New tryes required (1 Viewer)

[markymark]

Afternoon

I got picked up for the trye walls on all 4 of my tryes on the last mot so would like to replace them.
I currently have Michelin Camping, size 215/75R16C fitted all round but dont fancy paying out £160 each for them.

As a cheaper option would Avon, AV9 Van 215/75R16C be a safe and suitable replacment at £97 each?

Is it a fail if i left them on for next MOT? Not than i plan to just trying to work out a fitting date.

I dont do long haul trips mainly a weekender when work permits me.

cheers:thumb:

 

[hilldweller]

As a cheaper option would Avon, AV9 Van 215/75R16C be a safe and suitable replacment at £97 each?
cheers:thumb:

Just got us to Italy and back !

 

[markymark]

Cheers Brian
How were they for road noise whilst travelling? you happy with them and would you use again.
cheers

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[maz]

As a cheaper option would Avon, AV9 Van 215/75R16C be a safe and suitable replacment at £97 each?

I've got these on my van and was quite happy with them until they became suspects as the cause of vibration. After only 2,500 miles, three of the six had developed a serious degree of radial runout, two were approaching it and only one was actually running anywhere near true. I had the whole lot replaced under the Avon warranty and will be keeping a close eye on the current batch.

Avon tyres used to be British-made but are now produced in China to less exacting standards - even tho' some of them are still marked as having been made in UK.

 

[madbluemad]

I've got these on my van and was quite happy with them until they became suspects as the cause of vibration. After only 2,500 miles, three of the six had developed a serious degree of radial runout, two were approaching it and only one was actually running anywhere near true. I had the whole lot replaced under the Avon warranty and will be keeping a close eye on the current batch.

Avon tyres used to be British-made but are now produced in China to less exacting standards - even tho' some of them are still marked as having been made in UK.

It would be interesting to have this thread periodically updated with a report back on how the tyres are/have performed.
Jim

 

[motorhomelover]

I got my new tyres from Brian Evans at Oswestry
as i have an American RV they are a special rates tyre
good ride and no noise :thumb:
buying cheaper can devalue your investment
if the manufacurer has spent millions on R&D and put on a tyre type why would you think you can do better ???
if you have to penny pinch should you not ask your self can i really afford to keep and run my motor home???

you do your self and other road users no good in messing with tyre types

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[maz]

It would be interesting to have this thread periodically updated with a report back on how the tyres are/have performed.
Jim

I plan on getting them checked for runout once or twice a year when I go back to my homeground of High Wycombe. If anyone's looking for tyres I can highly recommend Adams & Page: http://www.adamsandpage.co.uk/

Ask for Stuart. He is a 'tyre guru' and knows everything there is to know about tyres ........ and then some. He spent 7 hours in total - checking the original tyres, checking the wheels without the tyres, then thoroughly checking and balancing the replacement tyres - and didn't charge me a penny. It's not often you find service like that. :thumb:

 

[Gromett]

You are an attractive lady though, if one of us ugly buggers turned up I am sure we would either get charged or refused service

Has the vibration problem been resolved yet?

 

[tonka]

I had Avon av9's fitted all round last May 2010...
Been fine done Spain and back - France and back etc... No issues.
Paid £370 all in fitted at National tyres...

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[Madmark62]

I've got these on my van and was quite happy with them until they became suspects as the cause of vibration. After only 2,500 miles, three of the six had developed a serious degree of radial runout, two were approaching it and only one was actually running anywhere near true. I had the whole lot replaced under the Avon warranty and will be keeping a close eye on the current batch.

Avon tyres used to be British-made but are now produced in China to less exacting standards - even tho' some of them are still marked as having been made in UK.

These will be the ones made in Bath Road , Melksham, Wiltshire, opposite our old house.

 

[Gooney]

Afternoon

I got picked up for the trye walls on all 4 of my tryes on the last mot so would like to replace them.
I currently have Michelin Camping, size 215/75R16C fitted all round but dont fancy paying out £160 each for them.

As a cheaper option would Avon, AV9 Van 215/75R16C be a safe and suitable replacment at £97 each?

Is it a fail if i left them on for next MOT? Not than i plan to just trying to work out a fitting date.

I dont do long haul trips mainly a weekender when work permits me.

cheers:thumb:

Hi Mark
I'm surprised there is any wear at all on your front tyres judging by the weight you carry in your garage

 

[markymark]

I had Avon av9's fitted all round last May 2010...
Been fine done Spain and back - France and back etc... No issues.
Paid £370 all in fitted at National tyres...

Many thanks Tonka

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[markymark]

Hi Mark
I'm surprised there is any wear at all on your front tyres judging by the weight you carry in your garage
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Heaviest items are the spare wheel and awning
Super light bikes which my wife can lift up together, one in each arm. Bought due to their weight.
Plastic, travel cot, bread tray bases, watering can
aluminium table and chairs
12 aaa batteries / 12 aa batteries
We travel with water tank empty, couple of milk cartons filled with water for brews until we reach final point. No hoarding of masses of food in living area apart from noodles, pasta.
Back axle good for 1724kg where the tyre and awning sit next to . Garage area rated for 165kg which I am under. Checked it all out for the trip to the southern France last year. All kit in their is lightweight

 

[markymark]

I got my new tyres from Brian Evans at Oswestry
as i have an American RV they are a special rates tyre
good ride and no noise :thumb:
buying cheaper can devalue your investment
if the manufacurer has spent millions on R&D and put on a tyre type why would you think you can do better ???
if you have to penny pinch should you not ask your self can i really afford to keep and run my motor home???

you do your self and other road users no good in messing with tyre types

If you are fixed to a certain type of tyre as you are as a RV owner then chin up and pay the price which u do. On the other hand if choice is available to me then why am I not entitled to explore the range available?? Why pay over the odds?? Strange

 

[Chris]

If you are fixed to a certain type of tyre as you are as a RV owner then chin up and pay the price which u do. On the other hand if choice is available to me then why am I not entitled to explore the range available?? Why pay over the odds?? Strange

I agree. it's called being sensible:thumb:

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