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Personbeehector
22/4/2013 at 9:07pm
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Hi

Our Geist Spirit 560 is ready for her MOT needs 2 new tyres.

Any ideas where to buy them at a reasonable price?!?!

Any recommendations as to which ones to buy?!?!

All help gratefully received.

Many thanks

Barbara

Ps. We live in Sheffield



PersonDavid Klyne
22/4/2013 at 10:29pm
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Michelin do a special Camper tyre, I have them on my Bailey. Whether in reality they are any better than other van tyres I am not sure although the manufacturer claim some avantages.

David


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PersonOpensauce
23/4/2013 at 7:15am
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The specific motorhome tyres have stronger sidewalls to preserve tyres that stand still for long periods. They are at top end of price range though. Ordinary commercial van tyres will be cheaper. Cheapest suppliers are usualy online like tyreshopper. You buy online including fitting & the tyres are delivered to a local retailer like National Tyres for fitting with no more to pay.

Theres nowhere that is definately cheapest you just need to shop around. Put your tyre size into websites & see what comes up. Obviously Michelin/Conti & similar are most expensive but mid range like Kumho etc are just as good imho.


Personbeehector
23/4/2013 at 4:36pm
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Thanks for the replies.

I'll do some more research this evening.

Barbara


Personkbcalypso
23/4/2013 at 8:55pm
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its not just the price to watch, its also the noise, i used to have contis on a vw, and when i renewed i got some cheaper brand fitted kumos i think, the road noise was awful, when i had to replace the tyres on my present van i had fitted michellin agilas camping tyres only a few quid more but worth it.

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also its the ply rating you have to watch.

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Personhappybonzo
24/4/2013 at 7:16am
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Commercial tyres and motorhome tyres are 8 ply or more
We have Hoya all round on the Laika. Great on the road but like all M/home tyres, they're useless on grass


PersonTouring the World
24/4/2013 at 8:14pm
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In my experience, the best ones you can afford. Saving £20 now will cost twice as much in the future.


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24/4/2013 at 10:03pm
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Just replaced all my tyres (and spare) with Michelin Agilis Camping Green. Best price I got was from ATS (including shopping online), just under £700 for all five including 3 years euro assist for flat tyres.

It can sometimes be false economy to use van tyres as the Michelin Camping have stronger tyre walls for the continuous weight they carry along with a different rubber compound to lessen ultra violet degredation, unlike van tyres where the weight varies with load.

Get the best you can afford, remember that little bit of rubber touching the road is your safety.


Personbeehector
25/4/2013 at 12:10pm
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Thanks everyone

Yea we came to the same conclusion - cheap is not always better! Especially when you have paid a lot for your motorhome but as we all agree our lives and our safety are more important SO decent tyres - Michelins - have been ordered by other half and are being fitted next week.

Yay can't wait for our summer road trip to France  

Oh and all the other little weekend trips in between

Many thanks again

Barbara




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