Best tyres for fronts

[olley]

Any recommends for new tyres for our Autocruise on a fiat, 225x75x16"

 

[Hirsch]

Got to be Michelin Agilis Camper. Ask Len

 

[Lenny HB]

Toyo Observe Van, good grip very comfortable ride but you need to fit them to all 4 wheels as they are a winter tyre.

 

[olley]

Toyo Observe Van, good grip very comfortable ride but you need to fit them to all 4 wheels as they are a winter tyre.

Rears have plenty of tread so not looking to change them.

 

[gus-lopez]

Hankook winter tyres.

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[olley]

Continental Vanco campers are fitted at the moment, what's the verdict on them?

 

[olley]

Hankook winter tyres.

Got Hankook on the RV.

 

[Lenny HB]

Continental Vanco campers are fitted at the moment, what's the verdict on them?

A lot better than Michelin.

 

[Ivory55]

What’s best and what is available might be the deciding factor.

 

[Grummyb]

Font mess about choosing for too long my tyre supplier has told me all prices are going up next due to the increase in container costs

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[Lenny HB]

Font mess about choosing for too long my tyre supplier has told me all prices are going up next due to the increase in container costs

Not surprising my mate was paying £2k - £2.5k for a container from China now paying £20k.

 

[Jamesh]

Continental Vanco campers are fitted at the moment, what's the verdict on them?

Firm they have s thicker sidewall like run flats so the don't deform when left for long periods without rolling. Great if that's your mode of operation. However you might be better off with something more forgiving if using regularly.

Cheers James

 

[Ivory55]

Not surprising my mate was paying £2k - £2.5k for a container from China now paying £20k.

That traffic jam in the Suez Canal must of had a big impact as well.

 

[Jamesh]

That traffic jam in the Suez Canal must of had a big impact as well.

Not so much a big impact more a gentle grounding.....

I'll get my coat!!!

Cheers James

 

[Lenny HB]

That traffic jam in the Suez Canal must of had a big impact as well.

Biggest problem is Chinese ports if workers come down with Covid they close the port for seven days also when they get to Felixstowe they can't unload due to most of the space taken up with government PPE containers.

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[DBK]

Rears have plenty of tread so not looking to change them.

Look at the age of them because it may make sense to move them to the front so you can get some wear out of them before their "best before date". When's that? A matter of opinion but not more than 6 or 7 years in my view. Others may disagree.

I have Vanco because they give precise advice on pressures based on axle load which few other manufacturers do. It makes for a much more comfortable ride.

 

[Al n Val]

Toyo Observe Van, good grip very comfortable ride but you need to fit them to all 4 wheels as they are a winter tyre.

Why Lenny have you got to change all 4?

just curious tbh, mine being a tag would I have to change all 6 tyres

 

[Lenny HB]

Why Lenny have you got to change all 4?

just curious tbh, mine being a tag would I have to change all 6 tyres

Winter tyres have far more grip and if you travel abroad it would be illegal in a lot of countries. Also tyres with the best tread & grip should be on the rear.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

I have continental tyres the ride is nothing short of bone shaking. I have lowered the pressure as much as safe to do so . Slightly better but still harsh ride. Swapping to can tyres nextyear , shame because the tyres are full of tread.

 

[Ivory55]

I have continental tyres the ride is nothing short of bone shaking. I have lowered the pressure as much as safe to do so . Slightly better but still harsh ride. Swapping to can tyres nextyear , shame because the tyres are full of tread.

Try selling them to someone like builder with a tipping truck or van, they will cut them on a stone or lump of metal before they are any age , so would be glad of some cheap tyres

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[Lenny HB]

I have continental tyres the ride is nothing short of bone shaking. I have lowered the pressure as much as safe to do so . Slightly better but still harsh ride. Swapping to can tyres nextyear , shame because the tyres are full of tread.

You should try Michelins, Contis are a really nice ride by compared to Michelins.

 

[Jamesh]

I have continental tyres the ride is nothing short of bone shaking. I have lowered the pressure as much as safe to do so . Slightly better but still harsh ride. Swapping to can tyres nextyear , shame because the tyres are full of tread.

What size are they??

Cheers James

 

[Simon Meadwell]

What size are they??

Cheers James

I am getting moho out of storage later i will let you know if I remember. Wont be selling them this year just about to start my man cave extension so all funds heading that way,

 

[SUGGY]

Mine are same size .I fitted Khumo winter portran .£95 delivered. Fantastic grip on snow mud and wet roads .a,lot quieter than the Continentals .they are also 121 walls a lot more stable on corners . Most are 109 or maybe 114.

 

[Otter Spotter]

I have continental tyres the ride is nothing short of bone shaking. I have lowered the pressure as much as safe to do so . Slightly better but still harsh ride. Swapping to can tyres nextyear , shame because the tyres are full of tread.

Talk to Continental sounds as though you need the corrected pressures for your axle weight.

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[Otter Spotter]

Mine are same size .I fitted Khumo winter portran .£95 delivered. Fantastic grip on snow mud and wet roads .a,lot quieter than the Continentals .they are also 121 walls a lot more stable on corners . Most are 109 or maybe 114.

What is your expected mileage for these tyres ? How are they wearing ?

 

[Jaws]

Any recommends for new tyres for our Autocruise on a fiat, 225x75x16"

Having been part of a long term road test for a magazine about 2 years ago I can say without fear or favour the very best all round tyre we tried was the Hankook all weather ( ( their M & S and also winter tyres use almost exactly the same compound and carcass build ) but this is pretty useless info as Hankook do not seem to import them to the UK in the size you need any more .......
Devanti came a well placed second and in fact that is what we now have on the front
Almost ALL makes were better that Michelins which were very noisy with pathetic grip in all but the very best conditions
Continetals were only slightly better than Mich's
All the tyres and fitting was supplied for the trial so I had no axe to grind one way or tother

 

[Nicknshaz]

B F Goodrich all terrain, excellent grip, never get stuck. No noisier than the contis they replaced and they look good!

 

[ChesterB]

Hi Olly - we fitted a front pair of Michelin Agilis Cross climate (£300 the pair for our 3750kg Autotrail) having learned the hard way that having cheap oriental imports will usually end in tears and that not having some sort of winter tyre is a receipe for disaster in winter Alps.
They are extremely good and can always be swapped with a pair of summer tyres from the other axle to extend their life.
Ignore any comments about having the same thing on all four wheels - total tosh, unless you are daft enough to mix tyres on the same axle.
My experience of the cheaper imports is that they tend to be very hard wearing, but unbearably noisy.
Cb.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Toyo Observe Van, good grip very comfortable ride but you need to fit them to all 4 wheels as they are a winter tyre.

Yes, I second that

full review in my posts

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