Continentals technical department recommended the VanContact 4Season for us and their Technical Data Book shows several tyres suitable for ‘mobile homes’.
How many miles have you done?
I would say that for the last 5 years they have been fitting Continental fourseasons, I think there was a time they only fitted these to vans being delivered in the winter months and it might have depended what country they were destined for, I have a feeling that they have now changed brands but can't think who to.
You must have a light rear end but your front wear is worse than mine, I'm running at around 2000 kg on the front and rear around 2100 kg.
i am having 4 fitted as we speak. will report back in 5 years to let you know how they performed
5 years! I'm worrying because mine are only lasting 2 years.i am having 4 fitted as we speak. will report back in 5 years to let you know how they performed
That said it's better to be replacing due to tread wear than cracked sidewalls etc5 years! I'm worrying because mine are only lasting 2 years.
mine should last ages, I cant afford to go anywhere now5 years! I'm worrying because mine are only lasting 2 years.
Can't take it with you, we don't spent much more going away than if we stay at home.mine should last ages, I cant afford to go anywhere now
, I am just sub 30,000 miles and at the first MOT in Dec 18 I had 3.5mm fronts and 9mm on the rears. Continental 225/75 R 16 CP and running at 75psi all round. Not too sure on axle weights, but total at 3660Kg. Considering they started with 10mm I was pleased with the rears, but disspointed in the fronts 
- First ever MH, bless me.
So I don't feel too bad nowYup did for me but when could not find any instock said vanco fourseason just as good as these were replaced by the newer vancontact 4 season. Only had mine 8 months really must check tread on them soon see how they are looking
I got home tonight and rechecked. I exaggerated a bit. 3.5mm front, 7mm rear.
In their defence we live in a blame and claim world now, so I guess they tell staff to say stuff that’s extremely safe and have no fear of being sued for. Yes may an item is good for X amount of years if looked after but they probably cut it in half to cover for the people who don’t look after the item properly.
that is a very good price indeed! (is that for 225/75/R16?)
Ours were £165 inc everything, tyre disposal etc etc. For your size.that is a very good price indeed! (is that for 225/75/R16?)
my ones are coming in at £160 each.
but they are the experts (or are they ?)
That's right I had sameI am attaching a reply from Continental tyres, regarding tyre pressures.
I had the van weighed fully loaded on each axle. Front 1460 kg, rear 2000 kg (which is right on the axles limit)
The recommended pressure for the front tyres 3.25 Bar seems very low
Good afternoon Mr. Bennett,
Thank you for your email and I completely understand your concern.
It is extremely likely that the relevant information supplied with the chassis is documented for use as a commercial vehicle, therefore proposed before the conversion to a motor home. For this reason, Continental tyres would always recommend having the motor home weighed on a weigh bridge at your heaviest travelling weight, including liquids to achieve specific axle weights. In some cases the coach builder will also put their recommended pressures on the vehicle plate. However, the majority put this to the maximum inflation pressure of the tyre to cover all loads being applied and not specific loads which often, are not near the plated weight you actually travel at.
The volume and pressure of the inflation medium is what carries the load and if it is not sufficient then the tyre can suffer damage, hence why it is extremely important for the correct loads to be obtained, in order to inflate the tyre correctly.
Experience shows that due to the weight distribution of vehicles in the leisure industry such as motor homes the likelihood of overloading or uneven weight distribution tends to put a greater load on the rear axle rather than on the front axles, where the weight tends to remain more consistent. It is true that when braking occurs the weight transference is to the front, but this only tends to be for short periods, whereas overloading on the rear axle can be present over long periods, when the tyres are rotating at high speed.
This is the main reason that with CP Camper type tyres the inflation pressures at the rear is deliberately set higher. Although this also has a bearing on the contact area when negotiating grassy parking areas and also to the sidewall deflection, which influences the body roll.
The 69 psi written on the side of the tyre is for the Northern American market only and the inflation pressure of the tyre can exceed this value within its safety operating range.
Based on the following:
ContiVanco Camper 215/70 R15 (CP*) 109 R tyres.
Front Axle: 1460 Kg - 3.25 bar/ 47.1 psi (maximum weight for pressure given = 1520 kg)
Rear Axle: (single fitment) 2000 Kg - 5.5 bar/ 79.8 psi (maximum weight for pressure given = 2060 kg)
Rear Axle: (twinned fitment) 2000 Kg - 3.0 bar/ 43.5 psi (maximum weight for pressure given = 2640 kg)
(*CP- Camper) (Single fitment (S) = two wheels per axle, Twinned fitment (T) = four (or more) wheels per axle)
I have included the chart for these specific tyres to help with pressure vs. load if you need to change the weight.
View attachment 286827
I hope this helps and any further enquiries (no matter how small) please do not hesitate to ask, we are always happy to help!
B
225 15's mine. strangely were a couple of pounds cheaper than 215's. supply and demand I suppose!
Yes you’re probably right, ours are 225/75 16.
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