Tyres again

[Nesting Zombie]

What tyres?

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[Nabsim]

I haven’t checked all round yet but one I did has a Pirelli Vanco2 fitted, oozing on Pirelli site the all season version for my Sprinter is the carrier. Bigger tyres than your though Carol, mine are 225/70r 15

 

[Channa]

I haven’t checked all round yet but one I did has a Pirelli Vanco2 fitted, oozing on Pirelli site the all season version for my Sprinter is the carrier. Bigger tyres than your though Carol, mine are 225/70r 15

You sure my vancos were Continental

Channa

 

[wildebus]

Going to go for slight thread hijack .
Sounds like Carol is looking for tyres same size as mine are? If anyone happens to come across AT (All Terrain) Tyres of that size - 215/70R15 AND with a suitable (high - 109 or so) load rating please post them up (I couldn't find any last time I looked)

 

[mark61]

Going to go for slight thread hijack .
Sounds like Carol is looking for tyres same size as mine are? If anyone happens to come across AT (All Terrain) Tyres of that size - 215/70R15 AND with a suitable (high - 109 or so) load rating please post them up (I couldn't find any last time I looked)

Graham might be able to help. Can't remember if he put AT's or muds on his.

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[wildebus]

Graham might be able to help. Can't remember if he put AT's or muds on his.

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He has the same basic vehicle as the start point so the potential is there . Thanks

 

[Nabsim]

You sure my vancos were Continental

Channa

Well spotted, I meant to type Continental but my fingers or my head thought otherwise.

 

[Tezza33]

Alternative brands but still a decent tyre and were recommend to me by my tyre fitter who has since retired was Hangkook .(never heard of them) This week advertising on the hoarding at the Champions league and now standard fit on a lot of Fords but not as pricey as other brands.

I have Hankook full winter tyres on my van, I think they are great tyres Andrew and I would not hesitate to replace them with the same

 

[carol]

Interesting, Tezza, that's one of the names that's come up in my search. I'll give them another look.

 

[molly 2]

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.

got to agree the agilis camping TP is 80 psi a

 

[Admin]

I don't want to get too deep into this thread as it has been covered many times.
This is my personal opinion but it is based on research and talking to the tyre manufactures.

1) Your tyres are the only contact that your vehicle has with the road (about the same as 4 A4 pieces of paper). Like with anything in life there are products that will just do the job and there are products that will perform better.

2) In my opinion, saving a few quid by fitting cheap tyres is not a smart idea. When I have to slam my brakes on in an emergency, I want to know that I have the best contact with the road.
Budget vs premium tyres

[video=youtube;e2c9Ry0JfMw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2c9Ry0JfMw[/video]

3) I want to know that the tyres were developed for the characteristics and usage of my type of vehicle. The tyres I have fitted have double banding and rub panels on the tyre walls. They are made for light off-road use, mud & snow and a long service life.

Summer vs Winter tyres

[video=youtube;et5It8OB8l8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et5It8OB8l8[/video]

4) My Hymer needs 5.5 bar of pressure in the back tyres. Vanco Campers and most van tyres will not handle this pressure. This pressure is set by Hymer who have designed and tested my vehicle. The pressure is not set to make people comfortable, it is for sidewall stability and load, using lower pressures is dangerous as it compromises the stability of the vehicle.

This video demonstrates low tyre pressures

[video=youtube;n10tXGnfZW4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n10tXGnfZW4[/video]

 

[Nabsim]

The tyre pressure part is not so clear cut, your 5.5 bar is what is needed in the tyres that were fitted new. If you changed the type of tyre it could well have a different optimum tyre pressure that is lower.

That is not underinflating so long as you use the correct pressure for the tyre and the tyre is rated for the duty.