Van tyre or camper tyre? (28 Viewers)

[Woodgates]

Just asked my local garage and MOT Centre to price up for replacing my tyres with all season (3 peak mountain snowflake). His usual supplier astounded him by advising that only “camper” tyres can now be used on campervans and motorhomes, with effect from a date earlier this year. Plus they suggested that having the wrong tyres fails MOT!
They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.
Anyone else heard of this? None of the garage’s MOT Technicians were aware to the extent that they disbelieved it. Any MOT people on here care to comment.
I am sure this will be “news” to the myriad of camper converters who buy in vans to convert.

 

[Gellyneck]

Just asked my local garage and MOT Centre to price up for replacing my tyres with all season (3 peak mountain snowflake). His usual supplier astounded him by advising that only “camper” tyres can now be used on campervans and motorhomes, with effect from a date earlier this year. Plus they suggested that having the wrong tyres fails MOT!
They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.
Anyone else heard of this? None of the garage’s MOT Technicians were aware to the extent that they disbelieved it. Any MOT people on here care to comment.
I am sure this will be “news” to the myriad of camper converters who buy in vans to convert.

My MoT tester fitted Nanking 3pms van tyres on our motorhome a couple of months back so ...........................

 

[poppycamper]

Just asked my local garage and MOT Centre to price up for replacing my tyres with all season (3 peak mountain snowflake). His usual supplier astounded him by advising that only “camper” tyres can now be used on campervans and motorhomes, with effect from a date earlier this year. Plus they suggested that having the wrong tyres fails MOT!
They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.
Anyone else heard of this? None of the garage’s MOT Technicians were aware to the extent that they disbelieved it. Any MOT people on here care to comment.
I am sure this will be “news” to the myriad of camper converters who buy in vans to convert.

Definately van tyres..
My van has Michelin Agilis Cross Climates and passed MOT last week...

 

[poppycamper]

They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.

Yes they are indeed 3PMS

 

[EuroTrotters]

Just asked my local garage and MOT Centre to price up for replacing my tyres with all season (3 peak mountain snowflake). His usual supplier astounded him by advising that only “camper” tyres can now be used on campervans and motorhomes, with effect from a date earlier this year. Plus they suggested that having the wrong tyres fails MOT!
They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.
Anyone else heard of this? None of the garage’s MOT Technicians were aware to the extent that they disbelieved it. Any MOT people on here care to comment.
I am sure this will be “news” to the myriad of camper converters who buy in vans to convert.

Van tyres all day.

That’s a load of bill-hoox

Camper tyres are not manufactured in all base vehicle/chassis sizes. So how could that be ?.



Rubbish just get van tyres

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[headlight]

Just asked my local garage and MOT Centre to price up for replacing my tyres with all season (3 peak mountain snowflake). His usual supplier astounded him by advising that only “camper” tyres can now be used on campervans and motorhomes, with effect from a date earlier this year. Plus they suggested that having the wrong tyres fails MOT!
They were recommending Michelin Agilis Camper which of course is not a 3pms as far as I am aware.
Anyone else heard of this? None of the garage’s MOT Technicians were aware to the extent that they disbelieved it. Any MOT people on here care to comment.
I am sure this will be “news” to the myriad of camper converters who buy in vans to convert.

I just had a set of Kumho 4 season van tyres fitted a few weeks ago, no mention that they were illegal from either the suppliers Black Circles or the tyre fitting company Bathwick Tyres.
Better ride and better grip than camper tyres.
The supplier doesn't know what they are talking about

 

[Ingwe]

Definately van tyres..
My van has Michelin Agilis Cross Climates and passed MOT last week...

Ours too, though MOT not until November but passed last year’s MOT.

 

[Guigsy]

As long as a tyre has a high enough load rating, they are fine. There are some motorhomes that come from the factory with van tyres because that's the only choice in the size they need.

 

[Jim Schush]

After following a post on here a few months ago I opted for Falken All Seasons.
I have almost covered 3000 miles on them in Europe and I must say I am impressed.
The ride quality certainly seems improved over my previous Michelins and at almost half the price we are more than happy with our choice.

 

[maison]

After following a post on here a few months ago I opted for Falken All Seasons.
I have almost covered 3000 miles on them in Europe and I must say I am impressed.
The ride quality certainly seems improved over my previous Michelins and at almost half the price we are more than happy with our choice.

Like you, we have just completed a 3k mile trip around France, Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium since fitting Falken All Season tyres.

A much improved ride. The harsh FIAT rear Suspension still bangs on potholes but the front is very much better.

On “worn” roads noise has virtually disappeared on all four wheels.

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[Woodgates]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think my garage will be looking for a new supplier!