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

 

[Bearoon]

You did well to get 17k out of them. My Cali has 12k on the clock and it's the front driver's tyre that has worn the most!?

Good feedback from all however I've decided to get a pair of Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 for the front, for two reasons; that extra grip in case of muddy festival fields and their outstanding wet weather performance plus they'll work well with the rear Turanza's which have plenty of life in them as well as have a more consistent axle-to-axle feel when travelling on motorways.

I'm also interested in Bridgestone's 25K life guarantee though I'm sure there are lots of caveats to qualify. Let's see!

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

You did well to get 17k out of them. My Cali has 12k on the clock and it's the front driver's tyre that has worn the most!?

Good feedback from all however I've decided to get a pair of Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 for the front, for two reasons; that extra grip in case of muddy festival fields and their outstanding wet weather performance plus they'll work well with the rear Turanza's which have plenty of life in them as well as have a more consistent axle-to-axle feel when travelling on motorways.

I'm also interested in Bridgestone's 25K life guarantee though I'm sure there are lots of caveats to qualify. Let's see!

I think you will find the tyre shop will not fit all season tyres to one axle, you will have to fit 4. I don't think it's an mot failure but most manufacturers do not recommend it due to differences in handling.

 

[Cali Phillip]

I think you will find the tyre shop will not fit all season tyres to one axle, you will have to fit 4. I don't think it's a mot failure but most manufacturers do not recommend it due to differences in handling.

Should do, but some tyre shops still fit new matching tyres on the front not the rear.
All Season on one axle, especially in the snow, is a really back idea, under 7c in the wet the all
Season will be better. This image is from Tyre reviews website, of snow braking 40-5kmh, BS all season 6 20m Vs 35metre for the summer tyre, showing the difference in grip.

 

[Velma's Dad]

I think you will find the tyre shop will not fit all season tyres to one axle, you will have to fit 4. I don't think it's an mot failure but most manufacturers do not recommend it due to differences in handling.

It's certainly not an MOT failure. Some tyre shops may indeed resist mixing between axles but others will go ahead although they might note their "advice" on the invoice. Personally I'd have no qualms mixing AS and summer tyres (not on same axle) if necessary, eg to avoid discarding a pair of good part-worn tyres. Others might take a different view.

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

It's certainly not an MOT failure. Some tyre shops may indeed resist mixing between axles but others will go ahead although they might note their "advice" on the invoice. Personally I'd have no qualms mixing AS and summer tyres (not on same axle) if necessary, eg to avoid discarding a pair of good part-worn tyres. Others might take a different view.

I was looking at swapping my 215's for 235 crossclimates. The cheapest place I could find was Costco. They state they will not mix them.

There are tyre tests on youtube, they experimented with whether you should put new tyres on the front or back. I have always put new on the front, as that was the drive axle on my cars. Apparently, its the back as most people would panic with overstear Understear is better for control. This would be the situation with AS tyres on the front when it gets cold.

A tyre probably cost the same as a tank of fuel now. For what they do, they are very good value for money.

 

[Cali Phillip]

I bought a Renault Clio warm hatch once, few years old. It kept oversteering on tight roundabouts in the wet. Tyres all had loads of tread, the front a midrange brand, the rear, the cheapest. Took the car back, thinking a suspension issue, nothing found.
I put the same model of tyres on the rear as the front, probably solved.

 

[pluc99]

I think you will find the tyre shop will not fit all season tyres to one axle, you will have to fit 4. I don't think it's an mot failure but most manufacturers do not recommend it due to differences in handling.

That's what I always though but my shop mounted 2 summer tires in front when the CC2s I had ordered were delayed for several weeks and weren't going to make it in time for a long trip. I was getting desperate and asked them if they could mount 4 new summer tires but they recommended only the two in front.

 

[kenseaton]

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.

Kankooks are dreadful on my FR Coast - going over road/bridge joints is a thump each time. Bridgestone Duravis have calmed the front

 

[Ocean100]

I was looking at swapping my 215's for 235 crossclimates. The cheapest place I could find was Costco. They state they will not mix them.

There are tyre tests on youtube, they experimented with whether you should put new tyres on the front or back. I have always put new on the front, as that was the drive axle on my cars. Apparently, its the back as most people would panic with overstear Understear is better for control. This would be the situation with AS tyres on the front when it gets cold.

A tyre probably cost the same as a tank of fuel now. For what they do, they are very good value for money.

I am sure you will be surprised at the ride improvement. I had 215 Duravis (17 inch) fitted from new and the ride was hard and crashy. Swapped to 18 inch wheels with similar to CC2 tyres and the ride has improved against all the known wisdom of 18 being harder than 17 due to tyre profile. It was just those tyres at high pressure, a 235 should be much better for you.