motorhome tyres

I need 6 new tyres for my hobby at a cost of around £1000 ouch,i would like your opinion on whether light van tyres of the same spec would do the same job?.What do you think.
JohnM.

 

Personally, I'd always go for camper specific tyres. I've been thankful that I have always made this choice after a few sticky situations.

Also, check if there is any stipulation on your insurance about keeping to the same tyre type as originally supplied - or whatever.

 

Why buy all 6 at once? they don't all wear out at the same rate.

What size are they?

 

Light van tyres won't be the same spec.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that as motorhomes/campers tend to be standing for long periods camper tyres have much stronger sidewalls to cope with this.

 

The biggest 16" michelin is under £130 just now, the poor euro always helps prices

 

If they are recommended fitment by the motorhome makers - yes.

But I would not else. You may well have problems with your insurer in the event of an accident.

 

225/75/16 /116 /q dealer recons van tyres of the spec would do ,but i am not convinced.

 

Some people do but it is only to save money.
At these prices I'd go with either of the top two.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m91b0s587...inch_R16_inch_-_225_75_16_225_75R16_CP_Camper

BTW! those are a starting point, they may be cheaper still with a good search

 

Tyres are tyres. They couldn't be sold if they were dangerous.

If they are designed for the weight then they are OK.

Too many internet myths and scaremongering.

 

Check out the prices at ASDA tyres too for the above

 

Van tyres are designed for being used every day of their life NOT being parked up weeks at a time.

That is why they are sold as COMMERCIAL tyres. It's not a case of being unsafe rather than fit for purpose

 

Beat me to it. Just about to post a link to the Michelin ones!

 

Go on the Michelin website and read what they advise regarding M/H tyres. Very interesting and informative. That should make up your mind about the correct tyres to fit to your pride and joy.

 

so if a van broke down for a few months it would need new tyres ?
Rubbish LOL.

I've been around the racing scene for 30 years and hear the same old shit about tyres.

They are all round and black and quite good.

 

Said it before.. Check out the Hancook ones. We could not believe the difference in noise levels and grip when I swapped them on The Miller ( 4.1t plated )
Last year Darrell ( Nemo ) fitted a pair on his Bessacar ( 3.8t ) and had the same results..

 

Vans don't sit around fully laden. your opinion is your opinion and I'm sure the OP will consider it.
Most commercial vans will go through a new set of tyres annually or maybe two years. A motorhome will be stood around a long time in 5 yrs and more on the same tyres

 

Thanks Andy did have a look there but these prices dont include fitting.

 

Hi John M. What weight is your Hobby and what is the load rating of your existing tyres. Most van tyres are rated at 113/115. My Rapido is weighted at 3850k and the tyres (continental four seasons)have a load rating of 119/121 and I would'nt accept anything less. Would you risk your lives for the sake of a few pounds.

spongy

 

Tyres don't die in 5 years.

if they did it would be illegal to sell them!

The myths are there to sell more tyres.

 

£18 delivery fitting is usually around £10 each
So about £840 not a grand.
I did mine in pairs to spead the cost 6 months apart