Replacement Tyres

[Princess Doris]

Hi
Our Princess Doris ( 24 plate 6.1 Cali ) Just over 2 years old. 17,000 miles on the clock and both front tyres are in need of replacement. The passenger side has more wear.
Is this normal for this mileage ?
Came with factory fitted with Bridgestone Turanza tyres.
Any recommendations on alternative replacements and any experience of budget brands such as Linglong. My local dealer is offering a great price for these.

 

[Alexlex85]

I’d avoid budget tyres. Continental tyres have strong reviews and good longevity.

Have a look at Blackcircles, Camskill, Asda Tyres, and Costco. It’s also worth checking the “used accessories” section of the forum for complete wheel-and-tyre sets.

I’d always recommend going for premium tyres, along with quality oil and an oil filter.

Tyres are the only point of contact between your car and the road, so performance really matters. Premium tyres will perform significantly better in wet or cold conditions than budget options. Given that your 24-plate 6.1 is quite valuable, it’s well worth the investment.

 

[Souter]

Go for Continental Tyres, had them on previous Dethleffs Campervan, cars and now Cali Coast

 

[amwesty1970]

I am looking to change my current 17” wheels and tyres to 18” and have read good things about Michelin CrossClimate2. If you have 17” wheels the Michelin Agilis get a good write up.

 

[Princess Doris]

I am looking to change my current 17” wheels and tyres to 18” and have read good things about Michelin CrossClimate2. If you have 17” wheels the Michelin Agilis get a good write up.

Thanks for the feedback. I have 18" wheels. My dealer says I can't put Agilis on my 18" wheels, but is offering the Crossclimate 2. Would that be right ?

 

[colintfcolintf]

Thanks for the feedback. I have 18" wheels. My dealer says I can't put Agilis on my 18" wheels, but is offering the Crossclimate 2. Would that be right ?

Yes I believe so. There are also Cross Climate 3’s

 

[Samcb]

Sounds the same as I experienced. I had the same OEM Bridgestone Turanza tyres and had to change the fronts after 2 years and 15k mileage. At 4.5 years and 30k on the clock & I had to change all four tyres. So fronts get 15k and rear get 30k. This time I went for Michelin Cross Climate - let's see how these do!.

 

[Baldrick]

I read on here somewhere that the best price for Michelin tyres is from the Black Circles website who own them. Saved a bundle last month on a new set all round.

 

[Princess Doris]

Thanks for feedback and comments.
Had a good look at the suggestions and options. Decided to go for the Michelin Cross Climate 2. Replaced both front tyres. Paid £190 each from my local tyre dealer. Looks like a good price.

 

[Wish]

Thanks for feedback and comments.
Had a good look at the suggestions and options. Decided to go for the Michelin Cross Climate 2. Replaced both front tyres. Paid £190 each from my local tyre dealer. Looks like a good price.

Perhaps you might update this thread in a little while… just to let us know how the CC2 are coping. Did you think about the CC3’s?

 

[Princess Doris]

I asked my garage to order the Crossclimate. I didn't specify 2 or 3.
It was 2 that were supplied. Maybe that's why the price was good. I was getting quoted £50 more per tyre at the national companies.
They do sit nicely on Princess Doris

 

[Skiver]

Thanks for the feedback. I have 18" wheels. My dealer says I can't put Agilis on my 18" wheels, but is offering the Crossclimate 2. Would that be right ?

I am on my 2nd set of CrossClimates. The first set lasted 27k miles.

I highly recommend them. I used Black Circles. As dealer price was very high..

 

[Craiglie]

I am looking to change my current 17” wheels and tyres to 18” and have read good things about Michelin CrossClimate2. If you have 17” wheels the Michelin Agilis get a good write up.

My 2025 Coast in FR has 215x60R17 Kankooks. They are a rough ride at 3 bar. Have been thinking of Agilis on my spare set of steel wheels but 235s not 215s. I just wonder how they would perform as they are a heavier rated tyre in that size? I like the sidewall protection they offer.

 

[RedWhiteMonkey]

My 2025 Coast in FR has 215x60R17 Kankooks. They are a rough ride at 3 bar. Have been thinking of Agilis on my spare set of steel wheels but 235s not 215s. I just wonder how they would perform as they are a heavier rated tyre in that size? I like the sidewall protection they offer.

I recently switched to Agilis' and I really like them. They probably are a bit noiser but the Cali isn't quite to start with. The grip in the dry and the wet is an improvement on the Hankooks they replaced.

 

[KevH]

Been on Continental Vancontact Eco from new, done 24k miles and lots of life left.
Had these on a previous van and got similar wear.

 

[Resfeber]

Hi
Our Princess Doris ( 24 plate 6.1 Cali ) Just over 2 years old. 17,000 miles on the clock and both front tyres are in need of replacement. The passenger side has more wear.
Is this normal for this mileage ?
Came with factory fitted with Bridgestone Turanza tyres.
Any recommendations on alternative replacements and any experience of budget brands such as Linglong. My local dealer is offering a great price for thes

Well done. I’m at 10,500 miles and down to 2.8mm on the front tyres. Will not make 17,000 on my Turanza’s