for the Conti or Michelin).
I'll have a chat with the caravan guys tonight when I pick up the van and see what they recommend for Load Rating. I'll probably end up with the Michelins.
Thanks for all your help, as usual!
I'm erring towards the Michelins. I can't seem to get hold of Toyo's in my size but in any event, if the 08 versions are anything to go by, the fuel efficiency looks appalling (coming out at E rating vs. B's for the Conti or Michelin).
I'll have a chat with the caravan guys tonight when I pick up the van and see what they recommend for Load Rating. I'll probably end up with the Michelins.
Thanks for all your help, as usual!
I had a set of 5 Michelin Agilis Camping fitted to my van a couple of years ago, excellent on wet grass compared to the no-name mongrels that were on the van when I bought it.
Plus, unlike white van man cheaper tyres which cover a million miles a week the Agilis will be happy to stay in one spot for weeks.
Plus, unlike white van man cheaper tyres which cover a million miles a week the Agilis will be happy to stay in one spot for weeks.
You can get continental camping and the micehelins which are apparently motorhome specific. You can also get van tyres with the appropriate weighting, generally 113 but some are 116. I have the Conti campings on rear and Hancook van tyres on front. The spec is almost identical in terms of ply rating etc, but the. Hancooks actually have a slightly higher weight rating, and were significantly cheaper being the more popular van tyres.
Motorhome specific tyres, to me, is marketing bulls
t. Get tyres that have the appropriate weight rating, ie take your MH to a weighbridge and ensure you get tyres that have the right rating to support the axle.
Motorhome specific tyres, to me, is marketing bulls
t. Get tyres that have the appropriate weight rating, ie take your MH to a weighbridge and ensure you get tyres that have the right rating to support the axle.Bump as it's the most recent tyre thread...
I need to replace my tyres due to age and now I've found some of the Michelin Camper tyres for only a few quid more than boggo Agilis or Vancos am considering, er, pulling the trigger
They are M&S rated with additional sipes and while I've never struggled on wet grass or mud (due to RWD and gearing which means I can manoeuvre on tickover) we're planning trips to the Alps in winter so the extra ability appeals.
The first question is the size as my current tyres are 185/75 16 and the Campers are 195/75 16. It's a rwd transit with twin rear wheels with plenty of room between them so I think it should be fine.
My main concern is economy as the van is low geared and already pretty poor. Range at 65mph is 250, which often translates to 200 miles once you factor in the distance between services on French motorways. We've lurched into petrol stations on the fumes twice now and it's not an experience I'm keen to repeat (not least because SWMBO will kill me quite literally to death).
For a comparison ContiVanContact200 are rated B for economy (and A for wet grip, so some sort of witchcraft seems to be in action).
Choices, choices.
I need to replace my tyres due to age and now I've found some of the Michelin Camper tyres for only a few quid more than boggo Agilis or Vancos am considering, er, pulling the trigger
They are M&S rated with additional sipes and while I've never struggled on wet grass or mud (due to RWD and gearing which means I can manoeuvre on tickover) we're planning trips to the Alps in winter so the extra ability appeals.The first question is the size as my current tyres are 185/75 16 and the Campers are 195/75 16. It's a rwd transit with twin rear wheels with plenty of room between them so I think it should be fine.
My main concern is economy as the van is low geared and already pretty poor. Range at 65mph is 250, which often translates to 200 miles once you factor in the distance between services on French motorways. We've lurched into petrol stations on the fumes twice now and it's not an experience I'm keen to repeat (not least because SWMBO will kill me quite literally to death).
For a comparison ContiVanContact200 are rated B for economy (and A for wet grip, so some sort of witchcraft seems to be in action).
Choices, choices.
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