Michelin Agilis Tyre Pressures

[MichaelT]

I know there has been few threads on this but below is an email from Michelin regarding the Agilis camping tyres I got from another site. It was the same advice given to me via a chat.


Thank you for contacting MICHELIN Customer Service,

Regarding your query, we only have the pressure recommendation for our MICHELIN Agilis Camping.

The pressure recommendation for the rear (single) axle of a motor-home running on the MICHELIN Agilis Camping is 80 PSI. This is due to the construction of the tyre with 2 casing plies enabling the use of higher pressures.

It’s construction and the use of higher pressures is designed to cope with continual heavy loads sometimes found on motor-homes and can help with wear pattern issues, if lower pressures are used particularly on the rear axle.

The front tyres however can be adjusted down to a pressure of 65 PSI for a more comfortable ride and optimum performance.

Here are some safety points to be taken into account when it comes to tyre

pressures:


1. Always check the pressures when the vehicle tyres are cold. We consider

the tyres being cold if they haven’t been used for at least 2 hours of it

they have rolled less than 4 km at low speed. If the tyres are not under

this conditions they are considered to be hot.

2. When the tyres are hot you should always add 4,4 PSI to the recommended

pressure.

3. Please remember - Never deflate a hot tyre!

I hope this information was helpful and please do not hesitate to contact

us again if you have any further questions or concerns. We are happy to help.


Kind regards,Dora

MICHELIN Customer Care

Passenger Car & Light Truck Tyres

 

[treetops1]

I ran mine 70 on rear 60 on the front and avoided the van falling to bit with vibration from the road ,ran like a dream,set up cold .lol

 

[Bart]

On our up plated mh from 3500 to 4150 or there abouts, ( we usually run it at just over 3500kg ) we have the rear pressures at 80psi and the fronts at 65psi

 

[Jake Royd]

That's what they advised me of.
This means the rears are at max load, which with my recent adventures on a weighbridge will be pretty much correct.

 

[Langtoftlad]

From Bridgestone...

"Hello Mr Langtoft Lad
Thank you for the email and all the details contained within,

Based on your tyre size – 215/70 R15 109/107 S R630, we would advise the following cold pressures :-
· Front pressures = 53 PSI
· Rear pressures = 53 psi

This based on the front tyres supporting a load 1750 divided by 2 = 875kgs per tyre, and the rears supporting a load of 1740kgs divided by 2 = 870kgs per tyre. This is also based on the van having single wheels on the rear axle (2x front 2x rear).

Hope this helps, but you do require any further information please do hesitate to contact me either by return of email..."

Much lower than I'd anticipated, but actually pretty much the same as @Techno 's spreadsheet.

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[MichaelT]

From Bridgestone...

"Hello Mr Langtoft Lad
Thank you for the email and all the details contained within,

Based on your tyre size – 215/70 R15 109/107 S R630, we would advise the following cold pressures :-
· Front pressures = 53 PSI
· Rear pressures = 53 psi

This based on the front tyres supporting a load 1750 divided by 2 = 875kgs per tyre, and the rears supporting a load of 1740kgs divided by 2 = 870kgs per tyre. This is also based on the van having single wheels on the rear axle (2x front 2x rear).

Hope this helps, but you do require any further information please do hesitate to contact me either by return of email..."

Much lower than I'd anticipated, but actually pretty much the same as @Techno 's spreadsheet.

Yes all manufacturers will have their own pressures based on the tyre construction etc. I think Michelin camper tyres have very stiff sidewalls designed to withstand continuous weight bearing and long sessions of not moving.

 

[DL42846]

I contacted Michelin head office in Clermont Ferrand. I was told 5 bar front =(72 psi) 5.5 bar rear ( 80 psi) If I wanted a softer ride they suggested I could drop the front to 65psi. I tried it but didn't like the feel. The steering felt heavier and felt it was putting extra strain on things like steering joints etc.

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Im with Tree tops..60 front and 70 rear end. Never failed me yet . Drive is comfortable .

Kev

 

[DL42846]

contact@tc.michelin.eu <contact@tc.michelin.eu>
Tue, 4 Apr 2017, 10:24

to michaelwills1

Hello Michael,


Thank you for contacting MICHELIN Customer Service!



First off apologies for the lack of response from our part. I have checked in our systems for any emails received from you and since there aren´t any I suppose that there must have been some sort of technical issue in receiving your messages.



Secondly, the following recommendation is only given if your motorhome is equipped with MICHELIN Agilis Camping with metal valves.



The recommended tyre pressure for the rear axle of a motorhome running on the MICHELIN Agilis Camping is 80 psi. Its reinforced construction and the use of higher pressures is designed to cope with continual heavy loads sometimes found on motorhomes and can help with wear pattern issues if lower pressures are used particularly on the rear axle.
The front tyres however can be adjusted to a pressure of 65 psi for a more comfortable ride and optimum performance.



I hope this information is helpful to you and please don´t hesitate to contact us again if you have anymore questions or concerns. We will be happy to help.


Kind regards,


Vassilena


MICHELIN Customer Service
Tel: 0845 366 1590

 

[EMS]

When I looked at the Dethleffs Trend handbook the tyre pressures were according to the weight of the vehicle per axle, and I was surprised that they were lower than I expected.
So have a look at the vehicle handbook first then after weighing the vehicle make a decision on pressures and see how it drives.

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[Nirvanauk]

I run mine at 55 front and 65 rear. Ride is reasonably comfy. Isn't the 80 psi the max these tyres can run at?

 

[DL42846]

When I looked at the Dethleffs Trend handbook the tyre pressures were according to the weight of the vehicle per axle, and I was surprised that they were lower than I expected.
So have a look at the vehicle handbook first then after weighing the vehicle make a decision on pressures and see how it drives.

Just a thought, on our previous MH the handbook was for a fiat Ducato where they quoted tyre pressures for a Ducato van . The MH book gave tyre pressures for the weight of the MH. I have 5 bar front 5'5 bar rear stamped on the door which was also confirmed by Michelin when I provided them with individual axle weights when loaded.

 

[DL42846]

I run mine at 55 front and 65 rear. Ride is reasonably comfy. Isn't the 80 psi the max these tyres can run at?

See my email from Michelin above. They recommend 80 psi for MH rear and 70 psi front but they can be reduced to 65 psi on the front for a softer ride.

 

[Nirvanauk]

See my email from Michelin above. They recommend 80 psi for MH rear and 70 psi front but they can be reduced to 65 psi on the front for a softer ride.

I'm happy with the psi I put in, it all depends on load and I find 80 far too stiff.

 

[Moss]

I ran mine 70 on rear 60 on the front and avoided the van falling to bit with vibration from the road ,ran like a dream,set up cold .lol

How do you find the handling and the wear on them. I use to have continental on my old burstner was a much softer quite ride. But the Michelins on my Swift 3700kg ride is hard as hell. Was going to try dropping to 60 front 70 rear ?

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[Ingwe]

I used to run them at 80psi front and rear as per the dealer’s advice. However, we found the ride so harsh our fillings shook loose. So we dropped the front down to 65psi keeping the rear at 80psi and find it much better. Am just about to replace all five tyres and will probably go for the Michelin again despite following threads suggesting other brands.

 

[Nirvanauk]

I'm starting to get the feeling that when people ask michelin for tyre pressures they always get the stock response of 80psi. Is this just purely what is printed on the tyre wall as max pressure allowed??

 

[MichaelT]

I'm starting to get the feeling that when people ask michelin for tyre pressures they always get the stock response of 80psi. Is this just purely what is printed on the tyre wall as max pressure allowed??

They always say 65 front 80 rear

 

[dunnah01]

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I'm starting to get the feeling that when people ask michelin for tyre pressures they always get the stock response of 80psi. Is this just purely what is printed on the tyre wall as max pressure allowed??

Max pressure shown on my Agilis tyres is 75psi, albeit for Canada USA vans. Michellin said 80/65 R/F

 

[prenteye]

Getting mine changed now. What pressure? Gone for 60 on front same as Contis on at the moment.

Continental pressure charts more useful as use axle weights.

Will see what it drives like then adjust down or up.

What fun if Michelin to be so unhelpful. You would think they have done testing facilities….

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