Posted on 03/01/2018 20:09
I have just purchased a swift 590rs based on a fiat ducato It is fitted with 4 chengshun tyres which are very budget tyres What tyres are the best for this vehicle a I don't like the way it drives on these And they are only ment to have 65psi in them Any advice would be helpful as we are new to motorhome ownership
Thanks
Posted on 14/01/2018 11:35
tyres marked CP have strengthened sidewalls in order to cope with the extremes of use posted upthread....
a) standing still for months...
b) batting round europe on a multi stop 3 month tour...
ill stick to Continental (OEM on this van) or Michelin as fitted to the previous van...intersting.y, both the same brand of MH...
Posted on 14/01/2018 13:58
I've got Michelin commercials on my van and I run the pressures according to the weight table in my chassis hand book. They are now 6 year old, have done 40,000 miles and never had any problems. I also don't have a spare wheel!
I'll be considering replacing them in a years time.
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Posted on 16/01/2018 23:51
I know some will disagree with my comments but sometimes I fail to see others arguments for 'value for money' for certain things.
You pay £20k plus on a van, some people spend much more. To be safe you need the best windscreen wipers, windscreen wash, brakes and tyres at the very least. All of these items are peanuts compared to the investment of the van and maybe your life. Your tyres are the only contact on the road and are carrying a great weight in sometimes very difficult and challenging conditions wether that be heat, wet or ice and snow. Just get the right tyres for the job and have the best chance of enjoying your van with minimal risk.
Maybe it's from my motorcycle days but tyres are something I don't scrimp on.
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Posted on 10/01/2018 17:10 by MichaelTCamper tyres are designed with stronger sidewalls as they are always loaded unlike a white van which may start the day loaded but empty during deliveries. They are also designed to sit for long periods of time in the same place either in storage or on site so again differ from normal commercial tyres in this respect.
The tyre manufacturer will let you know what pressure to put in them based on axle load etc. however Michelin say to put 80psi in rear and 65psi in front regardless of load.
Posted on 03/01/2018 20:09 by willowbedoneI have just purchased a swift 590rs based on a fiat ducato It is fitted with 4 chengshun tyres which are very budget tyres What tyres are the best for this vehicle a I don't like the way it drives on these And they are only ment to have 65psi in them Any advice would be helpful as we are new to motorhome ownership
Thanks
Posted on 03/01/2018 20:09 by willowbedoneI have just purchased a swift 590rs based on a fiat ducato It is fitted with 4 chengshun tyres which are very budget tyres What tyres are the best for this vehicle a I don't like the way it drives on these And they are only ment to have 65psi in them Any advice would be helpful as we are new to motorhome ownership
Thanks
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