Mickt Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I know this has been covered many times before but what tyres best for MH. Just had mot and all 4 tyres have failed , not because they are worn out but the fitter has found small dents in the side walls, no cracks plenty of tread left. The tyres are just 4 years old and are Michelin Agilis Camping. Has anybody fitted Hankook if so what did they think of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Not an answer to your question. BUt we always cover our wheels when in the Spain/sun. Use the check shopping bags bought in (Pound" shops just split them up the back and then they will go over the wheels . They last for 1/2 seasons, but at a couple of pounds or euros, save on tyres. We also had to buy 4 new tyres this year for the MOT . I guess due to the weight of MH they don't last as long as car tyres We bought 4 michelin PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muswell Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mr Ford supplied my Transit PVC with Hankooks. They've done 35 000 miles of quite fast driving and probably have 5000 left before I replace them. The van goes around corners and stops OK, the ride is fine and they haven't gone pop so I'm happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJB Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 At 4 years I would have a word with Michelin for an inspection then a reasonable contribution!! I have always used Agilis campers and change at 5 years (more or less!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 EJB - 2016-04-13 12:05 PM At 4 years I would have a word with Michelin for an inspection then a reasonable contribution!! I have always used Agilis campers and change at 5 years (more or less!!) As this wouldn't hurt to ask, I vaguely recall a problem like this coming up before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickt Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Update this morning I went to local tyre dealer , he said there was nothing wrong with the tyres. The small dent as he called it is part of the manufacture where walls are joined together. I have just spoken to customer service at Michelin and they have confirmed there is nothing to worry about and that it is indeed part of the manufacture. So it,s now back to the MOT place to put them right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern1 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 It is quite common to see dimples and dents in commercial vehicle tyres that are formed during the construction of the tyre. You say the tyres are 4 years old, is that the time you have owned the van or is that the manufactures date for when the chassis was built, don't forget that motorhome chassis can be standing around quite a bit before they are registered, the tyres may in fact be older than you think! Most people expect to change the tyres around the five year mark. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickt Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 I have owned the mh since new 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seannachie Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mickt - 2016-04-13 9:50 AM I know this has been covered many times before but what tyres best for MH. Just had mot and all 4 tyres have failed , not because they are worn out but the fitter has found small dents in the side walls, no cracks plenty of tread left. The tyres are just 4 years old and are Michelin Agilis Camping. Has anybody fitted Hankook if so what did they think of them. The MOT Tester's Manual can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/510378/mot-inspection-manual-classes-3-4-5-7-vehicles.pdf See Section 4.1 re tyres condition: "1. Examine each tyre for...: b. lumps, bulges, tears, exposure of the ply or cord, or tread separation Note: On radial ply tyres, care should be taken to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration. " (my emphasis) Does your tester know what he is doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Just returned from Spain and intend changing my tyres now as they are getting towards the limit. What have they achieved? 10 years puncture free travel, 49,000+ miles and still inside the legal limit. Needless to say I will be replacing them with Michellin as fitted from new. Well satisfied with these. Mike PS Spare is still unused in the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Exactly the same for me, Michelin replaced (on age) with Michelin after 10 years of excellent service. I suspect the OP's MOT Tester got it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBW Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 My tyres are 'Kleber' marked with a small van icon indicator. These are manufactured in Poland to Michelin specification. They have been on my MH for 5 years and this year will be the 6th. Have asked the MOT inspector and my service garage to do a thorough check and they have assure me they look in NEW condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJB Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Many things can look 'in as new condition' but sadly that means nothing! As for 10 year old tyres on a motorhome *-) ....I suppose at least nobody was killed (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagrid Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Michelin advise that after 5 years tyres should have a detailed inspection annually and should be changed at 10 years regardless of wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 EJB - 2016-04-14 2:29 PM Many things can look 'in as new condition' but sadly that means nothing! As for 10 year old tyres on a motorhome *-) ....I suppose at least nobody was killed (lol) Checked regularly by tyre specialists ATS Euromaster and annually for MOT-why waste money if there is no problem. If specialists say they are sound why believe anyone else who says they're not? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJB Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Michelin have indeed changed their advice re tyre replacement and recommend the 10 year rule which is the nationally accepted one. Some time ago they also changed their 'tyre pressure' advice, to the nationally accepted one, and now suggest that 80 PSI in rear tyres is the norm......even when the tyre is marked 'Maximum 70 PSI'. Two points...1. This thread was started because an MOT expert gave the wrong advice......would he be the only qualified expert (MOT or Tyres) who was wrong? 2. 80 PSI in any motorhome tyre is ridiculous. Thank goodness for progress :-D (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 EJB - 2016-04-15 9:36 AM............................ 2. 80 PSI in any motorhome tyre is ridiculous. ................................ 80 PSI is approximately 5.5 BAR. The common maximum axle load for a Ducato based motorhome is 2 tonnes. At that load, Continental recommend their 215/70 R 15 CP tyre is run at 5.5 BAR. So, not so ridiculous. It depends on the tyre, the axle load, and what the tyre manufacturer recommends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 EJB I refer you to Page 4 of this file: https://www.michelin.co.uk/content/pdf/TC_Safety_Guide_UK.pdf It should be abundantly clear from this that Michelin’s advice about inflating a motorhome’s tyres to 5.5bar (80psi) applies only to their CP-marked products (ie. “Agilis Camping”) when those tyres are used on a motorhome's (single fitment) rear axle. Also, that this advice is not something Michelin has arbitrarily thought up out of bloody-mindedness, but is based on guidance from the ETRTO. Only three European tyre makers (Continental, Michelin and Pirelli) currently market CP-marked tyres and the manufacturers’ technical data all indicate that those tyres may be inflated to 80psi. Michelin’s “Agilis Camping” pattern even carries an 80psi datum on its side-wall. If Michelin is asked for advice regarding suitable inflation-pressures for a Michelin tyre that is NOT CP-marked, if that tyre has a design-maximum pressure of (say) 70psi Michelin would never advise that it should be inflated above that pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJB Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 At least I had the grace to do some more research and correct my error! *-) I'll go and hide now and suck a few eggs! *-) (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 A copy of the ETRTO’s 2014 recommendations can be viewed here: http://www.pneusnews.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2013/08/ETRTO-RECOMMENDATIONS-EDITION-25-SEPTEMBRE-2014.pdf Pages 45-47 deal with motohomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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