Norway and Tyres !!

[OutTheOffice]

Perhaps a funny title to a thread.

Our van has covered 20K miles and will soon need some new front boots. Next year we are hoping to take 3 months in July / August / September to go up to Nord Cap at the top of Norway, taking in Sweden and the Loften Islands . As I have got to replace the fronts anyway, I was wondering what the roads are like up at the top of Norway. The van which is a panel van conversion was supplied with ContiVan Contact 100 tyres , would a like with like replacement be ok for a trip like this in the summer months -- or would a harder tyre be more appropriate, Any thought form anyone who has been would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[dash300]

Perhaps a funny title to a thread.

Our van has covered 20K miles and will soon need some new front boots. Next year we are hoping to take 3 months in July / August / September to go up to Nord Cap at the top of Norway, taking in Sweden and the Loften Islands . As I have got to replace the fronts anyway, I was wondering what the roads are like up at the top of Norway. The van which is a panel van conversion was supplied with ContiVan Contact 100 tyres , would a like with like replacement be ok for a trip like this in the summer months -- or would a harder tyre be more appropriate, Any thought form anyone who has been would be much appreciated. Thanks

Having just returned from a Cruise to Southern Norway I was amazed that 50% of the cars I noticed are still running on studded tyres in May! No help to you just an observation.

 

[hblewett]

The roads in Norway were all fine when we went to Nordkapp a few years ago, so in summer we went on the Conti 4seasons which were on the van. A lot of the roads a narrow, so watch your mirrors! I was very surprised that at some roadworks on Lofoten we were travelling (very slowly!) on a temporary road of crushed rock about 75mm down, ungraded - they'd never get away it in UK.

 

[Jamesh]

Nokians?

When in Rome do as the Romans do.

I have Toyo open country and love them!!

 

[EuroTrotters]

We have been to Norway in minibuses and our motorhome, but only in winter.

Oddly at the time and still as far as I know, they is no requirement to use winter tyres at any time of the year.

When we went Christmas and new year 2004/2005 in our VW T5 was on Michelin all-season M+S. No problems whatsoever.

Christmas 2006 we went in our motorhome, we had Nexen winter tyres on. Got a bit tricky on the back roads on black ice.

But for you, my recommendation would be Michelin Alpin Winter tyres. I have had about 6 sets of those on motorhomes, still do on our current one.

I also ran my vans on them, RWD Mercedes Sprinters. But now, I have fitted Toyo observe which is my second choice .

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[Otter Spotter]

Why not go the whole hog and get Alloys and All terrain tyres from these guys

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[EuroTrotters]

Why not go the whole hog and get Alloys and All terrain tyres from these guys

All Terrain Alloy Wheels And Tyres | Rogue Alloy Co Ltd

build a unique alloy wheel and tyre package to suit any car, van or truck right here swamper all terrain alloy wheels and tyres rogue alloy co ltd

www.roguealloy.co.uk

Good prices but not to everyone style liking

 

[Southdowners]

We’ve been up in the north of Norway twice in winter.

The roads are good and are all marked with snow poles so you can always know where the edge of the road is no matter the depth of snow. The roads are cleared every day by snow ploughs. We took chains but didn’t need them as we have All Season snow tyres on all 6 wheels. We keep them on all the time and found them to be really good.

I’m sure you’ll love your trip!

 

[Johnny Be Good]

The roads are generally very good, ploughs are totally professional, I drive a 7,5 tonne here and Ok have to be careful.

Just keep in the very back of your mind the following. Vehicles over 3,5 t should carry snow chains in the winter, I don't but then if its slippy and much snow do not go out in the RV. I suppose what I'm saying is that if you were involved in a accident the "may" ask to see your chains. But after 40 years here I have never been asked.