Time to replace my tyres, but which brand? (1 Viewer)

Mar 21, 2020
29
117
Ruddington, Nottingham, UK
Funster No
69,535
MH
N&B Arto 69GL (LHD)
Exp
Since 2005
Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.
 
Nov 19, 2021
754
1,544
Nr Wigan, UK
Funster No
85,517
MH
Rapido A Class
Exp
2002
Think Lenny will be along soon and also recommend Toyo. Think that’s what I’m putting on ours next.
 
Upvote 0
Nov 13, 2011
1,452
3,299
Lincolnshire
Funster No
18,889
MH
PVC
Exp
30 years
I fitted four Yokohama all season tyres to my PVC, they cost just shy of £400 fitted and balanced at National Tyres. I am very please with their grip, especially on grass smoothness, fuel economy and noise.

Geoff

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Upvote 0
Nov 22, 2018
1,681
13,134
South East but not London
Funster No
57,328
MH
Rimor Europeo 87
Exp
Five years plus three tugging
If you want All Season, then I think that there are five to choose from in 225/R15 (my size). From my research, the following make the cut:

MakeTyre NameSpecSeasonDedicated Camper tyreSpeedLoad IndexWeight per TyreWeight per axleFuelWetNoiseSpeed MPH
BridgestoneDuravais All season225/70 R15 112 S4 SeasonVanS
112​
1120​
2240​
CA72112
MichelinAgilis Cross climate225/70 R15 112 R4 SeasonVanR
112​
1120​
2240​
CA73106
MichelinAgilis Cross climate225/70 R15 112 S4 SeasonVanS
112​
1120​
2240​
CA73112
PirelliCarrier 4 season225/70 R15 112 S4 SeasonVanS
112​
1120​
2240​
CA71112
UniroyalAllseasonMax225/70 R15 112 R4 SeasonVanR
112​
1120​
2240​
CA73106

I will be going Bridgestone Duravais All season next time out (Spring next year). I've got Bridgestone on my car and they are the best in the wet I have ever used, by a mile. Doubt you will get change out of £600 for four though.

Note that the Agilis Cross Climate comes in two speeds, 'S' & 'R'. Difference was about three quid per tyre last time I looked.

There are others but they are B and C for wet, so I wasn't interested.

If you opt for summer only, then you can get the coveted A for Fuel and A for Rain tyre.
MakeTyre NameSpecSeasonDedicated Camper tyreSpeedLoad IndexWeight per TyreWeight per axleFuelWetNoiseSpeed MPH
ContinentalVan Contact 100 Eco225/70 R15 112 RSummerVanR
112​
1120​
2240​
AA72106

A lot of people use summer all year round - just not where winter tyres are mandatory.
 
Upvote 0
Jul 18, 2009
10,419
15,942
Manchester UK + Javea/Xabia Costa Blanca Spain
Funster No
7,543
MH
HYMER B644
Exp
2004
 
Upvote 0
OP
OP
AdamB
Mar 21, 2020
29
117
Ruddington, Nottingham, UK
Funster No
69,535
MH
N&B Arto 69GL (LHD)
Exp
Since 2005
Thanks for the link - a good report on the Toyo Observe, very tempting and will be in my final list
 
Upvote 0
Jan 8, 2013
8,395
11,383
Dronfield - Derbyshire
Funster No
24,202
MH
Burstner Lyseo 690G
Exp
Happy FLT since 2011
Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.
We only use our van between April and October so I'm happy with the Continental Vanco camper tyres.

Black Circle price

Now at £175.82 each -I'm having four fitted next month Plus £15 each to have them fitted.

Michelin Cross Climates 2 are £175.15

 
Upvote 0

Techman

Free Member
Mar 19, 2023
5
1
Funster No
94,686
MH
Carthargo
Exp
1999
Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.
I would go with the Continentals as I have had a lot of trouble with the Michelins side walls cracking far to soon 🙁

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Upvote 0
May 15, 2022
639
1,856
Bavaria
Funster No
88,707
MH
Pilote P969D
Exp
Since 2012
Good day Funsters,
It is time to replace my tyres, they are just over 6 years old and have done plenty of miles and the tread, although still on the legal side, is not as deep as I would like them to be. On the last service I was 'advised' to replace them before the next MOT. I have a N&B Arto 69GL 2005 (amazing A Class).

Question: Should I stay with Michelin Agilis M+S, or should I go for something different - I want to stay with All Season/M+S?
I have seen some Michelin Crossclimate, set of 4 for £732, is that a good price?
How much should I spend on tyres - do you pay for what you get?

Looking forward to the discussion.
Everyone will have a different opinion, mine is that I stay with OEM on everything that I have and decide if I want summer/winter/all season. Her car: summer/winter, my car: Summer, MH All season, all OEM brand.
 
Upvote 0

PP Bear

LIFE MEMBER
Apr 5, 2013
7,320
33,229
Kent, UK
Funster No
25,395
MH
Auto Trail Dakota SE
Exp
2012
Had my Michelin Agilis All Season Camping on for 10 years now. No cracking, inside or out, great tread ware and inspected regularly by me. No issues whatsoever on MOT either and I do chat to the tester to give them a thorough inspection.

Talking to Michelin, they say 10 years, but only replace them once they show signs or ware or delaminating or cracking.

I use the van all the time, so never left static for long. Once they need replacing, I’ll defo go with the same, after all, it’s what Auto Trail fitted from new.

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Upvote 0
Oct 29, 2016
4,362
47,757
Surrey
Funster No
45,842
MH
Carthago C Tourer
Exp
Motor Homing 5 years, caravan previously
112 load rating may e OK for a sub 3500KG PVC, but if you have a higher rated MAXI chassis, or a MH, C Class or A Class you will probably need a higher load rating min 116 or 121 ideally
LES.

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Upvote 0

Abacist

LIFE MEMBER
Oct 15, 2013
3,509
9,370
Devon
Funster No
28,581
MH
N & B Tag Axle
Exp
since 2013
We only use our van between April and October so I'm happy with the Continental Vanco camper tyres.

Black Circle price

Now at £175.82 each -I'm having four fitted next month Plus £15 each to have them fitted.

Michelin Cross Climates 2 are £175.15

I will be reverting to Avon Continentals next time which is what I had on my Autotrail Savannah. I have 6 Michelins on the Arto at present but not terribly impressed to be honest!
 
Upvote 0
Jan 8, 2013
8,395
11,383
Dronfield - Derbyshire
Funster No
24,202
MH
Burstner Lyseo 690G
Exp
Happy FLT since 2011
I would go with the Continentals as I have had a lot of trouble with the Michelins side walls cracking far to soon 🙁
My Michelins are only 3 years old but no signs of cracking although they are on 24,000 miles and pretty close to the wear beads.
New Continentals next week.

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Upvote 0
Nov 24, 2021
12
21
Birmingham, UK
Funster No
85,581
MH
Elddis Autoquest 100
Exp
2021
Just orders Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 215 70 15 S. Have the CrossClimate 2 on the car and they are fantastic. Beware the speed ratings as you cannot go down a speed rating but you go up as based on the UK law the speed index must be the same or higher than approved
 
Upvote 0

Join us or log in to post a reply.

To join in you must be a member of MotorhomeFun

Join MotorhomeFun

Join us, it quick and easy!

Log in

Already a member? Log in here.

Latest journal entries

Funsters who are viewing this thread

Back
Top