Tyres again

carol

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Apparently I need new tyres. I decided to go for what seems to have been recommended as one of the best, i.e. Michelin Agilis Camping. However, I'm finding it really difficult to get in my size - 205/70/15 - seems to go from 195 then 215. I don't know much about tyres so can anyone enlighten me as to why either they don't exist or are scarce? Has it anything to do with the fact that my van is a panel van conversion? Could wider tyres be fitted?

If I can't get them, what do people think is the next best alternative?
 
Just browsed the Michelin website and it appears they don’t make Agilis camping in your size.
I have the same problem with my van tyres, due for renewing shortly.
I’m just going to fit standard Agilis as the load rating is ok.
 
I got a good deal on some mitas commercial tyres very similar tread pattern as Agilas but half the price
 
Obanboy666 said:
Just browsed the Michelin website and it appears they don’t make Agilis camping in your size.
I have the same problem with my van tyres, due for renewing shortly.
I’m just going to fit standard Agilis as the load rating is ok.
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Thanks for confirming that Steve - thought I was going a bit loopy! :rolleyes2:
 
Carol ring Costco and get a price from them for the mitchelin tyres their price includes fitting and balancing and if you need 4 you only pay for 3.
 
hairydog said:
Michelin Agilis Camping tyres are great if you want to pay twice as much and enjoy a harsh ride with almost solid tyres.

Any tyre that is the right size and load rating is easily good enough, though I would advise getting ones marked M+S, especially if you have a FWD motorhome.

I see no advantage in paying more for a "camping" label on the tyres.
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I know there's some debate as to whether "camping" tyres are necessary. Obviously I'd rather not fork out unnecessarily but safety and performance are my main concerns. If I can get that for less money, then that's great!
 
I'm another for mud and snow tyres (M&S) they've been really good on my van. And, I've only ever bought budget tyres on all vehicles for years. No problems and I must have saved a fortune!
 
Thought the "camping" tyre debate was well over, ;) lol.
The one advantage the Agilis camping used to have was that it was a M+S tyre. There are loads of M+S tyres now though. Load rating is the most important thing by far, obviously as long as the tyre fits. Going up a size, (or down for that matter) doesn't usually matter much, but does need to be looked into.
Agree with post above, M+S or even better 3PMSF rated are well worth getting especially if using van in winter.
 
"or even better 3PMSF rated are well worth getting especially if using van in winter."

Oh dear, more to think about ... what's 3PMSF?
 
carol said:
I know there's some debate as to whether "camping" tyres are necessary. Obviously I'd rather not fork out unnecessarily but safety and performance are my main concerns. If I can get that for less money, then that's great!
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I now use winter tyres all year and find them far better than my previous pirelli campingcar tyres, I bought mine from Oponeo
 and it cost me £10 to have each one fitted so worked out cheap, I would go for the M&S rated tyres then when you are on your Winter trips you are legal in Germany if you decide to go there, a lot safer in snow as well
 
carol said:
Don't you need to be a member cos I'm not ...
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You do, but members can take guests in. I'll take you in to the Avonmouth store if that's any good - I'll PM you the membership details so that you can phone and ask.
 
st3v3 said:
You do, but members can take guests in. I'll take you in to the Avonmouth store if that's any good - I'll PM you the membership details so that you can phone and ask.
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That's really kind of you Steve but it's a long way at the moment. Btw, we must have that game of Carcassone! And did you join the Wild Festivals? X
 
carol said:
"or even better 3PMSF rated are well worth getting especially if using van in winter."

Oh dear, more to think about ... what's 3PMSF?
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This link explains better than I can. M+S and 3PMSF tyre markings. How to check whether a tyre is suitable for winter. >> Oponeo.co.uk

Doesn't matter to most for a few years yet, but Germany has changed it's rules on winter tyre markings. I'll have to read up again, but in a few years time, M+S rated will not be acceptable as a winter tyre, while 3PMSF will be.
 
carol said:
That's really kind of you Steve but it's a long way at the moment. Btw, we must have that game of Carcassone! And did you join the Wild Festivals? X
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If there is one closer you should be able to use the details to phone and find a price. Then we can sort out getting you a card somehow if the price is worth it. Louise joined, I don't do faceache lol
 
Btw, what does the letter next to the speed rating mean, eg, H, T, etc?
 
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