New tyres for a tag axle Motorhome

[Freo]

I thought this might be worth sharing.

I have just bought new tyres for our tag axle Motorhome, since the existing tyres were just under 6 years old. After researching, I decided for a variety of reasons that the replacements I fancied were Michelin Agilis Alpin Winter tyres. Although the Alpins are not specifically Camping (CP rated) tyres, otherwise, they were the most direct equivalent to the manufacturer's recommended Michelin Agilis Camping tyres that I could find - and the Alpins I chose have a higher spec. Trouble is, they looked very expensive at all of the various online tyre dealers. Then I discovered this seller on eBay and saved myself a fair bit.

Tyres were exactly as stated, and so, I am very happy.

By the way, I have absolutely no connection with the seller. I am merely a delighted customer.
Hope this helps somebody else out there.

Incidentally, I read somewhere that I should contact my insurer (Comfort, in my case) to check if this change away from the manufacturer's recommended tyres would impact on my insurance in any way. I was told that it didn't affect my insurance, although Comfort did ask me to email them the details of the change for their records. So all was OK with that aspect. I dunno about other insurers, though, so perhaps something worth checking for peace of mind?

 

[Northernraider]

I avoided Michelin tyres as the camper ones are crap and nearly always end up with cracked sidewalls.
I fitted a heavier load rated commercial tyre instead 6 x nexen roadian ct8 tyres with a 121 load rating rather than the Michelin 116

All six fitted balanced etc for £530

 

[Figaro]

I avoided Michelin tyres as the camper ones are crap and nearly always end up with cracked sidewalls.

Where did you get that from please ?

 

[Northernraider]

Where did you get that from please ?

They were on this van , my last van and there was a thread discussing them on here when I was looking for replacements back in December. ...loads of folk saying sidewall cracking

 

[Speve]

They were on this van , my last van and there was a thread discussing them on here when I was looking for replacements back in December. ...loads of folk saying sidewall cracking

Think you’ll find the tyres being discussed were aged from 2003 to 2010 so we’re quite old tyres don’t think that reflects that Michelin’s are no good we’ve been using them on our vans and not had any problems.

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[CazPaul]

That's a good price for a good winter tyre, well done for finding that.

 

[Northernraider]

Think you’ll find the tyres being discussed were aged from 2003 to 2010 so we’re quite old tyres don’t think that reflects that Michelin’s are no good we’ve been using them on our vans and not had any problems.

When I said this van I meant my van not the op's mine is a 2008 I had a 2011 and a 2013 Michelin camping on here with great tread and buggerred sidewalls.

My previous burstner also had perished sidewalls. And as I said there were several posts on here back in December with the same issue so whilst you may not have had problems many others have and as there's little choice in camping tyres people tend to just replace like for like but it doesn't make them good tyres

Opinions and mileage varies

But I won't fit them again that's for sure

 

[Freo]

For what it’s worth, I got the Michelin Camping tyres fitted in 2013 (although some of them had earlier DOT dates) and I have experienced absolutely no problems with them. On this occasion, I’ve replaced them purely on the basis of age. (Don’t fancy a blowout, especially when towing the car trailer.) I have to say that there was no sign of sidewall cracks or any other deterioration on the Camping tyres that have just been removed. From what’s been said, though, others have not had the same experience. (Mind you, we have only been abroad twice over the last 5 years, so they ain’t been exposed to as much sunlight as many others, perhaps?)
FYI the new Alpin winter tyres are a higher load spec of 121/120 as compared to the Michelin Camping at 116. Also, the Alpins are 12 ply as opposed to 8 ply for the Camping tyres.

 

[Steve and Kat]

Thank you for posting, I’ve got to put a new set of front boots on our MH very soon.. they’ve done 16k in 2 years and I was wondering whether or not to stick to the original tyres again.. our MH is a 16 plate, so will probably go like for like.. but am glad I have another option to look at..

 

[Freo]

Apologies, it’s not clear from my OP but the guy doesn’t just deal exclusively with Michelin tyres, if that helps.

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[DL42846]

I thought this might be worth sharing.

I have just bought new tyres for our tag axle Motorhome, since the existing tyres were just under 6 years old. After researching, I decided for a variety of reasons that the replacements I fancied were Michelin Agilis Alpin Winter tyres. Although the Alpins are not specifically Camping (CP rated) tyres, otherwise, they were the most direct equivalent to the manufacturer's recommended Michelin Agilis Camping tyres that I could find - and the Alpins I chose have a higher spec. Trouble is, they looked very expensive at all of the various online tyre dealers. Then I discovered this seller on eBay and saved myself a fair bit.

Tyres were exactly as stated, and so, I am very happy.

By the way, I have absolutely no connection with the seller. I am merely a delighted customer.
Hope this helps somebody else out there.

Incidentally, I read somewhere that I should contact my insurer (Comfort, in my case) to check if this change away from the manufacturer's recommended tyres would impact on my insurance in any way. I was told that it didn't affect my insurance, although Comfort did ask me to email them the details of the change for their records. So all was OK with that aspect. I dunno about other insurers, though, so perhaps something worth checking for peace of mind?

I thought this might be worth sharing.

I have just bought new tyres for our tag axle Motorhome, since the existing tyres were just under 6 years old. After researching, I decided for a variety of reasons that the replacements I fancied were Michelin Agilis Alpin Winter tyres. Although the Alpins are not specifically Camping (CP rated) tyres, otherwise, they were the most direct equivalent to the manufacturer's recommended Michelin Agilis Camping tyres that I could find - and the Alpins I chose have a higher spec. Trouble is, they looked very expensive at all of the various online tyre dealers. Then I discovered this seller on eBay and saved myself a fair bit.

Tyres were exactly as stated, and so, I am very happy.

By the way, I have absolutely no connection with the seller. I am merely a delighted customer.
Hope this helps somebody else out there.

Incidentally, I read somewhere that I should contact my insurer (Comfort, in my case) to check if this change away from the manufacturer's recommended tyres would impact on my insurance in any way. I was told that it didn't affect my insurance, although Comfort did ask me to email them the details of the change for their records. So all was OK with that aspect. I dunno about other insurers, though, so perhaps something worth checking for peace of mind?

Do you intend to run them all year round?

 

[Freo]

Hi @Mikescuba
Yes, I do intend to run on these all year round.

 

[DJP]

I avoided Michelin tyres as the camper ones are crap and nearly always end up with cracked sidewalls.
I fitted a heavier load rated commercial tyre instead 6 x nexen roadian ct8 tyres with a 121 load rating rather than the Michelin 116

All six fitted balanced etc for £530

I hope you have told your insurance company? You know if there is a claim they will look for any 'get out' reason they can find and you could end up with no insurance cover.

 

[Northernraider]

I hope you have told your insurance company? You know if there is a claim they will look for any 'get out' reason they can find and you could end up with no insurance cover.

There is no requirement to have camper tyres fitted
Underneath it's a commercial vehicle the tyres fitted are actually better than the camper tyres ...the only difference in camper tyres is sidewall reinforcement to prevent damage from standing in.one place for long periods of time

Something my van doesn't do

 

[tacr2man]

For what it’s worth, I got the Michelin Camping tyres fitted in 2013 (although some of them had earlier DOT dates) and I have experienced absolutely no problems with them. On this occasion, I’ve replaced them purely on the basis of age. (Don’t fancy a blowout, especially when towing the car trailer.) I have to say that there was no sign of sidewall cracks or any other deterioration on the Camping tyres that have just been removed. From what’s been said, though, others have not had the same experience. (Mind you, we have only been abroad twice over the last 5 years, so they ain’t been exposed to as much sunlight as many others, perhaps?)
FYI the new Alpin winter tyres are a higher load spec of 121/120 as compared to the Michelin Camping at 116. Also, the Alpins are 12 ply as opposed to 8 ply for the Camping tyres.

Thats "ply rating" which is another way of saying what the load capability is like 121/120 , it is not the actual number of plys . HTSH

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[Freo]

Ah, right. Didn’t know that, @tacr2man. Very much appreciate the info, though. Nice one. Every day’s a school day, as they say.

 

[charliesgrandad]

6 x nexen roadian ct8 tyres

Were did you get your nexen from and how long have you had them ?
And what van have you put them on ?
Cheers Baza

 

[Northernraider]

Were did you get your nexen from and how long have you had them ?

Supplied and fitted by ATS in December

 

[charliesgrandad]

Thanks Northernraider , did you read my edit ?

 

[Northernraider]

Thanks Northernraider , did you read my edit ?

I have now

This one

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[charliesgrandad]

I have now

This one View attachment 246432

Many thanks , are they wearing well

 

[Northernraider]

Many thanks , are they wearing well

Can't see any difference in them so far except they are dirty ha ha

 

[charliesgrandad]

I avoided Michelin tyres as the camper ones are crap and nearly always end up with cracked sidewalls.
I fitted a heavier load rated commercial tyre instead 6 x nexen roadian ct8 tyres with a 121 load rating rather than the Michelin 116

All six fitted balanced etc for £530

Just got round to taking your advice and had 6 of the ct8's fitted at my local tyre company , they did them for £525 balanced and fitted

 

[Northernraider]

Just got round to taking your advice and had 6 of the ct8's fitted at my local tyre company , they did them for £525 balanced and fitted

Good stuff you beat my price

 

[charliesgrandad]

Good stuff you beat my price

Yes result , when I got the quote I thought they maybe old stock but they are week 22 18

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