Time to replace my tyres, but which brand?

[AdamB]

Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.

 

[DDJC]

What size tyres? Some tyres aren't available to some sizes.

 

[denisejoe]

Toyo are a good make and cheaper

 

[rb62]

Pleased with our https://www.maxxis.com/uk/tyre/vansmart-as-al2/ all season,three peaks marked.

 

[Fdhadi]

Think Lenny will be along soon and also recommend Toyo. Think that’s what I’m putting on ours next.

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[donkey]

I fitted four Yokohama all season tyres to my PVC, they cost just shy of £400 fitted and balanced at National Tyres. I am very please with their grip, especially on grass smoothness, fuel economy and noise.

Geoff

 

[DDJC]

If you want All Season, then I think that there are five to choose from in 225/R15 (my size). From my research, the following make the cut:

Make

Tyre Name

Spec

Season

Dedicated Camper tyre

Speed

Load Index

Weight per Tyre

Weight per axle

Fuel

Wet

Noise

Speed MPH

Bridgestone

Duravais All season

225/70 R15 112 S

4 Season

Van

S

112​

1120​

2240​

C

A

72

112

Michelin

Agilis Cross climate

225/70 R15 112 R

4 Season

Van

R

112​

1120​

2240​

C

A

73

106

Michelin

Agilis Cross climate

225/70 R15 112 S

4 Season

Van

S

112​

1120​

2240​

C

A

73

112

Pirelli

Carrier 4 season

225/70 R15 112 S

4 Season

Van

S

112​

1120​

2240​

C

A

71

112

Uniroyal

AllseasonMax

225/70 R15 112 R

4 Season

Van

R

112​

1120​

2240​

C

A

73

106

I will be going Bridgestone Duravais All season next time out (Spring next year). I've got Bridgestone on my car and they are the best in the wet I have ever used, by a mile. Doubt you will get change out of £600 for four though.

Note that the Agilis Cross Climate comes in two speeds, 'S' & 'R'. Difference was about three quid per tyre last time I looked.

There are others but they are B and C for wet, so I wasn't interested.

If you opt for summer only, then you can get the coveted A for Fuel and A for Rain tyre.

Make

Tyre Name

Spec

Season

Dedicated Camper tyre

Speed

Load Index

Weight per Tyre

Weight per axle

Fuel

Wet

Noise

Speed MPH

Continental

Van Contact 100 Eco

225/70 R15 112 R

Summer

Van

R

112​

1120​

2240​

A

A

72

106

A lot of people use summer all year round - just not where winter tyres are mandatory.

 

[EuroTrotters]

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As you may know from many of my numerous tyre posts and replies, I have always fitted Winter Tyres to all of our Motorhomes and vans. The last 3 Motorhomes, including the current one, have had Michelin Agilis Winter Tyres, as do my Sprinters. However, the prices of Michelin have rocketed (Paid...

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[AdamB]

What size tyres? Some tyres aren't available to some sizes.

Forgot to mention: 215 75R 16C

 

[AdamB]

TOYO H09's Now "Observe" Switching From Michelin Agilis Alpin

As you may know from many of my numerous tyre posts and replies, I have always fitted Winter Tyres to all of our Motorhomes and vans. The last 3 Motorhomes, including the current one, have had Michelin Agilis Winter Tyres, as do my Sprinters. However, the prices of Michelin have rocketed (Paid...

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Thanks for the link - a good report on the Toyo Observe, very tempting and will be in my final list

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[Stealaway]

Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.

We only use our van between April and October so I'm happy with the Continental Vanco camper tyres.

Black Circle price

Now at £175.82 each -I'm having four fitted next month Plus £15 each to have them fitted.

Michelin Cross Climates 2 are £175.15

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[Techman]

Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.

I would go with the Continentals as I have had a lot of trouble with the Michelins side walls cracking far to soon

 

[Roby2008]

Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.

Everyone will have a different opinion, mine is that I stay with OEM on everything that I have and decide if I want summer/winter/all season. Her car: summer/winter, my car: Summer, MH All season, all OEM brand.

 

[Miggs]

Go for the black ones....can't go wrong then.

 

[PP Bear]

Had my Michelin Agilis All Season Camping on for 10 years now. No cracking, inside or out, great tread ware and inspected regularly by me. No issues whatsoever on MOT either and I do chat to the tester to give them a thorough inspection.

Talking to Michelin, they say 10 years, but only replace them once they show signs or ware or delaminating or cracking.

I use the van all the time, so never left static for long. Once they need replacing, I’ll defo go with the same, after all, it’s what Auto Trail fitted from new.

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[the1andonly]

So no all season Toyo in R15
please prove my searching is inefective

 

[Guigsy]

Check your door jam and manual. You can probably fit 225x70 R16 without any issues. It'll give you more choice.

 

[TinaLes]

112 load rating may e OK for a sub 3500KG PVC, but if you have a higher rated MAXI chassis, or a MH, C Class or A Class you will probably need a higher load rating min 116 or 121 ideally
LES.

 

[Bessy765]

We have Michelin Cross Climate 225/75/16 on our Burstner Iexo 736 4500 kg. Much better ride than the Michelin camper tyres.

 

[Abacist]

We only use our van between April and October so I'm happy with the Continental Vanco camper tyres.

Black Circle price

Now at £175.82 each -I'm having four fitted next month Plus £15 each to have them fitted.

Michelin Cross Climates 2 are £175.15

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I will be reverting to Avon Continentals next time which is what I had on my Autotrail Savannah. I have 6 Michelins on the Arto at present but not terribly impressed to be honest!

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[Stealaway]

I would go with the Continentals as I have had a lot of trouble with the Michelins side walls cracking far to soon

My Michelins are only 3 years old but no signs of cracking although they are on 24,000 miles and pretty close to the wear beads.
New Continentals next week.

 

[Spicemelange]

Just orders Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 215 70 15 S. Have the CrossClimate 2 on the car and they are fantastic. Beware the speed ratings as you cannot go down a speed rating but you go up as based on the UK law the speed index must be the same or higher than approved