BF Goodrich all terrain tyre

[Fontie]

115 up too 4850kg

Confused.com that means I can have the Davanti's after all, my van is 4500kg

 

[Sasbo]

Davanti Terratoura 225/75r16 tyre load rating is 115 which equates to 1215kg. But you need to ensure that it is the LT version of the tyre.

 

[BDM]

115 up too 4850kg

Don't individual axle weights come into play here?

 

[TinaLes]

Reading this thread, as with all tyre update threads, with great interest, thanks everyone thus far.
Finding the perfect overall tyre for grip wet & dry, plus noise, comfort and load rating is always going to be difficult, what suits one van like a sub 3500KG PVC, or a fully loaded 45/5000 KG motor home are to me different asks.
The one fly in the ointment that is usually missed, as indeed it has on this thread thus far, is how a tyre without extra thick sidewalls like camper tyres have, can be expected to sit arround sometimes for a couple of months, maybe more, whilst being stored without the tyres cracking, either on the sidewalls or as we have seen even on continentals between the tread patterns.
You will notice that this aspect is always mentioned from the "Camper Tyre" manufacturers, which it has to be as we are always fairly well loaded on the axels all the time.
LES

 

[Otter Spotter]

Reading this thread, as with all tyre update threads, with great interest, thanks everyone thus far.
Finding the perfect overall tyre for grip wet & dry, plus noise, comfort and load rating is always going to be difficult, what suits one van like a sub 3500KG PVC, or a fully loaded 45/5000 KG motor home are to me different asks.
The one fly in the ointment that is usually missed, as indeed it has on this thread thus far, is how a tyre without extra thick sidewalls like camper tyres have, can be expected to sit arround sometimes for a couple of months, maybe more, whilst being stored without the tyres cracking, either on the sidewalls or as we have seen even on continentals between the tread patterns.
You will notice that this aspect is always mentioned from the "Camper Tyre" manufacturers, which it has to be as we are always fairly well loaded on the axels all the time.
LES

Not all MHs and PVCs are sat in storage for periods so Camper Tyres are not always required and even when purchased many suffer from cracking in sidewalls. Many PVCs are on the road regularly and are not left in storage so need normal road tyres such as Van tyres etc.

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[TinaLes]

Not all MHs and PVCs are sat in storage for periods so Camper Tyres are not always required and even when purchased many suffer from cracking in sidewalls. Many PVCs are on the road regularly and are not left in storage so need normal road tyres such as Van tyres etc.

Yes I agree, but its more likely that a PVC is used as a daily driver as its easily parked, than a longer higher weighted MH. Sorry I thought I had qualified that aspect, but obviously not well enough.
It would be heart breaking to have to change a low mileage tyre, because it had cracked under the weight of a van sat for a while longer than a delivery van used daily, with decent mileage payback to make it even more of a sensible, economic choice, over a camper type tyre.
LES

 

[benimardriver]

BFGs fitted straight onto our Ducato PVC wheels, plenty clearance.
Shame

Why fit BFG’s for just wet grass if your sure of firmness of ground beneath it ?

I think that there could be an element of risk as the all terrain BFG gives an image of invincibility usually applied to a 4x4 with good ground clearance .
It gets interesting with a heavy , low clearance, long wheelbase , front wheel drive motorhome especially if the soil beneath the wet grass is mud . Most motorhomes I’ve seen don’t have a lot of ground clearance to cope with that sinking feeling !
Maybe the thread should also include how to Jack up motorhome suspensions and fit above cab exhausts to allow for the expectation of the BFG all terrain .

 

[IRHP]

Yes they are all terrain but from my experience of having them on a 4x4 pick up, wet Tarmac isn't one of them. Great off road in deep mud but I'd never put them on my motorhome. Lethal in the wet. As said earlier even worse over time.

 

[Ginger.Tog]

We have them on our Hymer, no issues with increased noise or difficulty handling on wet roads. Fuel consumption has risen by around 1ltr per 100km - they look much better and cost me €575 for all 4.

 

[LesW]

The white words on them look incredibly naff.

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[gwyntaxi]

There are better out there….

A Really interesting video good information.

 

[kevinktwo]

We have had BFG for two years covered 24k miles in 21 countries absolutely excellent, because of load rating of the tyres we uprated to 4.5t. No downside. I love grass pitches so why wouldn’t you…We are at the international campervan show at the moment and lots of people are getting stuck, but people with all terrain tyres are just requiring a push, whilst people on road tyres are getting towed.

 

[KnolePark]

Naff? I disagree. In my humble opinion there are many white motor homes with stripes etc. that look less good.

 

[kevinktwo]

The white words on them look incredibly naff.

You can decide whether to have them fitted with the writing on show or have the writing facing in.

 

[Peppadog]

Interesting. Thanks.
I have nearly decided on new wheels / tyres for my van. The dealer I’m talking to offers both bfg’s and others. His view is the Falken’s cost a bit less and are more a 70/30 (on/off road) tyre than the bfg’s, which he says are more 50/50. He says what Jim is saying - the bfg’s are not so good on wet tarmac.
I’ll probably go with the Falken’s on a set of delicious Delta Klassik b 17” alloys. Just trying to justify the cost in my head

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[rob1234]

Thanks Jim
I’ll go with your advice on that . Expensive tyres to put on wrong vehicle

hi i had Michelins on my motorhome at 5k and just over a year old, sides were cracked and look dangerous i upgraded to larger 16in and bfgs what an improvement if we ran over a pot hole in the old wheels we had to get our fillings checked ,,now hardly notice them. had them on just over a year, no problems still look like new ,,

 

[Fontie]

I emailed Elite in Reading and got the reply below, they are saying "no all terrain tyre is rated to my axle weight 4500kg" !!

What would you go for with the ones they suggest.

Hi Eugene

I hope you are well.

Unfortunately with your axle capacities an All Terrain Tyre wouldn't be load rated.

Reason being they are a 115 load rating which is 1230kg.

This would fall short on your rear axle.

They only route you could go down is thee All Season route, these would be rated to 121 which would be absolutely fine.

In terms of All Season tyres we can source:

Falken ASVan11
Goodyear Vector All Season Cargo
Continental VanCo All Season 2

If you take a look at the tyres and let me know what your think.

Edit-: I am being stupid again course the load rating is no good on the Davanti because my rear axle is 2500kg duhhh

 

[Noots]

Mmmm, maybe if I trim the wheel arches a bit

 

[Whompee]

Hi
Has anyone experience of running thier motorhome on BF Goodrich all terrain tyres . I was thinking it may be a good all year round tyre for uk and continent plus morroco . I would be interested in hearing about road holding , mpg , noise

Thanks

I had a set on my 7.5m 3.8 tonne Adria. The ride was terrible, exaggerated sideways movement on the motorway, vagueness on bends, & speeds over 55mph a white knuckle ride. The tyres were well within the motorhome weight. Travelled out to France & swapped for winter tyres, difference on the road was like chalk & cheese.

 

[Ginger.Tog]

The white words on them look incredibly naff.

Disagree, turn them around so the text is on the inside if you wish..

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[benimardriver]

I had a set on my 7.5m 3.8 tonne Adria. The ride was terrible, exaggerated sideways movement on the motorway, vagueness on bends, & speeds over 55mph a white knuckle ride. The tyres were well within the motorhome weight. Travelled out to France & swapped for winter tyres, difference on the road was like chalk & cheese.

Thanks
Yes I used them 20 plus years ago on my Nissan patrol LWB in Dubai and they were excellent across desert and mountain wadi . Most of the time spent with the pressure lowered for the sand driving . Just interested to see how and why they had found thier way into the motorhome market and how fellow MH ers were getting on with them ?
I believe it is mostly image and from posts I’ve read and my own experience they are not really suited for heavy motorhomes in very wet tarmac roads

 

[Jim]

Thanks
Yes I used them 20 plus years ago on my Nissan patrol LWB in Dubai and they were excellent across desert and mountain wadi . Most of the time spent with the pressure lowered for the sand driving . Just interested to see how and why they had found thier way into the motorhome market and how fellow MH ers were getting on with them ?
I believe it is mostly image and from posts I’ve read and my own experience they are not really suited for heavy motorhomes in very wet tarmac roads

They are cheap, I’d seen a few fitted, but a guy called Gadget John posted a video fitting them to his van on you tube. He has a big following and next thing you know, they turn up on vans all over the place. Some converters fit them too, probably because they are cheap, and appeal to plenty.

Those tyres love mud, especially at 20psi, but I’ll be towing a 3500kg landrover to Peterborough, to get the required load rating the tires will be pumped to the max and the ride will be hard, but the forecast is dry

I’ve heard the new K03 will be released this year and they report it to be much better on wet roads, I’ll definitely be investigating a set.

 

[Woodburner]

Have a look at the Michelin Cross Climate Camper tyres - it must be the camper version with the stiffer sidewalls. Really good all round performance. Great in the wet and unbelievable in snow and mud. Decent wear rate too. Not an off road tyre but pretty close.

 

[Ukbandit]

I’ve just had all terrain tyres fitted, I was looking at the BF Goodridge tyres but my tyre specialist said they are not suitable for Motorhomes as the tyre walls are not designed for the weight, okay to fit on PCV’s but not on a Motorhome.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

The white words on them look incredibly naff.

Bloody love my white lettering!

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[uzsnowdrop]

I emailed Elite in Reading and got the reply below, they are saying "no all terrain tyre is rated to my axle weight 4500kg" !!

What would you go for with the ones they suggest.

Hi Eugene

I hope you are well.

Unfortunately with your axle capacities an All Terrain Tyre wouldn't be load rated.

Reason being they are a 115 load rating which is 1230kg.

This would fall short on your rear axle.

They only route you could go down is thee All Season route, these would be rated to 121 which would be absolutely fine.

In terms of All Season tyres we can source:

Falken ASVan11
Goodyear Vector All Season Cargo
Continental VanCo All Season 2

If you take a look at the tyres and let me know what your think.

Edit-: I am being stupid again course the load rating is no good on the Davanti because my rear axle is 2500kg duhhh

If you do choose Elite , they are very helpful , you can stay overnight in the road in the quiet business estate no probs

 

[rob1234]

I’ve just had all terrain tyres fitted, I was looking at the BF Goodridge tyres but my tyre specialist said they are not suitable for Motorhomes as the tyre walls are not designed for the weight, okay to fit on PCV’s but not on a Motorhome.

i thought as long as they were rated to the weight there carrying they were ok how do they know its a motor home ,,? had them a year now, no problems wet, dry, ,,or mud ,,

 

[DucatoMan2]

Have a look at the Michelin Cross Climate Camper tyres - it must be the camper version with the stiffer sidewalls. Really good all round performance. Great in the wet and unbelievable in snow and mud. Decent wear rate too. Not an off road tyre but pretty close.

What I've noticed about those is they are the only ones I can find where the manufacturers blurb mentions grip on grass. That plus good reviews puts them top of my list.

 

[Fontie]

Dithered to much getting the Davanti's Elite now out of stock. they Did suggest, Falken ASVan11, Goodyear Vector All Season Cargo, or
Continental VanCo All Season 2

Much more expensive I know I'm leaning to the Continental VanCo all season 2

 

[Sasbo]

Dithered to much getting the Davanti's Elite now out of stock. they Did suggest, Falken ASVan11, Goodyear Vector All Season Cargo, or
Continental VanCo All Season 2

Much more expensive I know I'm leaning to the Continental VanCo all season 2

Camskill have them in stock for immediate delivery.

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s13235p215112/Davanti_Tyres_Car_Davanti_Terratoura_AT_225_75_R16_LT_115_112S_RWL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_D_Wet_Grip%3A_D_NoiseClass%3A_B_Noise%3A_74dB

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