OEM Tyres Ins

[graham 500]

Thinking of changing from Bridgestones to Michelin Super Sports. I spoke to Camskill and they said that I would have to notify Insurers. Anyone had any difficulty?

[BravoV8V]

Bullst. Camskills have been spinning this line for some reason.

[Magic919]

I've heard similar stories about that tyre supplier regarding Porsche N rated tyres. There are other tyre suppliers, of course :-)

[GingerMunky]

Magic919 said:

I've heard similar stories about that tyre supplier regarding Porsche N rated tyres. There are other tyre suppliers, of course :-)

Yep, Porsche say that non Porsche n rated tyres invalidate warranty, which of course is absolute chat. By law car warranty is valid if the tyres on the vehicle meet the necessary British standards certification, I.e. All tyres on the market. Same for any warranty or insurance.

[Magic919]

You can't renew the Porsche extended warranty without N rated tyres, but a bit off topic.

[whoami]

BravoV8V said:

Bullst. Camskills have been spinning this line for some reason.

Indeed.

Buy your new tyres from a company who know what they are talking about.

[Biggriff]

Camskill are simply covering their bottoms.

[graham 500]

I have no connection with Camskill and have bough most of my tyres for other cars from them. In their defence they will sell me Bridgestones, Pirelli Goodyear or Michelins. I just wanted to know where I stood insurance wise as I had not had this issue raised before.

[BravoV8V]

graham 500 said:

I just wanted to know where I stood insurance wise as I had not had this issue raised before.

You'll be fine.

But if you're really concerned, why not just call your insurance company?

[LukeKerr]

Official line from tyre companies like us is that you need to advice your insurer if they are not N or similar fitment tyres. It is never normally a problem but you should let them know just in case you have an accident. Insurers will look for any reason to not pay out - always better to be safe.

[Quinny]

Tyres need to be the correct size, load rating and speed rating for the vehicle they're fitted to.....that's it