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We need new tyres on MH but was thinking of going to Kwikfit for a quote.  Are they not good enough for MH?  Not relaced the tyres before. 

Anne

Can the tyre depot who you normally use(for car)not fit them...?

Personally, I like to build up a bit of a "rapport" with things like the garage and tyre depot I use...

Okay, the tyres may be a few quid dearer but in doing so, I know that if I ever want them to check something over(eg a slow puncture or to "swap" the wheels around onto different axles), then I can just roll up "unannounced" and they'll take a look...and usually  there'll be no/very little charge(usually give the bloke "a drink").

If we all switch to buying tyres etc online..and waiting for the bloke to turn up in his van, then this facility will probably disappear.....

Cheethama, don't let Kwikfit convince you that you need car tyres. See http://www.tyresafe.org/images/tyre-safety-guide/motorhome-leaflet.pdf (other website leaflets are available...) which says Tyres originally fitted to motorhomes are usually of a ‘Light Commercial’ ‘(C)’ type. They are designed to cater for the higher loads imposed by motorhomes.

And check the tyre wall for the date - it's recommended to change tyres every 7 years. Our MH had passed its MoT and shortly after we had front tyre a blow-out on a dual-carriageway (that was very scary, we lost control of the steering), as the rubber had perished - tyres were 10+ years old.

Quote: it's recommended to change tyres every 7 years. Our MH had passed its MoT and shortly after we had front tyre a blow-out on a dual-carriageway (that was very scary, we lost control of the steering), as the rubber had perished - tyres were 10+ years old.

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Personally I agree with Art. Stay well clear of kwikfit!!! I use a local tyre dealer and have ordinary van tyres fitted. When you think about it, whitevan man is usually running around overloaded and at the speed of light on ordinary van tyres so I think ordinary tyres are fine for my van tootling around at 55 mph and definately not overloaded. Camper tyres are just another way to rip off motorhome owners whom everybody seems to thing are loaded!!!

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