Another Tyre Choice Thread

[Kannon Fodda]

Sorry, have tried to wade through the multitude of threads.

My Michelin Agilis Camping "225/75R16CP. 116" alloy wheels, on a 2019 reg 5.4m Ducato PVC are wearing down. I have no idea of actual axle weights, originally checked at a rally and told "you are wasting our time " for being comfortably under, I have since made a lot of changes like extra underslung lpg , bike on rear towbar carrier, so expect rear at least is closer to whatever might have been permitted on a 3500kg van. Certainly rear is now wearing at least as hard if not harder than front.

So questions:

My van can stand idle for a few weeks. Even when using it, I'll arrive and park up for a few days before moving again. As a guide I've done 28k miles total since 2019. So am I better off with CP tyres intended for less regular use?

I'd like something much better grip on grassy rally fields. So is that a 4 season tyre or just something mud/snow rated, or are those the same? Off road tyres seems unnecessary.

Do I also need to change the unused spare wheel tyre? It's a steel wheel compared to the alloys so can't match anyway.

Seems to be recommendations on MHF for Continental (costly but brand I have heard of), or Falken or Toyo neither of who I had heard of. Does the brand matter? Do they wear equally, versus cost?

Is there a better place to buy? Four (perhaps five) new boots is going to hurt the wallet.

 

[Clivefog]

Falken and Toyo are well known brands. Been a few in praise of Toyo on here. I suspect that will be my tyre of choice next year.`
The spare should be ok will need checking of course.

 

[MisterB]

I recently put Falkens on mine but was close to buying the Nankings. Not sure you will need mountain/snow tyres as I don't know what your plans are, the Falkens were dearer than the Nankangs though.

You might need a lie down though Rob ...

I got mine from Protyre I think they're called, lots of outlets across the UK and they matched the on line discount when I rang to book the tyre change

 

[Kannon Fodda]

You might need a lie down though Rob ...

I read in another thread that you have some spare cash

Well aware unfortunately that 4 boots is going to cost more than I've got. This motorhoming lark is downright expensive. If I think of the outlay in five years on top of purchase - Comfortmatic failure, Annual Service, Timing Belt, Accident Repair, Numerous Upgrades. And my airbag light has just come on

And then is my car's wet belt replacement plus failed turbo, and the clutch is going.

So much for this winter's beer money earnings where every little hasn't helped

 

[Just smiffy]

I read in another thread that you have some spare cash

Well aware unfortunately that 4 boots is going to cost more than I've got. This motorhoming lark is downright expensive. If I think of the outlay in five years on top of purchase - Comfortmatic failure, Annual Service, Timing Belt, Accident Repair, Numerous Upgrades. And my airbag light has just come on

And then is my car's wet belt replacement plus failed turbo, and the clutch is going.

So much for this winter's beer money earnings where every little hasn't helped

As you know my van Rob, I put maxxis all season on and I’m very pleased with them and I’m a tyre nerd. Better ride by far from the continentals I replaced and better grip…

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[EuroTrotters]

Best tyre I have had, Michelin Alpin Winters

Followed by Toyo Observe

I changed to Nexen Winguard 2. Cant say I am impressed so-far.