Price of tyres (1 Viewer)

[Howard H]

just been ringing around for tyres Michelin agilis camping 215/75/16 116 and two local garages both want about £150 a tyre fitted. Is that about right or do you think I can get them cheaper ?

 

[Bart]

is this the same tyre ??

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/search/details/michelin/michelin-agilis-camping/t1006999

 

[Bart]

or you could just fit White van tyres as some people fit.

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[Howard H]

That's the ones except I asked for the load ratings of 116 to be on the safe side . That was was one of the garages I asked so I will show them that it might help thanks for that Bart

 

[Jim]

@Brian and Jo will let you know, he's been in the tyre business for years

 

[Stealaway]

Try Costco They always seem cheap for all Michelins.

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[PhilandMena]

You might want to consider Continental Camper Tyres. As good as Michelin and made specifically for motor homes.
https://www.national.co.uk/tyres/brand/continental/vanco-camper/

Also, try getting a quote from Black Circles. they are very competitive.

 

[buttons]

Another one for Costco, never go anywhere else. Their price includes everything.

 

[Khizzie]

just been ringing around for tyres Michelin agilis camping 215/75/16 116 and two local garages both want about £150 a tyre fitted. Is that about right or do you think I can get them cheaper ?

kwikfit do them cheaper and will do them at home ,no extra charge ,great price and service .

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[TerryL]

Another + for KwikFit. I use Continental Vanco 2 Winter tyres all year round. Last set cost me £95 each (but were on offer).

 

[TheDogMan]

I have an Iveco 7 ton chassis and could not get camper tyres with a high enough rating so £162 each for 6 new Michelin commercial ones, six weeks later one went flat, sent a van out to me at home put the spare on and took the tyre away, no puncture but a bulge in the sidewall, has been sent back to Michelin, Q tyres Coventry have seen anything like this on a newish tyre, Q tyres are a good company to deal with

 

[Howard H]

You might want to consider Continental Camper Tyres. As good as Michelin and made specifically for motor homes.
https://www.national.co.uk/tyres/brand/continental/vanco-camper/

Also, try getting a quote from Black Circles. they are very competitive.

@PhilandMena thanks for that will get some prices for them .

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[Lorryman100]

Try Costco They always seem cheap for all Michelins.

I would agree for normal car tyres, @Brian and Jo beat Costco for the 4 we required. Also I don't think I would of trusted the fitters in Glasgow to get the MoHo inside to fit them.

 

[Howard H]

Another + for KwikFit. I use Continental Vanco 2 Winter tyres all year round. Last set cost me £95 each (but were on offer).

That's another brand I can look at I guess they are all as good as each other . Thanks

 

[Silver-Fox]

Don't know if they make van tyres but Hankook are good and fitted to VW from factory.

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[Tezza]

Hi Howard

I just changed mine to Michelin Campers and used on line Black circle tyres, tyres sent to a local depot they use, you choose, admittedly mine are 15 rims not 16's but paid £119 each fitted

I find the ride far better now than the Continentals that were on the rear

Terry

 

[PhilandMena]

That's another brand I can look at I guess they are all as good as each other . Thanks

Actually, that's technically incorrect ! There are two tyres that are specifically designed and produced for motorhomes. One being the Michellin which has a very good reputation and the other being the Continental Vanco Camper tyre with the designation of CP after it's size and speed rating. (This is critical as there is also a Continental Vanco tyre with just the C designation and some of the tyre dealers are not aware of this and will tell you the C tyre is what you need). The CP tyre has more steel in the side wall to withstand the high pressures motorhome tyres are subjected to and also to prevent flat spots when standing in isolation for long periods. There has been a lot of debate between the Michelin and the Continental camper tyres and I'm of the view either will do as they are both the dogs bo***ks of motorhome tyres.

Now! I bet you a pound to a pinch of doggy do, someone will challenge my statement. Don't you just love Fun !

 

[Howard H]

Hi Howard

I just changed mine to Michelin Campers and used on line Black circle tyres, tyres sent to a local depot they use, you choose, admittedly mine are 15 rims not 16's but paid £119 each fitted

I find the ride far better now than the Continentals that were on the rear

Terry

Thanks for that Terry I do prefer Michelin tyres but I have 4 to buy so cost could come into it but we will see

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[Howard H]

Actually, that's technically incorrect ! There are two tyres that are specifically designed and produced for motorhomes. One being the Michellin which has a very good reputation and the other being the Continental Vanco Camper tyre with the designation of CP after it's size and speed rating. (This is critical as there is also a Continental Vanco tyre with just the C designation and some of the tyre dealers are not aware of this and will tell you the C tyre is what you need). The CP tyre has more steel in the side wall to withstand the high pressures motorhome tyres are subjected to and also to prevent flat spots when standing in isolation for long periods. There has been a lot of debate between the Michelin and the Continental camper tyres and I'm of the view either will do as they are both the dogs bo***ks of motorhome tyres.

Now! I bet you a pound to a pinch of doggy do, someone will challenge my statement. Don't you just love Fun !

There is more to this tyre buying than meets the eye but I am fast becoming a lot more knowledgable, that's good to know about c and cp if I end up with continentals I will ensure I state cp ,many thanks

 

[PhilandMena]

These guys claim to undercut everybody else !
https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/car-tyres/results

 

[Silver-Fox]

Thanks for that Terry I do prefer Michelin tyres but I have 4 to buy so cost could come into it but we will see

As with most of us cost is important but so is those four black circles that actually is the only contact you have with the tarmac.

Having heard of blow outs etc and the damage they can cause sometimes a bit extra is a price worth paying.

Im not preaching here just making an observation

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[Lenny HB]

kwikfit do them cheaper and will do them at home ,no extra charge ,great price and service .

Doubt it when I wanted one for a spare a couple of months ago Black Circle were £153, Kwikfit were £195.

 

[Lenny HB]

Actually, that's technically incorrect ! There are two tyres that are specifically designed and produced for motorhomes. One being the Michellin which has a very good reputation and the other being the Continental Vanco Camper tyre with the designation of CP after it's size and speed rating. (This is critical as there is also a Continental Vanco tyre with just the C designation and some of the tyre dealers are not aware of this and will tell you the C tyre is what you need). The CP tyre has more steel in the side wall to withstand the high pressures motorhome tyres are subjected to and also to prevent flat spots when standing in isolation for long periods. There has been a lot of debate between the Michelin and the Continental camper tyres and I'm of the view either will do as they are both the dogs bo***ks of motorhome tyres.

Now! I bet you a pound to a pinch of doggy do, someone will challenge my statement. Don't you just love Fun !

Of course we will you got it wrong in your second sentence, Perill also make camping tyres.

 

[PhilandMena]

Of course we will you got it wrong in your second sentence, Perill also make camping tyres.

So do Pirelli ! However, I stand by my statement that Michelin and Continental are the best.

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[Howard H]

These guys claim to undercut everybody else !
https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/car-tyres/results

Just had a quick look ,about the same as my local guys so I guess that the going rate but thanks anyway

 

[PhilandMena]

Just had a quick look ,about the same as my local guys so I guess that the going rate but thanks anyway

Why not play one against the other. it may bring your price down by a couple of quid, or make an offer to your local guy as he may want the work anyway and willing to cut a few ponds of the price. you will not need any of that nitrogen shit and if you have steel valves in your tyres these can be used again in like for like tyres.

 

[The Dotties]

Actually, that's technically incorrect ! There are two tyres that are specifically designed and produced for motorhomes. One being the Michellin which has a very good reputation and the other being the Continental Vanco Camper tyre with the designation of CP after it's size and speed rating. (This is critical as there is also a Continental Vanco tyre with just the C designation and some of the tyre dealers are not aware of this and will tell you the C tyre is what you need).

Now! I bet you a pound to a pinch of doggy do, someone will challenge my statement. Don't you just love Fun !

I challenge your statement! Not sure on what grounds but I do enjoy a good challenge

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[PhilandMena]

I challenge your statement! Not sure on what grounds but I do enjoy a good challenge

You could try coffee grounds ! However, your the second member to challenge my statement. I guess most members must be still be off line !

 

[Mr Milliemobile]

Booked online at Kwik fit same tyres for £112 each.
They were the cheapest I found
Nige
It would have been £118 if I booked at a centre

 

[Tezza]

Also remember some places take a Tesco or Sainsburys reward card so can get a few extra quid in vouchers for something you are going to buy anyway

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