Will these tyres work? 16" Ducato....

Ours lasted at least 7 years, however with age they were starting to crack etc but the actual wear wasn't too bad.

I've read some "tyre" talk on here about motorhomes needing F1 tyres () they don't and it pays to shop around and not think that a motorhome needs speciality tyres. It's bad enough replacing four tyres at normal prices! We've just felt that pain in our bank account. 

A bit more than £20 M but I won't split hairs. I did say earlier about vans sitting a long time. Interestingly though, they don't make stiffer sidewall tyres for caravans? I have an American fifth wheel trailer that is maxed out on weight from new, the payload is microscopic. It remains static but the tyres are just general truck tyres.

My motorhome went on the weighbridge last November and I had 25kgs to spare, it has stayed like that. It has done 35k on standard van tyres which I'll be changing when I get back to the UK in May.

Personal preference I know, I was just saying that you don't have to have camper tyres. Don't quite get the risk thing but hey your choice

JK

By my calculations 205/70/16 would give an overall diameter of 693mm and rotate at 741 revs/mile.

225/65/16 would have an overall diameter of 699 and rotate at 735 revs/mile.

The lower 65 aspect ratio would make the ride harsher and the extra width may cause problems of rubbing on body work or brake hoses etc,.

further to my earlier post re getting the 'right' chassis details, you mention the Ducato Maxi chassis, yet the AT website lists all Imala variant as having a 3500kg or 3650kg plating...

both these options are on the Light 3500kg chassis NOT the 4250kg heavy (Maxi) chassis.

i suggest you have a quick check to ensure you know which base your van sits on...

as I say, according to the AT notes it can only be the light version, even if upgraded to 3650kg...

Morning

As an advisor and an advocate of all things motorhome and someone that clocks a good mileage, can I ask what tyres you run on BB and what's your opinion on camper tyres?

JK

morning, JK

with the first two vans, I can't actually remember what were fitted, but I think they both had camper tyres of one of the two most popular makes.

the two Carthargos came with different brands...the first had Michelin and this one Continentals.

ive got no specific comments on camper tyres per se, other than the usual observation that they are firmer in the sideway to cope with longer standing periods etc....

however, what I would add is that, from my own experience, correct pressures are the biggest influencers in ride comfort...

both manufacturers give tables for each size based on axle weights.

i had the van serviced before we came away on this trip and Southdowns, in accordance with most handbooks, whacked 80psi in all round.... noticed within a minute or two.....ouch!

wasted no time in sorting them when I got home...

Whilst I fully accept it is a matter of personal choice, there are a couple of things not mentioned so far: camper tyres have a tread pattern that is beneficial on mud and wet grass. Many years ago when my son was a motocrosser I had a sprinter van to transport the bikes and a basic conversion for sleeping and boiling a kettle. Many of the tracks had grass paddocks and winter was a nightmare for getting bogged down with normal van tyres. An old hand suggested camper tyres on the drive axle which did make a difference.

Following on from that, some (maybe all?) camper tyres are rated as M&S (mud and snow) which is a requirement for winter use in some European countries.

Also motorhome manufacturers are not known for wasting money and I bet that every new motorhome, whether coachbuilt or 'A' class is fitted with camper tyres from new. Even some of the (better) van convertors fit camper tyres.

Pay your money take your choice.

As I said earlier we have fitted Pirelli Carriers to our Sprinter based van, the all season type with recommended wet weather performance. I think Mercedes are now using them on their vans. However there are others out there, we chose on price and suitability

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There is/was an Autocruise model called an Impala. Not necessarily an Autotrail.

I fitted Alloy wheels (Rimfire from Tyresave) on my Autocruise Starlet, fitted fine, no problems.