C vs CP tyres - ride comfort only (1 Viewer)

[a900ss]

I have a 4T van, only bought it end of last year, so not owned too long but the front ride comfort is AWFUL!!! (a Class Hymer Fiat based)

It has Continental Camper CP tyres which are almost brand new so I’m reluctant to change them but has anyone gone from CP to C and noticed a step change in comfort? Not a small change, I’m looking for a big change. I’m not asking for opinions if you haven’t changed from C to CP (or the other way round). I’m really to trying to ascertain some real fact. (Sorry if that appears rude or dismissive).

Pressures are at 55PSI front and 65PSI rear as per conti guidelines. I know Michelin suggest higher pressures but I really don’t think I could handle that.

It’s fine on motorways and dual carriageways but UK roads are pot hole heaven at the moment and I’m starting to not enjoy taking it out.

(For the C vs CP arguments, I’m not interested in standing around and safer sidewalls. I use my van a lot, circa 12k per annum and the load ratings are all in order. I’m ONLY interested in comfort in this thread).

Thanks in advance.

PS tyre size is 225/75 16

 

[Hettie's Crew]

We went from 215/70 15 (109) Continental CP tyres to 225/70 15 (112) Continental C tyres (4Season) and noticed a significant reduction in noise with a more comfortable ride because we were able to use lower pressures.
The choice of 4Season was recommended by Continental technical department for that size.
2014 Hymer B544.

 

[Wh05apk]

Our last van we went to michelin cross climates on a "c" from michelin cp and there was only a slight improvement (not enough to justify a change) that was on a 5t tag. We used the pressures from the tyre safe website (similar to yours) which improved things massively.

 

[Guigsy]

We went from 215/70 15 (109) Continental CP tyres to 225/70 15 (112) Continental C tyres (4Season) and noticed a significant reduction in noise with a more comfortable ride because we were able to use lower pressures.
The choice of 4Season was recommended by Continental technical department for that size.
2014 Hymer B544.

I did a similar swap but on 16" wheels in my A-class. It went from me wincing every time we went over a road imperfection, generally unpleasant to drive, to it being merely rattly. It was definitely worth the cost, even though my tyres were nearly new.

 

[Lenny HB]

Changed from Michilen CP's (worse than Conties) to Toyo Observe Van, vast improvement in ride quality and grip levels also had full air suspension fitted.

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[a900ss]

I did a similar swap but on 16" wheels in my A-class. It went from me wincing every time we went over a road imperfection, generally unpleasant to drive, to it being merely rattly. It was definitely worth the cost, even though my tyres were nearly new.

'Wincing every time' is exactly how I feel as I can see the road imperfection ahead, avoid what I can but still know it's going to be rough and crash. Thanks

 

[a900ss]

Changed from Michilen CP's (worse than Conties) to Toyo Observe Van, vast improvement in ride quality and grip levels also had full air suspension fitted.

I'd love to go full air but £8k on a 2010 van doesn't make sense.

 

[bigtree]

I didn’t find the ride too bad when I bought the Fiat Carthago as I found it had the VB heavy springs on the front, I then started the uprate procedure changing from CP to C tyres and higher load ratings. That improved the ride a bit more, I then got full VB air which is very comfortable.

 

[a900ss]

I have had the front suspension overhauled as it was a bit low when I bought it. It was fitted with new coils (Heavy Duty ROC4026198) and Monroe Magnum Dampers. So I think it's the tyres more than the suspension that's causing it. Admittedly, full air would defo help.

 

[Madcaravanner]

WE changed to all round Maxxis Vansmart on recommendation from our motorhome owning Tyre Fitter company boss
and since then they have also brought out the Maxxis Campro MAC 2
The ride is very quiet and comfortable (65 psi all round) and they seem to have less wear per 1000 miles than the old Continentals and they are all weather too

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[Guigsy]

The following year, I went to VB 4C full air. The step change was roughly the same as when I took it from camper to van tyres. It's still not plush, and it still booms on potholes, but it's less stiff and jiggly than many modern cars. Just not as quiet, but what do you expect from a plastic box on pretty agricultural chassis!

 

[Simon Meadwell]

I have rough ride. Fitted semi air on rear not much better. ( although not adjusted pressures yet.) Then heavy duty VB dampers on front small improvement so van tyres next but still got a lot of meat on my continental campers so nextyear.

 

[a900ss]

Changed from Michilen CP's (worse than Conties) to Toyo Observe Van, vast improvement in ride quality and grip levels also had full air suspension fitted.

Arent these Winters though? OK using all year round?

 

[Lenny HB]

Arent these Winters though? OK using all year round?

Yes & yes.

 

[bigtree]

I fitted Nankang AW8’s which are all season mainly for the ratings they had , I wanted a bit more grip due to the van being fwd. If I had just gone ordinary C tyres I would have fitted Nexen Roadian CT8’s which I had on my Frankia, they were excellent.

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