Tyre recommendations

[Sam Vimes]

I need to get two new tyres for my Elddis Xplore 304 in the next couple of months. Don't do a lot of mileage and the max weight is about 1200kg.

Don't want to spend a lot of money so any recommendations that don't require a mortgage, please?

 

[otherclive]

GT Radial do trailer specific tyres. ST4000 or 6000.

 

[birdman101]

You can pick up a pair on Ebay for £75 the two,and then pay to get them fitted. Or you could order some from companies like Black circles and them get them fitted at your house. But as caravan tyres never wear out they are more likely to crack through standing and cheaper tyres may not last as long as premium ones,so in the long run if they have a shorter life work out dearer, I have always sworn by Hankook which I have only ever changed after 7 years due to age,but still fine.

 

[Kev P]

I got Maxxis on mine last September - 185R14C £150 pair fitted. Tows well in all conditions.

MAXXIS Vansmart AS AL2

MAXXIS Vansmart AS AL2 – all-season durability and superior grip for vans and motorhomes. Reinforced for heavy-duty use. Discover now.

maxxis-europe.com

 

[RogerL]

My local tyre dealer promotes Nexen tyres, at a cheaper price than buy cheap on the internet and fitting locally.

I avoid Chinese brands but accept that most big name brands are made in China now!

 

[Woodentop]

We bought a used Passat Estate in 2011 and I noticed that it had three different makes of tyre. The supplier said they would fit four new and they turned out to be Nexen - I think Nexen2. I have to say I was surprised how well they gripped and responded to general and towing driving. I changed them when they had done a bit over 30K and they were still well legal.
If you get XL version I don't see why they should not be totally confortable on a caravan.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Changed our caravan tyres 18 months ago.
Had another set of Riken tyres fitted. Previous set of Riken's lasted over 8 years, covered many thousands of miles and the tyre fitter was confused as to why I wanted them swapped as they were still like new.

 

[RogerL]

Whatever you choose, make sure the tyre fitter understands that caravan wheels/tyres do need balancing - a surprising number of fitters still think that they don't !

 

[Gafferbill]

......just checked my 7 year old caravan tyres prior to a long tow trip.
A very thorough check as the wheels and tyres are off the ground on axle stands.
At first glance the tyres looked OK but on spinning very slowly, discovered a slight bulge in one.
Not good with a pressure of 64psi.
Just ordered 2 Hankook Ra58 195/70R15C 104/102R .....not cheap but willing to pay to try and minimise any problems.
Caravan is single axle carrying 1600kgs.
Don't buy cheap tyres for a caravan would be my advice to the OP

PS: tyre fitter advised that if my 7 year old tyres were implicated in an insurance claim it would likely be refused.

 

[Mr Plodd]

I would opt for "White van man" tyres! I ran motorhomes for many years on them without any issue whatsoever. And yes I did go to hot climes, and travel long distances at speed with them.
Others will, of course, disagree.
If the tyre manufacturer gives them a weight and speed rating that matches, or exceeds the original fitment then they are clearly well up to the job.
Your money, your choice.
If you haven't already got them invest in a Tyre Pressure Monitoring system. I bought a cheap set off Amazon to try them out for about £18. It has worked perfectly on my MH. The whole system is about half the cost of a single Tyrepal sensor, the sensors look to be identical!

 

[Sam Vimes]

Thanks for all the feedback. Something to mull over on these wet days.