Motorhome Tyres Replacement

[Miss Daisy]

Firstly, a Happy Easter to you all….

Our motorhome is 2016 plate.
We have never replaced the tyres on it, however we have read that they ought to be replaced every seven years….
Has anyone done this, and what signs do you look out for.
Also how much are they likely to cost …..

Many thanks

 

[Emmit]

"Also how much are they likely to cost"

It could cost you the van when it's written off after a blowout!

 

[Lenny HB]

If the van does a fair bit of sitting around best to replace them after 5 years, if driven regularly you could risk pushing it to 7 years but not really a good idea.

Your tyres are 8 years old they need replacing now, no way would I run a heavy van on tyres that old a disaster waiting to happen.

As for cost you haven't given a tyre size but depending on size and type of tyre anything between £450 to £900 for a set of 4, if you have a spare that will need replacing as well even if it's not been used.

 

[Stealaway]

Firstly, a Happy Easter to you all….

Our motorhome is 2016 plate.
We have never replaced the tyres on it, however we have read that they ought to be replaced every seven years….
Has anyone done this, and what signs do you look out for.
Also how much are they likely to cost …..

Many thanks

Any splits in the side wall especially if you can see the canvas.
It should fail an MOT if the testers can be bothered to look

 

[Stealaway]

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[dazandandrea]

Have a look on blackcirle.com
Put your tyre details in and compare the prices. Look for fully fitted .
At least youll have a good idea before someone tries to rip you off.

 

[PP Bear]

If you filter through these, there are 26 pages covering tyres, as the same question comes up quite regularly.

Good luck in your search.

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/search/632861/?q=Replacement+tyres&o=relevance

 

[PP Bear]

Personally, I ran my previous Michelin tyres for 10 years as recommended by Michelin themselves, however as an ex tyre fitter, I kept my eye on them, ran then at 80psi and had no cracks, or signs of wear at all. Infact when the fitter removed them, we examined them inside and out and, apart from the age, were perfect.

I then fitted these at a cost of approximately £850 for the 4 tyres, had metal valves fitted and run at 80 psi. So far they’ve been brilliant.

 

[dawsey]

Personally, I ran my previous Michelin tyres for 10 years as recommended by Michelin themselves, however as an ex tyre fitter, I kept my eye on them, ran then at 80psi and had no cracks, or signs of wear at all. Infact when the fitter removed them, we examined them inside and out and, apart from the age, were perfect.

I then fitted these at a cost of approximately £850 for the 4 tyres, had metal valves fitted and run at 80 psi. So far they’ve been brilliant.
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These are what I fitted last year. I run 80 at the rear (as recommended by ETRA) and manufacturer recommended pressure of about 70 at the front. Great tyres and they have improved stability, grip and handling.

For OP, it’s a question of risk, your 1st course of action should be to have at least one ‘professional’ (ideally a trusted, experienced heavy vehicle mechanic) inspect your tyres, if they are deemed to be in good condition you would ‘probably’ be OK to continue to use as long as they are legal and pass MOT, which is just a check for absolute minimum standards.

However, as tyres age they all deteriorate, the speed and level depends on many things like use, pressure, UV exposure, operating temperatures and even how many pot holes they have encountered. Thus, in general, the older the tyres the greater the risk. A frontal blow out in a heavy motorhome on a busy motorway can easily be catastrophic, as can loss of control due to aged and hard treads. The only thing between you and the road is your tyres, no matter the vehicle. The best money you can invest in any vehicle you have is a set of decent quality new tyres.

 

[Miss Daisy]

A big thank you for all comments and advice.

We will be getting new tyres as soon as…..

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[monkeybrand]

Mine is 2016 as well. Mot a couple of weeks ago suggested a change (which was due anyway) and managed to get a good price on Michelin cross climate campers from asda tyres. £173.48 a corner.

 

[Colin McCourt]

Look at van tyres, not just those “recommended” for campers. When you look at the specs of tyres you quickly find that those labelled C and those labelled CP are identical in everything but the price. It can save you quite a bit. Awaiting the detractors for this information.

 

[Reevsie]

Had my 6 tyres changed last week. Stayed with 4 x Michelin CrossClimate Camping 225/75 R16 R (116), 8Ply, Directional. was £1216. Even though the van is 81/2 years old the tyres were over 10 years old. When we checked the tyres 4 were still in good condition, 1 had a few cracks and 1 had severe cracking.

Black Circle recommended 58 PSI all round but will be changing. I have always run 65 front and 70 rear as it is a tag axle.

Left them at 58PSI for a week to try them. A lot smoother ride, but fuel consumption went down by about 4 mpg.