Another tyres question

[Teithwr]

We have a 2014 Autocrusie (Swift) Forte on the Ducato chassis. It gets very little mileage and usage as it's just used for two or three weekends a year for a hobby. That's generally in a field somewhere and a few hundred miles a year getting there and back. The rest of the time it sits on our drive in a shady spot close between the house and a tall wall, literally gathering moss. It still has the original tyres with plenty of tread and no apparent cracks etc, and sails through the MOT. I think, just for peace of mind, that I should change the tyres but what to? I'm happy to put sensible tyres on but don't want to go for pricier tyres that are over specced for our use. Recommendations?

 

[Treskelion1959]

Similar position to you, just a touch warmer. We've replaced ours after 8 years (half worn). I wanted Michelin tyres but with a tread for slippery conditions (at the same time the Tyrepal internal sensors fitted). Wasteful, almost certainly; peace of mind ... priceless.
Everybody does their own risk assessment; having reached an enjoyable retirement I wish it to continue, I would be quite cross if a piece of rubber let go and complicated things further (I'm 80% disabled) ... and SWMBO would never give me any rest

5 x Michelin 225/75R16 118R CROSSCLIMATE CAMPING tyres were €1142,00 fitted.

 

[Johnny99]

A cross climate tyre may benefit on wet grass if you are often in a field, not quite "off road" the Michelins Treskelion1959 mentions are excellent, I have them too but mainly for shoulder month use in Pyraneese / Alps. Faulkan also do a cross climate that is better value or given your suggested low use and assuming you dont drive like a boy racer then a budget tyre should suffice. No manufacturer makes a dangerous tyre, generaly price is about getting higher mileage and better "on the edge" performance. Do you need either? Also can your local tyre fitter get you in their workshop and what do they stock?

 

[varonda]

Visit your local tyre dealer taking size and load ratings and explain usage and see what they advise --
you can always say NO -- I'm not a betting man but they'll come up with something a bit more attractive
price wise than £1100.00 --- probably half that .

 

[gus-lopez]

I think, just for peace of mind, that I should change the tyres

yes ,yearly really.

 

[Treskelion1959]

Visit your local tyre dealer taking size and load ratings and explain usage and see what they advise --
you can always say NO -- I'm not a betting man but they'll come up with something a bit more attractive
price wise than £1100.00 --- probably half that .

My fault ... 5 tyres in €, £1010 fitted.

 

[cyberyacht]

Bit of a pain but have you considered removing the wheels and storing them under cover in a cool dark place to improve their longevity. Given the infrequency of use, is it even cost effective compared to hiring for the odd weekend.

 

[Teithwr]

Had all 4 tyres switched to Falken All seasons, £420 all inc.