Maxxis Trailer Tires-why so much better?
Thinking about replacing the tires on my camper with Maxxis. But, what is the real difference between these and other ST trailer tires? Otherwise-why are they better? Looking for a real response an...
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Party Marty
I stand by my statements about the Vanco line of tires...
instead of repeating others, can you provide me with valid and official information to the contrary…
Dear John,
Web Inquiry: xxxxxxxx
Thank you for contacting Customer Relations at Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
We no longer manufacture ST tires, and ((the Vanco line is not a suitable alternative)).
We would recommend searching for a dedicated ST tire line.
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
Head of International Warranty
Central Customer Service
Tire Division
Continental
And this information taken directly from the Continental tire website and catalog about the commercial Vanco tire line… it’s not something I am saying or made up…
1 - “The growing demand for short-distance transport of passengers and goods
also leads to increased requirements so that the performance of modern day
((vans)) nears that of passenger car.”
2 - “The concept of the VancoTM Camper is to use long well-proven Vanco
technique, optimize its performance for distinguished ((motorcaravan))
requirements and thus ((cater to the needs of this specific target use)).”
3 - “The Continental Vanco Camper tyres are part of Continental’s Vanco tyre
range that comprises ((tyres exclusively for vans)).”
I have asked, Can anyone post any information from their website or official documentation stating differently???
No where do they recommend or endorse them for trailer use, period…
Well can you???
Have you read their material??? Or just repeat things you heard???
IMPORTANT:
When speaking about warranties, e-mails do not make a warranty…
The warranties all include things like,
“No representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or imply
any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies the terms of
this warranty. “
I stand by my statements about the Vanco line of tires...
instead of repeating others, can you provide me with valid and official information to the contrary…
Dear John,
Web Inquiry: xxxxxxxx
Thank you for contacting Customer Relations at Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.
We no longer manufacture ST tires, and ((the Vanco line is not a suitable alternative)).
We would recommend searching for a dedicated ST tire line.
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
Head of International Warranty
Central Customer Service
Tire Division
Continental
And this information taken directly from the Continental tire website and catalog about the commercial Vanco tire line… it’s not something I am saying or made up…
1 - “The growing demand for short-distance transport of passengers and goods
also leads to increased requirements so that the performance of modern day
((vans)) nears that of passenger car.”
2 - “The concept of the VancoTM Camper is to use long well-proven Vanco
technique, optimize its performance for distinguished ((motorcaravan))
requirements and thus ((cater to the needs of this specific target use)).”
3 - “The Continental Vanco Camper tyres are part of Continental’s Vanco tyre
range that comprises ((tyres exclusively for vans)).”
I have asked, Can anyone post any information from their website or official documentation stating differently???
No where do they recommend or endorse them for trailer use, period…
Well can you???
Have you read their material??? Or just repeat things you heard???
IMPORTANT:
When speaking about warranties, e-mails do not make a warranty…
The warranties all include things like,
“No representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or imply
any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies the terms of
this warranty. “
