Michelin agilis V Continental vanco (1 Viewer)

DP+JAY

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I've tried both & prefer the Continental (Vanco 2 four season).
 

Peter A Forbes

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Vanco on the front, Yokohama's on the back :)

We run Conti's on our Renault vans as well.

Not that keen on Michelin.

Peter

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Forestboy

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Do like the Michelin but when the current front pair wear out I'm gonna try the Vanco 2 four season on the front.
 
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I'm not really sure how to comment :unsure: as I have Conti's on the front and Mich's on the back!

This came about because when the front Conti's needed replacement I had them replaced with the (only half worn rears) and the new Mich's put on the back. The idea being that if I want to use 'M+S' marked tyres then when the fronts are a bit more worn I replace them with the Conti's

Or........... to be honest.............

It seemed a good idea at the time :rolleyes:

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Forestboy

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Very happy with our Michelin after changing from Cont. Noise and ride seem better.

Aghh you've put me off now I really like the Michelin they're quiet and smooth and very good in snow mud and wet grass?
But I keep reading that Vanco are better or is it just because they're cheaper.
Confused :xdoh:
Perhaps I'll stick with Michelin.
 

TerryL

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Vancos for me - just ordered a set, they're currently on offer from Kwikfit. Been using them almost as long as we've had the van.

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Aghh you've put me off now I really like the Michelin they're quiet and smooth and very good in snow mud and wet grass?
But I keep reading that Vanco are better or is it just because they're cheaper.
Confused :xdoh:
Perhaps I'll stick with Michelin.

The Michelin are marked M&S and our front wheel drive Rapido/Fiat 3.8 ton A class reversed up a wet grassy slope to get out of a canal side pitch with no slipping. I was a little apprehensive but I gave it almost no throttle, just enough to prevent a stall and let the engine do its own thing. I don't say they are infallible but I was impressed and relieved. Particularly as the next pitch to us had quite deep tyre marks where someone had obviously had trouble slipping as they reversed out.
 

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Aghh you've put me off now I really like the Michelin they're quiet and smooth and very good in snow mud and wet grass?
But I keep reading that Vanco are better or is it just because they're cheaper.
Confused :xdoh:
Perhaps I'll stick with Michelin.

The reason for changing from Michelin camper to Continental Vanco All Season was the Michelins were rubbish in mud/wet grass.
 
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Chockswahay

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The reason for changing from Michelin camper to Continental Vanco All Season was the Michelins were rubbish in mud/wet grass.
I think this really has to be an individual call............ I have read many good reports about the Mich's :eek:

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DP+JAY

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I suppose that depends on which Michelins they were and what year they were, Mine were Agilis camper, latest design. I had read the previous ones weren't so good though.

All I remember is they were round & black with Michelin & Camping on the side, very deep tread which quickly filled with mud resulting in zero traction.

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Forestboy

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The reason for changing from Michelin camper to Continental Vanco All Season was the Michelins were rubbish in mud/wet grass.

Mmmm can't agree my van is a fwd 5 tonne tag axle Fiat running at 4750kgs most of the time and as I said earlier on Michelins is very good in snow, mud and wet grass.
Think I'll stick with them done 70000 miles and never got stuck once.
 

sdc77

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There are reviews all over re michelin and continental tyres.
Much of a muchness in my opinion.
I personally prefer continental fourseasons 2 on the mh .. (but michelin on the car)
I find the continentals to have less road noise and feel firmer at the correct pressures.
Each to their own though
 
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Have changed this year from Vanco to michelins and they are much better. Much better than the Vanco in wet grass and quieter too.
I have done the same, michelins win hands down. I only bought michelin due to getting them cheap, but thet are excellent

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