Thanks for all the input, it's really useful for a numpty like me!
I am about to have 4 All Season tyres fitted and have settled on the Michelin CC's. However, I'm not quite sure what my options are/which model to go for. I have a 2018 T6 T28 campervan conversion which currently has the original Hankook RA28E in 205/65 R16C 107/105T on Clayton's. The online tyre retailers default to the Agilis CrossClimate which I believe is the van specific tyre in the CC range. Other's in this thread have fitted CrossClimate 2's or CrossClimate+ SUV XL etc. I think the choice of which model CC is appropriate for each vehicle depends on wheel size and load rating?
For my vehicle, if I go with the same size tyre as currently fitted (205/65 16), the choice is the Agilis CrossClimate (107 load rating) however a tyre size 215/65 16 throws up the options of:
1) CrossClimate 2 XL 215/65 16 V(102) (there is also a 98 load rated option but from checking
@Pauly pinned post about tyres and wheels I need minimum 100 load rating for my T28)
2) Agilis CrossClimate 215/65 16 T(106)
3) Agilis CrossClimate 215/65 16 T(109)
As a road and cross cyclist, I'm acutely aware of the impact tyres have on the ride quality of a bike - differing tyre width, latex vs butyl inner tubes, using handmade tubulars/open tubulars with incredibly flexible side walls vs stiff, tread design etc. and also crucially having the right pressure has a huge impact. What I don't know is how the various options for car/van tyres affect the ride quality and safety/performance.
For example, would the CrossClimate 2 XL 215/65 16 V (102) give a better ride quality due to having a lower load rating (which I assume means less stiff sidewall?) than the Agilis CrossClimate 215/65 16 T(106) (which in turn would be better than the 109)? Or would I simply not notice
Is it appropriate for me to consider the 215/65 size tyre rather than the 205/65? If it is appropriate, any thoughts on the differences in performance between the CrossClimate2, CrossClimate+ and the Agilis CrossClimate?
Apologies for all the questions, as you can see I've got myself a bit lost!