Best tyres for fronts

[tonyidle]

No-one else tried / trying Bridgestones? I changed my tyres about a month ago so experience of them is limited to current trip but so far they feel comfortable and haven't changed the handling (that I can tell - it is after all a motorhome). I chose them based on the A rating for wet grip and noise level the same as most others. Cost fitted was £644 for 6 tyres.

 

[Langtoftlad]

No-one else tried / trying Bridgestones

I have Bridgestone Duration R630s on Citroen Relay based PVC, as supplied by Citroen.

I have no complaints but the recommended pressure of 53psi (as suggested by Bridgestone) was a surprise.

I'd happily have them again, but then I probably don't know any better.

 

[SpeedyDux]

Winter tyres have far more grip and if you travel abroad it would be illegal in a lot of countries. Also tyres with the best tread & grip should be on the rear.

Absolutely agree with that last bit. Dangerous to have less grip at the rear. Especially when mixing makes.

 

[hblewett]

Continental Vanco campers are fitted at the moment, what's the verdict on them?

We had Continental Vanco AllSeason which ran over 50k miles on both axles (rear wheel drive). They would have done more but lowered use during COVID meant they were retired at 10 years due to age, still in good condition with no sidewall deterioration.

The AllSeason were M+S rated, but Continental have now replaced them with 4Season which have snowflake rating so we went for them. Not cheap to buy, but if they perform as the previous Continentals I doubt I’ll ever need to buy any more tyres and, importantly for us, now the French have changed their rules there is no route over the Alps without ‘snowflake’ rated tyres that can be done legally from October to mid April.

I am running them at pressures provided by Continental rather than those from the base unit manufacturer and they are a comfortable ride.

What suits you will be, as with the moho itself, down to personal usage, needs etc., but I’m sure with the benefit of others experience you can get what’s best for you.

 

[Mclouis700]

No-one else tried / trying Bridgestones? I changed my tyres about a month ago so experience of them is limited to current trip but so far they feel comfortable and haven't changed the handling (that I can tell - it is after all a motorhome). I chose them based on the A rating for wet grip and noise level the same as most others. Cost fitted was £644 for 6 tyres.

I agree have used Bridgestone’s on our Mercedes great hard wearing tyres and good road holding and quiet

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[Al n Val]

So are we saying that having 6 x Michelin Agilis Camper tyres on my tag axel will be illegal to drive in France Sept/Oct/Nov

I bloody hope not

 

[hblewett]

So are we saying that having 6 x Michelin Agilis Camper tyres on my tag axel will be illegal to drive in France Sept/Oct/Nov

I bloody hope not

As I understand it France has added some of its regions to the requirement for snowflake tyres along with Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Previously if you stayed out of Acosta you could creep through the Alps from France into Piedmont without the full winter tyre requirement.

I would think it’s highly unlikely that anyone would stop you to check, but if anyone ploughed on and got into trouble you wouldn’t be very popular, especially if you caused a traffic hold up. Same as if you were to ignore a sign telling you to use snow chains and you didn’t comply. Best thing would be to check road conditions and if necessary wait till it was ok, which would be best anyway.

I'll see if I can find a reference for the French requirements

 

[hblewett]

Here is one reference

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I don’t know anything about the source.

 

[hblewett]

There is plenty of info out there but I think it’s important to make sure you’re looking at up to date info. When I read about it a year or so ago the French were looking at snowflake tyres - looking at the reference I posted I’m not sure that M+S may be ok in the final rules. Basically, if you’re going into mountains in winter you need the right tyres, if you’re buying new and likely to be in the mountains it makes sense to get snowflake if you can. Otherwise check precisely what, where and when before you travel - to be legal and safe.

 

[BILL 875]

If I recall tyres with M&S markings were ok as winter tyres if fitted before end of 2018, but to pass as winter tyres now you have to have the snowflake marking on the tyre.

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[TonyEmm]

A lot better than Michelin.

I was horrified when I discovered my (relatively new to me), 2009 Rapido had front Michelin’s date coded ‘2008’ on the front. They were garbage on anything remotely slippy, and I was understanding like crazy on the road! I’ve now had Continental Vanco Campers fitted…. So far, so good!

 

[gwyntaxi]

Continental Vanco campers are fitted at the moment, what's the verdict on them?

I had Continental Vanco on my Hymer A class and found them great, they were a comfortable ride, however after reading all the glowing reviews of Michelin Agilis camper tyres, when I replaced the Vanco’s just over 18 months ago I had the 4Michelins fitted, wish I had stayed with Vanco’s, the Michelins are noisy and an uncomfortable ride. Won’t be having them again when the time comes.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

What size are they??

Cheers James

Hi
Continental 215 / 70 / R15 size.

 

[DandG5515]

No-one else tried / trying Bridgestones? I changed my tyres about a month ago so experience of them is limited to current trip but so far they feel comfortable and haven't changed the handling (that I can tell - it is after all a motorhome). I chose them based on the A rating for wet grip and noise level the same as most others. Cost fitted was £644 for 6 tyres.

Had bridgestones on van from new, just replacing them on Sunday after 12years and 42k, scrapping tyres with 5mm of tread on them with no cracking on side walls, 6 x bridgestones £612. Been very happy with them.

 

[TonyEmm]

I was horrified when I discovered my (relatively new to me), 2009 Rapido had front Michelin’s date coded ‘2008’ on the front. They were garbage on anything remotely slippy, and I was understanding like crazy on the road! I’ve now had Continental Vanco Campers fitted…. So far, so good!

That should have been under-steering!

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[Jamesh]

Hi
Continental 215 / 70 / R15 size.

Wrong size thanks again!

Cheers James

 

[olley]

Went for Hankooks in the end and just had them fitted, running them at 65psi, is this about right Ducato PVC?

 

[deleted79651]

If I recall tyres with M&S markings were ok as winter tyres if fitted before end of 2018, but to pass as winter tyres now you have to have the snowflake marking on the tyre.

'These are not just any Winter Tyres; these are M&S Winter Tyres ...'

Steve

 

[Tigger-Tim]

Talk to Continental sounds as though you need the corrected pressures for your axle weight.

I agree.

I was able to reduce from 5.5 bar to 4.0. Has made a huge difference.

 

[Huw s]

We had a set of Bridgestone Duravis fitted to the rear of our Chauson last year, fronts were conti vancos. The Bridgestones have much higher sidewalls, even though the same size, and this has made the rear a considerably higher, with a noticeable loss in stability. Fronts need changing, tiny cracks showing...
Do I go with Bridgys or Vanco?

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[Simon Meadwell]

Not vancos imo too hard a ride. Unfortunately mine are full of meat so not changing just yet . Soon as they are going off changing to winter can tyres at correct rating for van.