Tyres for Campervans – a guide to the right choice for your motorhome

A campervan places entirely different demands on its tyres than an ordinary car. A high gross weight, long distances and long periods standing still wear tyres in ways many people do not think about. The right tyres for your campervan affect safety, fuel consumption and ride comfort, whether you drive to southern Europe or explore Swedish mountain roads.

What should you consider when choosing tyres for a campervan?

The most important thing to check is the load index. A campervan is often considerably heavier than the same base vehicle in its original van form, and when fully packed the weight can be decisive for which tyre is actually approved. Always choose tyres with at least the same load index as the original, and preferably higher if the vehicle is driven close to its maximum weight. C-rated tyres are often necessary on heavier campervans based on the Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Sprinter or Volkswagen Transporter. Passenger car tyres are not approved even if the dimension looks correct.

Summer tyres for a campervan

A campervan driven to southern Europe in the summer needs tyres that take heat, heavy loads and long distances. Tyres with low rolling resistance show in fuel consumption, all the more so on a heavy vehicle covering long distances. Quiet running in the cabin makes for a more comfortable journey when you spend many hours behind the wheel. The right load index is always priority number one: always check that the tyre can take your campervan's gross weight fully loaded.

Winter tyres for a campervan

If you drive your campervan in winter or head out on winter trips in Scandinavia, the right winter tyres are decisive. A heavy campervan takes longer to stop on a slippery surface than most people think, and it is the tyres that decide the braking distance. Studded tyres give maximum grip on ice and suit anyone who drives a lot in northern Sweden or on unploughed roads. Friction tyres are quieter and suit driving on ploughed ice and snow better. Always check that the winter tyre carries the 3PMSF marking and has the right load index for your campervan's gross weight.

Tyres for a campervan that stands still for long periods

A campervan parked for long periods subjects its tyres to a kind of wear many people do not think about. Tyres loaded at the same point for a long time can develop flat spots, and the rubber ages whatever the tread depth. Always check the age and condition of the tyres before you set off on the season's first trip. As a rule of thumb, tyres should be replaced after 6–8 years whatever the tread depth if they have been stored in demanding conditions.

Common base vehicles for campervans

The most common base vehicles for campervans in Sweden are the Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter and Ford Transit Custom. Each base vehicle has its own requirements for bolt pattern, load index and tyre dimension.

Complete wheel packages for a campervan

Want everything sorted in one go? At Statusfälgar we build complete wheel packages for campervans with the rim and tyre assembled, balanced and ready to fit. Choose your rim, add it to the basket and suitable tyres are shown automatically. We offer complete packages with C-rated tyres that meet your campervan's load requirements – whether the base vehicle is a Ducato, Sprinter, Transporter or Transit Custom. Everything is delivered straight to your door. Read more about complete wheels for campervans →