Tyres

It may be controversial but why not put on van tyres they are a lot cheaper

Hankook light truck here.

I'm no expert but I am led to believe as long as the Van is used regularly the stronger sidewalk makes no difference.

In saying that I don't think I could of put Van tyres on my last MH as I think they only go up to 69PSI and it was recommended at 79PSI.

And that's another thing...........pressures, was creased for months as regards what pressure to put in. My old 522 Hymer had 75 psi all round,I thought I was driving on tyres made of cement. Lowered to 55 all round and couldn't believe the difference. Present van has 65psi all round and seems to be ok at that. As I said I'd like to save a few bob where and when I can .........bit I reckon tyres should be a priority. .

I personally try to stick with camper tyres.

I have been told similar info about sidewall strength etc.
I have even been told in the event of an accident an assessor my invalidate your insurance if non camper tyres are fitted.

No idea who told me but I was defiantly told by someone.

I changed the tyres on my mh which were michelins and after a long conversation from the guys at my local Modern Tyre depot they informed me that there is no difference in the construction of the van and camper tyres, there may be a slight difference in the compound of the rubber but the main body of the tyres are made the same way. The thing to remember is that the both are usually 8 or 10 ply construction in the walls and that the number of ply depends on the tyre size. The other main point is to ensure you replace with the same load rating as this determines the amount of air pressure you can put in the tyres.

I raced the michelins with a kuhmo van tyre which had the same load and ply spec as the michelins coming off, they have a lower noise rating and braking rating and a slightly higher economy rating than the michelins ( new ones are d rated against a c rating on the old ones)

What I have noticed so far is a more comfortable ride with less road noise and slightly better corner handling, there is no change to the economy as I am still getting around 31 mpg.

The difference in price was £80 per corner compared to £150 for the michelins

The other thing about camper tyres is availability, stocks are not held by most tyre dealers they order them in and I would have been able to get michelins but not continental vanco campers as continental didn't have any left.

It's important to check the year of Manafacture of tyres, no point in fitting tyres that were sitting in the back of a shed for two years when they have a shelf life.

That seems to be the norm........but..........did someone say that commercial tyres can't be inflated to the pressures needed for campers,my van is rated at 3850 kg and according to the Michelin man( lady in this case) my back tyres need to be inflated to 80psi and the front to 65psi or whatever seems right for driving comfortably. .
Ya know, this subject is something that I reckon could go on and on and on . I suppose it's a case of 'orses for courses.
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I changed mine last year. I agonised over this decision for a while but finally went for:
4 Camper tyres (Michelin Agilis Camping)
1 Van tyre for the spare.

The Michelin's cost be about double what a good commercial van tyre would have but I guess I am happy that I followed the recommendations and as Mark pointed out the if I ever did have an accident the insurance company will not have a excuse to invalidate my cover.

Jack if you want Michelin Agilis try weeps
Tyres in Bangor. Ask for Nina and tell her I sent you. She will get it sorted.

I got mine there for the last van and Nina now lives next door to me.

Have posted the reply fom Michelin ...........two replacement front tyres.......320e plus fitting.reckon back set has another 3/5 thousand miles and then get to do it all again .

I have always used van tyres on my campers (3) and never had any problems , the present van has passed DOE (MOT) test so they have no problems with the tyres so i cant see how the insurance can moan

Mark, I think you had custody of Jack's keyboard whilst he was off grid.

Once the load rating meets the requirement and the tyre is legal (no slits adequate thread etc) there is no problem, that came from my local tyre depot manager who is in the game a long time,

I think if you wern`t covered on van tyres most of the MHs in the UK would be in trouble when trying to claim.

Jack, If I was working for an Insurance company and you phoned and asked me the same question, I would cover my Ass and give you the same answer. There is no one going to advise you the opposite and might get into trouble later.

Not in the shops until Thursday, subscribers get it earlier.