Tyres — is the CP branding a legal requirement in Europe?

[Bustup15]

Apologies if this has been mentioned previously.

Looking at prices for 2 new front tyres for a Ducato based vehicle tag axle currently on Michelin Agilis camper tyres.

One tyre supplier has said not to fit Cross Climate as they are not CP stamped and this is now a legal requirement in Europe

True or false?

 

[Lenny HB]

25 years between tugging and moh never had the need. Hope this isn’t a jinx.
Wish I hadn’t posted know.

1st motorhome I've not had a puncher with & had several when tugging car & caravan.

 

[PhilandMena]

An insurance requirement for many policies now and breakdown recovery.

 

[BillyKontiki]

An insurance requirement for many policies now and breakdown recovery.

Thanks for the heads up. Will check that.

 

[Deep Owl]

I.M.O. they are misleading you (and others) with inaccurate information. To establish the correct tyre pressures you need to weigh both axles then give these weights to the tyre manufacture who should tell you the pressures for your tyres. My Continental Camper van tyres have a maximum pressure rating of 80 PSI stamped on each tyre but this has nothing to do with the pressure the tyre should be run at.
Continental produce a technical manual which contains the correct tyre pressure for their tyres dependant on axle load. I attache a copy for your information.

https://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/476070/960c00deff28484e7fbdec87d1d00583/download-technical-databook-data.pdf

That’s what I did with the Michelins. I even have the email from them to prove it! With their advice I felt as though my wheels were made from bricks, so I take manufacturer’s views with a pinch of salt. After all, they only make them .

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[ToBoldlyGo]

Michelin - New MICHELIN CrossClimate Camping 4-season tire dedicated to motorhomes

Tired developed to meet the needs of motorhomes, both when driving and when parked up

www.michelin.com

Thanks, ooh that is so irritating that they didn't tell me in their email. Oh well, the crossclimate are not designed for being parked up unused like CP tyres and I'll just have to use van a lot more!! :}

 

[Bustup15]

The Saga continued this morning. Fitter rang back to tell me the warehouse can't find the 2 correct tyres despite their computer system saying 'in stock'.

No new stock for 3 months!

Back online, Kwik Fit say in stock, fitting Friday and 10% off plus a free wireless speaker - RESULT (hopefully)

 

[Lenny HB]

Michelin - New MICHELIN CrossClimate Camping 4-season tire dedicated to motorhomes

Tired developed to meet the needs of motorhomes, both when driving and when parked up

www.michelin.com

I notice it's a directional tyre like a lot of $ season & winter tyres. One of the reasons I went for the Toyo's is they are non directional.

 

[Lenny HB]

Michelin - New MICHELIN CrossClimate Camping 4-season tire dedicated to motorhomes

Tired developed to meet the needs of motorhomes, both when driving and when parked up

www.michelin.com

I notice it's a directional tyre like a lot of $ season & winter tyres. One of the reasons I went for the Toyo's is they are non directional.

 

[Deep Owl]

That’s what I did with the Michelins. I even have the email from them to prove it! With their advice I felt as though my wheels were made from bricks, so I take manufacturer’s views with a pinch of salt. After all, they only make them .

Just done 150 miles on my new Maxisses. Amazing, I could hear my wife in the cab / and the ride was smooth. I may up the rear pressures to 4.8bar and see how it feels.