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So a quick question on tyres

Has anyone tried these

Still have tyres on from when I brought the van 3 yrs ago and they have now warn out, so was
looking at a van tire with extra load and van
www.asdatyres.co.uk

Who knew Asda did tyres?

Full range of car tyres including top brands at Asda prices
www.asdatyres.co.uk www.asdatyres.co.uk

It's on asda tires and I can get them fitted on Monday but was wondering if anyone had them fitted

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Not so much an answer to your question as a suggestion. Once I decided our van needed new tyres despite the Conti’s having life left in them I researched a lot and asked for advice on here.

In the end I went for these and really like them.

www.michelin.co.uk

MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE CAMPING - Camper - All season tyres tyre | MICHELIN GB

MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE CAMPING tyres - information & user reviews. See if it fits your car (browse by size or by vehicle). Get yours today at the nearest tyre dealer.
www.michelin.co.uk www.michelin.co.uk

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I've never had 'GT Radials but they are an established brand with a history.

Their website indicates they have been manufactured for 60 yrs. have 35000 employees and are sold in 130 countries.
Hardly a Mickey Mouse, (other cartoon characters are available) outfit.
 
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I can’t help feeling adding Camping to the name just gives an excuse to load the price

My chassis is a sprinter I run on van tyres the same as the 1,000’s of sprinter vans doing 1,000,000’s miles a week around the country 🤔👍

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Michelin Cross Climates for quietness, grip in the wet, and a supple sidewall = a better ride
Van tyres for cheap mileage, road noise and lumpy ride.
Other tyres are available.
 
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2GB Racing said:
Michelin Cross Climates for quietness, grip in the wet, and a supple sidewall = a better ride
Van tyres for cheap mileage, road noise and lumpy ride.
Other tyres are available.
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My Michelin Cross climate's are van tyres.
 
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Yep Michelin Cross Climate Van tyres same as mine, Bit different to cheapest delivery van tyres though.
 
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Could the Michelin Cross Climate experts on here clarify for me - are there 2 versions of this tyre: a 'camping' version and a 'standard' version, or are they all rated as 'Camping' tyres?

As I understand, camping-rated tyres have reinforced sidewalls, which no doubt has some benefit in terms of longevity, particularly if the MH is parked up unused for extended periods and for supporting heavier loads.

BUT, the downside seems to be an extra harsh ride, which I'd like to escape. Currently have the original Michelin Agilis Camping tyres, as fitted when new. But the story was similar on our previous Ducato-based MH, which was supplied with Continental Camping tyres.

Even letting the tyres down to the minimum safe pressures, the ride - especially at the back - is like a cart it is so harsh. :oops:

So which decent tyres for a softer ride please? :unsure:
 
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"Is like a cart"
No it is a cart - the difference is that current metal cart springs have a bit mor flex than what used to be on great grandads haywain.
If it aint broke dont fix it. Just as well most things have moved on a bit since this old adage. Shame fiat is stuck in the 18th C.

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mikebeaches said:
Could the Michelin Cross Climate experts on here clarify for me - are there 2 versions of this tyre: a 'camping' version and a 'standard' version, or are they all rated as 'Camping' tyres?

As I understand, camping-rated tyres have reinforced sidewalls, which no doubt has some benefit in terms of longevity, particularly if the MH is parked up unused for extended periods and for supporting heavier loads.

BUT, the downside seems to be an extra harsh ride, which I'd like to escape. Currently have the original Michelin Agilis Camping tyres, as fitted when new. But the story was similar on our previous Ducato-based MH, which was supplied with Continental Camping tyres.

Even letting the tyres down to the minimum safe pressures, the ride - especially at the back - is like a cart it is so harsh. :oops:

So which decent tyres for a softer ride please? :unsure:
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As I understand it, there is not a Michelin Camper Cross Climate.

I stand corrected. There is Agilis Cross Climate which is a van tyre, no extra stiffening but load rated for a van.

Then the Cross Climate Camping, which presumably has stiffer side walls.

You pays your money......
 
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RM_Marine said:
So a quick question on tyres

Has anyone tried these

Still have tyres on from when I brought the van 3 yrs ago and they have now warn out, so was
looking at a van tire with extra load and van
www.asdatyres.co.uk

Who knew Asda did tyres?

Full range of car tyres including top brands at Asda prices
www.asdatyres.co.uk www.asdatyres.co.uk

It's on asda tires and I can get them fitted on Monday but was wondering if anyone had them fitted

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Yes I have 6 of them on my euramobil they were fitted when I bought it last April... done 9000 mile on them now all fine .

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I never run camper tyres , every mh I've had I've fitted commercial tyres to it .
 
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There are very few options if you have a heavier van. You need to match the load rating to the axle maximum weights. It is surprising that not many tyres are there in the highest weight ranges. Commercial van tyres however suit most PVC vans and if you do a lot of miles give a great saving. The camper rated tyres, with thicker sidewalls were designed for low mileage vehicles that are always loaded. If you observe a normal tyre on a van, the bottom of the tyre is distorted and has a flat area touching the road and the sides slightly bulged out.

Now we all know that Heat and UV levels shortens the life of any tyre, as they harden and can crack. If the tyre is left parked for months, that hardening sets some of that distortion and throws out the balance. Some will disappear as the tyre heats up in use, but the chemical changes in the rubber compound are permanent

Thicker sidewalls resist the bulging and tolerate constant loading better

People have different opinions on tyres, but the science part is why the manufacturers put money into developing specialist tyres
 
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mikebeaches said:
Could the Michelin Cross Climate experts on here clarify for me - are there 2 versions of this tyre: a 'camping' version and a 'standard' version, or are they all rated as 'Camping' tyres?

As I understand, camping-rated tyres have reinforced sidewalls, which no doubt has some benefit in terms of longevity, particularly if the MH is parked up unused for extended periods and for supporting heavier loads.

BUT, the downside seems to be an extra harsh ride, which I'd like to escape. Currently have the original Michelin Agilis Camping tyres, as fitted when new. But the story was similar on our previous Ducato-based MH, which was supplied with Continental Camping tyres.

Even letting the tyres down to the minimum safe pressures, the ride - especially at the back - is like a cart it is so harsh. :oops:

So which decent tyres for a softer ride please? :unsure:
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There are actually 3 variants..
Cars.....Michelin Cross Climate
Vans.....Michelin Agilis Cross Climate
Moho's..Michelin Cross Climate Camper
 
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CAB96 said:
Isn't there a Cross Climate SUV also?
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Thought suv came under cars.... but no you are correct... also have Cross Climate Suv...
There also appears to be a Cross Climate 2 aswell as a Cross Climate+
Both which are for cars, suv and 4x4.

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Last week needed 2 michelin agili campers and told not available so had to go with the cross climate ones. Have to say I am impressed with the tread. £214 each which is better than the campers.
 
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I read of a bloke fitting the gt radials the other day and he said they are fine. I would check the load ratings and whether they are 6 8 or 10 ply the 10 ply being the most expensive tyres. My pvc came with vanco van tyres which are expensive but but durable. On a previous van I put winter tyres on which wore down quickly as I kept them on all the time. I might go for hancook ra 18 lt next time as ready to change.
 
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One other thing to be aware of. If you fit Michelin Agilis camping tyres, they will “recommend“ tyre pressures of 80psi and little lower at the front. You could choose to go against this advice but in the event of an incident you’re in your own
Alternatively you could fit Continental camper tyres, and they recommend lower pressures (65psi rear), as they assume you will not overload your van. I prefer Continentals approach and I would guess it helps improve the ride of the stiff camper tyres
 
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Anybody use budget van tyres. I've used budget car tyres in the past no problem so not sure if paying more than twice the price for branded van tyres is really worth it.
 
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dunnah01 said:
Anybody use budget van tyres. I've used budget car tyres in the past no problem so not sure if paying more than twice the price for branded van tyres is really worth it.
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IMO you only get what you pay for..
A tyre is the only contact you have with road and they have to preform various very important tasks..
Yes they may seem to be a good alternative 90% of the time but will they really perform when you really need to depend on them when going gets tough.
Others will obviously disagree and claim as long as it is round and black it will do..
I always buy the best tyres i can afford.
Never had budgets or retreats (can you still get the?).

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poppycamper said:
Yes they may seem to be a good alternative 90% of the time
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I would go further and say that it is probably something like the cheap tyre is OK for 99.99% of the time, it is only when the poo hits the fan that you really find out the capability or otherwise of a tyre.

I am with you on this approach.
 
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poppycamper said:
IMO you only get what you pay for..
A tyre is the only contact you have with road and they have to preform various very important tasks..
Yes they may seem to be a good alternative 90% of the time but will they really perform when you really need to depend on them when going gets tough.
Others will obviously disagree and claim as long as it is round and black it will do..
I always buy the best tyres i can afford.
Never had budgets or retreats (can you still get the?).
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Apparently, HGVs and airliners commonly use retread tyres.

I didn't think they are available in a Camping version but I might be wrong. Anyhow mine will have to be replaced long before they run out of tread.
 
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SpeedyDux said:
Apparently, HGVs and airliners commonly use retread tyres.

I didn't think they are available in a Camping version but I might be wrong. Anyhow mine will have to be replaced long before they run out of tread.
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And how many HGV treads you you see littering the side of roads.?
 
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