All-Season Tyre recommendations

I've put over 2000 miles on Crossclimates at temps as low as -4 and above 20, they've been faultless and are noticeably grippy at low temperatures and in the wet.
 
Carbon13 said:
I've put over 2000 miles on Crossclimates at temps as low as -4 and above 20, they've been faultless and are noticeably grippy at low temperatures and in the wet.
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What size are your Michelins?
 
Right so I think I'm going to go for:
  • Amarok 18s with chrome centres
  • Bridgestone Weather Control A005 255/45 R18 103 Y XL
Not convinced by any of the other options (load rating wrong for T32, size wrong for my needs or not AS).

Surely someone out there with similar setup?
 
chriscroft said:
my choice will be:
Amarok 18" wheels (All ready in the shed)
And Nokian 235/55/18 Weatherproof SUV

Tyre Nokian 235/55 R18 104V XL, 3PMSF | Weatherproof SUV | TyreLeader.co.uk

I honestly don't think you can beat them on a T6, I would have had them on by now, but my current 17" Nokians, refuse to wear down to 3mm even after 35k+ miles and still plenty of tread left. Amazing tyre in all conditions.
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I love em but theyre just a big big for my tastes (2.5cm extra diameter over stock). Fine for some people im sure but i want to keep stock gearing.
 
Ann3x said:
I love em but theyre just a big big for my tastes (2.5cm extra diameter over stock). Fine for some people im sure but i want to keep stock gearing.
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Yes; even with 204bhp/450nm, the 3.3% change to gearing is noticeable initially particularly with a dsg; giving a slight drop in performance, and we travel lightly loaded.
But after a short while it was forgotten, and for me a worthwhile swap.
 
ditto the above
had crossclimate+ fitted all round couple months back and am very pleased with them. Grip when pulling away on damp tarmac is amazing when compared to the (crap) turanzas I had on there before.
 
I bought a T6 Campervan Conversion, last year. It has four odd, but legal, tyres. I want to buy a set that match.

The main purpose of the van is to sleep in when I go fishing in Northumberland and the South of Scotland, I will also use it to go on family holidays in the UK and Europe. So, I want to drive long distances, fast, and then drive over tree roots, rocks and bog, when I get there.

This means that I am asking two contradictory requirements of the tyres, durability and grip, probably involving hard and soft rubber. Obviously, the only solution is a compromise.

Is there anyone out there who has a similar issue, and/or could offer me some advice.

Thanks
 
Chalky123 said:
I bought a T6 Campervan Conversion, last year. It has four odd, but legal, tyres. I want to buy a set that match.

The main purpose of the van is to sleep in when I go fishing in Northumberland and the South of Scotland, I will also use it to go on family holidays in the UK and Europe. So, I want to drive long distances, fast, and then drive over tree roots, rocks and bog, when I get there.

This means that I am asking two contradictory requirements of the tyres, durability and grip, probably involving hard and soft rubber. Obviously, the only solution is a compromise.

Is there anyone out there who has a similar issue, and/or could offer me some advice.

Thanks
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Your choice can be restricted by size/load rating. I’ve got 2 Transporters, one has the Goodyear cargo vector 2 & the other has Pirelli Carriers. Both are “all season” alpine rated. They are also load rated for the T32.
I’ve no complaints with either, they are commercial tyres, not SUVs. The Goodyear’s have done 40k miles & are about ready to swap.
The van with the Pirelli’s is a camper conversion, I’ve recently done a skiing trip to the Alps & encountered conditions that would have brought this country to a standstill, the tyres never flinched.
 
I have Good Year Cargo Vectors, have used them in snow and mud with no complaints. If you can get 40k miles out of them that’s money well spent! A guy is selling a set part worn on here for peanuts.
 
I also have Cargo Vectors with 30K miles, judging by the wear so far I expect to get about 45K before changing.
 
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