Intro + replacement tyres

[PhillM]

Apologies I haven’t introduced myself before, though owning a Cali Ocean for 2 years - called Phoebe.

Never had any issue up until now – apart from leisure battery running down after 4 days on the driveaway though that seems to be cured now after may trips and investigations by Breeze in Poole.

Just had an MOT – passed ok – but they noticed front tyres tread depth ok but “shredded” . Not sure what that meant till they showed me – chunks of rubber missing. We do drive onto campsites (naturally) and we do park up in some New Forest enclosures where tracks can be stony. But think the state of our roads and potholes must take some blame.

Anyway Breeze have offered replacements (at an ok price) from Falken. The originals are Goodyear Vector Cargo. I’m a bit reluctant to change to a make I’ve never heard of.

Anyone have these on their Cali – if so you happy with them? Are they better / as good as / worse than Goodyears?
Many thanks for any insight.

 

[B J G]

In your size and judging by the tyre wear I'd go for Goodyear which may or may not cost more than the Falkens

an example source/price

Tyre Goodyear 215/60 R17C 104/102H 6PR 3PMSF EDR | Vector 4Seasons Cargo | TyreLeader.co.uk

The tyre Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo 215/60 R17C 104/102H 6PR 3PMSF EDR is in stock at the cheapest price on TyreLeader · Free shipping · Quick and easy ordering.

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Falken alternative

215/60R17 Falken EuroAll Season Van11 All-Season 109/107H Tyre

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[JohnCalifornia]

One of my front tyres is shredded like yours. Passed mot recently and not even mentioned. Mine are the goodyear vector ones too. Only 1 tyre is like that so I was thinking tracking or something may need looking at. I’ll get another goodyear just to keep all tyres on the Cali matching (and to keep my OCD at bay)

 

[larrylamb]

Stick with the Goodyears, excellent all season tyres.

 

[Wildcamper]

Michelin Agilis Cross Climate, Brill!

 

[Velma's Dad]

I'm disillusioned with Goodyears now as one of my Vector 4 Seasons fited on rear has become lumpy, causing thrumming (I thought it was a wheel bearing at first). Not that many miles on it. I gather it's not too uncommon with all-seasons tyre compounds, but the first time for me. Disappointing for what aren't exactly cheap tyres.

 

[PhillM]

Hi everyone. Thanks for your responses. Think I'll stick with the Goodyears. Found a reasonable price at Costco (free fit for members). (Diesel's cheap(er) too if you happen to be near one and a member)