Tell Me About Your Tyres Please

[Dawn B]

We find ourselves in need of 4 new tyres of the 225/70R15 variety.
The more we read the more baffled we are becoming, as the ones that seem like a good idea invariably don't come in the right size etc.
Your views on the tyres you have would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LesW]

I use good quality van tyres.

 

[Landy Andy]

I fitted these and think they are fantastic. Used in road, off road, very wet grass, floods, heat, and water everything else.

 

[Phill D]

Toyo tyres do 225 70 15 van tyres.
Just fitted toyo Observe van that size.
They are classed as winter tyres but I and others been using them for some time
All year round.

 

[Jamesh]

I fitted these and think they are fantastic. Used in road, off road, very wet grass, floods, heat, and water everything else.View attachment 532459View attachment 532460View attachment 532461

I like a good winter tyre like that.

Less likely to get stuck in snow or muddy fields.

Just need to make sure the load rating is adequate for the axle 115+ usually.

Cheers James

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[Guigsy]

I recently changed to a 2020 motorhome with only 10k on it. It came with Michelin Agilis Camping tyres. The recommended pressures for them was 80psi and it was like they were made of concrete. Every minor imperfection in the road caused the van to shudder. I believe that these 'camping' tyres gave a hard ride because they have reinforced side walls which is supposed to prevent them from degrading when a camper is left standing for long periods.

I swapped the nearly new tyres for van grade Continental VanContact 4Season. The Continental handbook provides details of required pressures for any given axle weight. So I now run ~51psi. The ride is significantly better. Potholes still cause body shudder, but it's nowhere near as bad as it was.

 

[Phill D]

I like a good winter tyre like that.

Less likely to get stuck in snow or muddy fields.

Just need to make sure the load rating is adequate for the axle 115+ usually.

Cheers James

Not sure you will get 15" tyres 225 70 greater than 112 load.

 

[Lenny HB]

I fitted Toyo Observe Van, comfortable ride, good grip in the wet & on gravel .

 

[Mike B]

I use good quality van tyres.

Which one's are those?

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Hankooks 4 season for me
not as hard wearing as some reasonable price and
very good grip and quiet on road
try black circles suppliers on line

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[LesW]

Mike B Falken Linum Van01..

 

[highwayman]

Hankook, far superior grip on grass etc.

 

[Stag man]

Hi Dawn
Firstly you are doing the right thing in getting all 4 changed at the same time.
Buy branded tyres as the fronts will wear faster than the rear ones so all you have to do next time is buy a pair to match what you already have fitted
From memory, your ‘van is quite heavy so I personally would avoid the cheaper makes (in the world of tyres you do get what you pay for)
For suppliers, try a few local tyre garages/fitters for availability and price
Remember that MoHo tyres run at higher pressures than normal car tyres so will need new heavy duty valves fitted, if the supplier cannot do this then my advice is to walk away
Good luck (and my apologies if I have been teaching you to such eggs)
John

 

[Dawn B]

Hi Dawn
Firstly you are doing the right thing in getting all 4 changed at the same time.
Buy branded tyres as the fronts will wear faster than the rear ones so all you have to do next time is buy a pair to match what you already have fitted
From memory, your ‘van is quite heavy so I personally would avoid the cheaper makes (in the world of tyres you do get what you pay for)
For suppliers, try a few local tyre garages/fitters for availability and price
Remember that MoHo tyres run at higher pressures than normal car tyres so will need new heavy duty valves fitted, if the supplier cannot do this then my advice is to walk away
Good luck (and my apologies if I have been teaching you to such eggs)
John

This was yesterday's MOT failure. Accident waiting to happen

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Fitted these a couple of years ago and they’ve proved brilliant, quiet and plenty of grip on grass etc.
I found that the 225/70 15 size was cheaper than 215/70 15, maybe because it’s a less popular size.

https://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/2227928/c555b253939be0c9946999d02db4624d/vancontact-4season-pfb-data.pdf

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[Dawn B]

Fitted these a couple of years ago and the’ve proved brilliant, quiet and plenty of grip on grass etc.
I found that the 225/70 15 size was cheaper than 215/70 15, maybe because it’s a less popular size.

https://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/2227928/c555b253939be0c9946999d02db4624d/vancontact-4season-pfb-data.pdf

Funnily enough, we've just, more or less, decided that these are what we'll go for.

 

[bigtree]

In the spring I bought Nexen Roadian CT8 tyres from Camskill, have now done over 1000 miles on them and I’m mightily impressed. Much quieter, with improved handling and economy than the Michelin Agilis Alpin tyres I took off.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Funnily enough, we've just, more or less, decided that these are what we'll go for.

Continental are very very helpful if you email them with the actual axle weights and they will recommend the correct pressure. I replaced my continental Vancos with the same. A very good tyre

 

[Phill D]

I haved also found that both continental tyres and Toyo ( Japanese) very helpful and professional

 

[Stag man]

+1 for Continental

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[Hettie's Crew]

No need to contact Continental, use this.

http://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/85806/69977261017e17f2a1dc8054655a4bcf/download-technical-databook-data.pdf

 

[Jamesh]

Not sure you will get 15" tyres 225 70 greater than 112 load.

Hi agreed I need 115 load rating on my transit. 225 75 16. Cheers James

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Funnily enough, we've just, more or less, decided that these are what we'll go for.

Here is the link for the tyre pressures. She is very helpful.

administrator.technical@conti.de

 

[Podney]

Just changed two Michelin Agilis and put on Hankooks van tyres. I will put Hankooks on the remaining wheels soon. Gave up on Michelin due to sidewalls cracking and terrible ride.

Just make sure you have tyres with an adequate load rating,and that you know the maximium pressure the tyre will take. Metal valves and cores.

If you want more info about tyre codes,take a look at : myccc.co.uk/datasheets

 

[paddymcc]

Not sure you will get 15" tyres 225 70 greater than 112 load.

Continental do. Continental winter contact 2 which are 112R or 115N. So provided you don't go over I think 87mph they are okay. 115N is printed on the sidewall in brackets after the 112R.
I have used them all year and they seem fine. Certainly not noisier than the summer Continentals I had before.
I bought mine from Camskills for £109 I think.

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