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18/3/2016 at 8:04pm
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I have just had my van serviced (20k miles)
This is the third van I have owned that had Michelin tyres. This is also the third van where the tyres have developed cracks in the walls while the tread is still good. The garage people said that they had seen many examples of this in Michelin tyres.
So, sooner rather than later, it's 4 new tyres. In the past, I've replaced the tyres with mid-range van tyres and got much better wear from them.
Anyone else had problems with Michelin tyres fitted to their motorhome / camper.
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18/3/2016 at 8:39pm
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No experience of use on motorhomes / campers, but having been around classic Citroens for a long time (Citroen used to be owned by Michelin) cracking sidewalls with lots of tread left is a very common scénario with Michelin tyres.
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18/3/2016 at 10:52pm
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Hi I don't prescribe to the 'Camping tyres for camping" theory.
If the tyres have the right load rating and the same number of ply's, as far as I'm concerned that's good enough for me.
And at £267 for four van tyres with a better than either Michelin or Continental rating for wet weather or noise, I know who's the winner, financial or common sense.
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19/3/2016 at 8:52am
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All Michelin tyres seems to crack quite quickly mostly inside the tread, any tyre fitter will tell you this. I can't see why Michelins are regarded as premium tyres.
I think it's just hype. The big name tyre brands that supply vehicle manufacturers can charge premium price in the aftermarket because drivers think the best replacement tyres for their vehicles are the brands fitted from new when in terms of both grip & wear the cheaper mid range brands are just as good, if not better.
Avon for example, cheapest online at tyre-shopper which is owned by National Tyres with fitting at their depots are far cheaper than Michelins, don't crack prematurely & grip & wear just as well.
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19/3/2016 at 8:53pm
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Years ago I used to drive Volvos fitted with Michelin tyres. They were heavy cars and often skidded in the wet when braking. Having nearly overshot junctions in the wet on a few occasions I wouldn't touch Michelin tyres now although I note that their latest TV adverts seem to be promoting their latest wet weather tyres.
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20/3/2016 at 8:33am
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That would have been a long time ago though when Michelin X radials sold on their longevity. I recall in the late 60s my uncle bought a new Renault 16 fitted with Michelin X radials when most other cars still had cross plys as standard. After 30k miles the tyres were barely half worn but wet grip was always poor.
I recall the Goodyear & Pirelli radials of the time had far better wet grip but wore out in a fraction of the time. tyres have always been a trade off between grip & wear rate & as better grip is required nowadays tyres wear out more quickly.
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20/3/2016 at 6:36pm
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Yes, would have been the early 80's and Michelin ZX's I believe.
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20/3/2016 at 7:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by emmitdb on 18/3/2016
Hi I don't prescribe to the 'Camping tyres for camping" theory.
If the tyres have the right load rating and the same number of ply's, as far as I'm concerned that's good enough for me.
And at £267 for four van tyres with a better than either Michelin or Continental rating for wet weather or noise, I know who's the winner, financial or common sense.
I fully agree with you, white van man does far more mileage and at a more near the weight limit but he does not need 'special tyres' .
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