Disappointed in Michelin tyres

[Howard H]

I have just found a supplier and fitting 215/75/16 Toyo Observe winter van Tyres £90 per tyre.
Does that seem a good Price??

I think that’s a great price mine cost £105 each not including fitting , they are slightly wider and 121 weight rated but I think you have a good price there

 

[clanjones]

Well I am still running round in circles over what tyres to use! Currently running the infamous Agliss Camper which, to be fair have been okish as we have generally been away in the spring and summer. I think though we will be using the van more in the winter in Scotland, hence I am looking at an All Season tyre. I need to replace 4 at present so this is an opportunity for a change. We run on 225/75/R16

I have asked Maxxis for tyre pressures for the Vansmart tyre and was pointed at a car link which was of no use at all! Further email sent and hopefully they will respond accordingly I have also asked the same question of Hankook for the Vantra AS AL2 tyre - waiting a response from them and from Toyo on the use of winter tyres in the summer not withstanding the thoughts already posted.

I will update the thread once I have some feedback!

 

[cmcardle75]

Well I am still running round in circles over what tyres to use! Currently running the infamous Agliss Camper which, to be fair have been okish as we have generally been away in the spring and summer. I think though we will be using the van more in the winter in Scotland, hence I am looking at an All Season tyre. I need to replace 4 at present so this is an opportunity for a change. We run on 225/75/R16

I have asked Maxxis for tyre pressures for the Vansmart tyre and was pointed at a car link which was of no use at all! Further email sent and hopefully they will respond accordingly I have also asked the same question of Hankook for the Vantra AS AL2 tyre - waiting a response from them and from Toyo on the use of winter tyres in the summer not withstanding the thoughts already posted.

I will update the thread once I have some feedback!

I had Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventures in a similar size on a dual rear wheel Winnebago. Great for getting off muddy fields. I think it was M+S and not snowflake rated at the time, although it looks like they've fixed that with the modern incarnation which is full snowflake (although check if that only applies to your specific size). It probably isn't the quietest or most frugal on economy, being a full blown off-road capable four wheel drive truck tyre. But it looks fantastically rugged, as it is genuinely designed for winter off-road. Has Scottish Highlands in winter written all over it. Worked fine in summer on tarmac.

 

[cmcardle75]

I had Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventures

Do check carefully, as their range is confusing as to which are winter rated and which are not.

 

[clanjones]

I am more interested in an all season tyre as everything I have read suggests that running a winter tyre for extensive use in the summer is not a good idea.

Given the fall out of leaving the EU we are changing the length of our trips but they will be likely in May/June and August/September with some local trips in Scotland.
Gave up skiing in the Highlands a few years ago given the variability of the weather and I have had my fair share of being sand blasted by ice crystals do don't need a winter tyre for that.

So perhaps a good M+S tyre will suffice. I think Hankook produce one but I'll need to look on interweb. Decisions decisions decisions!

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[Dave and Ginny]

As expected, being fobbed off by Michelin for the tyre crazing on my not three year old Cross Climates. Being suggested it's lack of use, incorrect tyre pressure or overloaded. Don't intend to give up without a fight.

 

[Howard H]

As expected, being fobbed off by Michelin for the tyre crazing on my not three year old Cross Climates. Being suggested it's lack of use, incorrect tyre pressure or overloaded. Don't intend to give up without a fight.

I have just changed my front tyres to Toyo’s and while it was being done I was chatting to the fitter and he said he had noticed a lot of problems with Michelin over the last few years especially with crazing he also said a few other premium brands where having the same problem

 

[clanjones]

My quest continues re. tyres, almost resigned to sticking with Michelin campers but not decided yet! I received this information from Hankook for a tyre I was considering.

"The maximum tyre pressure of the Vantra ST AS2 on 225/75/R16 is 83psi when cold." and recommending the use of the Tyre safe charts.

Was interested in the Maxxis Vansmart AS AL2 but still can't find the maximum pressure it is designed to run at in my tyre size. A supplier I spoke to was dead against using van tyres on a motor home quoting various regulations which I think are only advisory prophesising all sorts of doom and gloom if you used them! I know many people use them even manufacturers with no issues.

I have never received a reply from Toyo re. The use of their van winter tyre in the summer. Think I will go and service the tandem cycle, much simpler!

 

[Clipgate]

I had used and recommend either Michelin or Continental CP tyres, however over very recent years have become converted to Hankook. My last Continental s dated 2018 were crazing between the SIPS. I wrote to Continental and eventually was compensated for the original purchase cost. Well done Continental for that. Originally they requested I returned via a dealer, this I declined and gave my professional qualifications certs by email. They asked me to drill 10mm holes in the sidewalls and by return sent the money to my account. There professional approach was exemplary, once challenged.
I suspect Michelin may hopefully be similar.

 

[Diabalo]

Lenny have you done enough mileage on the new boots for an update?

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[Lenny HB]

Lenny have you done enough mileage on the new boots for an update?

Done about 1200 on them very pleased with them, so smooth after the Michelins.

 

[Garry - June]

Gotta say after driving all summer, and down to the Algarve where i am now...i am super impressed with the Nexen Roadian CT8's ive put on my A class Tag....great ride.... highly recommended..

 

[olley]

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[TR5]

I looked at Cross Climates but they are directional which causes problems if you want a matching spare.

I asked Michelin that very question, and was told, provided you are not hammering it (which you won't be in a motorhome) they can be run in reverse for a short time, enabling you to get to tyre fitter to reverse the tyre (or replace the damaged one, and put that back as the spare). Personally, if I go that route of CrossClimate's I shall retain the CP spare that's unused and covered, and treat is as an emergency spare like the narrow spares provided on many cars, and run at low speeds to get me to a tyre dealer.

 

[poppycamper]

I asked Michelin that very question, and was told, provided you are not hammering it (which you won't be in a motorhome) they can be run in reverse for a short time, enabling you to get to tyre fitter to reverse the tyre (or replace the damaged one, and put that back as the spare). Personally, if I go that route of CrossClimate's I shall retain the CP spare that's unused and covered, and treat is as an emergency spare like the narrow spares provided on many cars, and run at low speeds to get me to a tyre dealer.

@trs Good to hear what Michelin said. I went route you planning and kept old original spare.

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