Correct Tyres?

[ron]

I wouldn't worry as long as the speed rating is alright for your vehicle. Tyres should be round and black and have lots of lines on.

I totally disagree.If the van carries a load frequently,it should have the correctly rated tyres.
During my working life I saw vans with the sidewalls failing.
These vehicles are driving towards you & me.

[brandescot]

I had same thing with web sites saying they should be 15" but are 14" in fact, was told by tyre centre that insurance would play up if correct loading for van was not used. Got Avon Avanza AV10 think they are 90 loading.
They look much better when carrying plenty of weight, stronger in the sidewalls.

Thats the thing mate, I am a plumber so the van ends up with a fair bit of gear in the back - If I only carried light loads in the van I wouldn't be worried but as it does get loaded up I don't want to run into any problems in the event of an accident

[j90xxx]

I agree, Ron.
If I was fully freighted with 600kg everyday then I would definitely have 90 rated tyres all round. But all I carry is one cardboard box in the back most of the time. The company I work for specify a van for 'security reasons', whatever that means? It's not even anything valuable?
And, Ron, I never travel the A40 (or any other roads) through Monmouth so you are safe! :thumbsup:

[ron]

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And, Ron, I never travel the A40 (or any other roads) through Monmouth so you are safe! :thumbsup:
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There be dragons.:whistle::whistle:

[j90xxx]

Don't think my passport covers me for Monmouth?
Do I need a visa? cratch:

[ron]

Don't think my passport covers me for Monmouth?
Do I need a visa? cratch:

No,a Visa is too old,Your Berlingo is perfectly acceptable.:woop::whistle:

[evdama]

The c15 was a Visa CDV!

I dont think they'll lock you up Martin but the MOT test has last week become much tougher - "under" rated tyres might not get through.

It even covers stuff like the 12s socket
Thats a concern for me as I only wired my 13pin to suit my needs so Im short of a live feed and technically will fail

[terryd999]

A Visa Cdv, did it have a big bumper on the front and a big bumper on the back, also very good braaaaakees!

[addo]

I will wait for the comments saying I should be locked up and the key thrown away! :eek:

Aye, but only for the battery joke.

[Romahomepete]

Back to the point.

Contact your tyre supplier and ask them to fit the correct rating for the van. They can find out easily. Before you settle for ATS or National etc try places like etyres who can arrange mobile fitting at your convenience for similar or cheaper prices. Shop around using the Internet there are some good deals.

National have an internet based company, you can buy from them and arrange delivery and fitting at your local National branch cheaper than they can supply if you just walk in and ask for a price.

I would emphasise that you fit the correct rating - insurance companies will look at any excuse not to pay out after an accident.

Good luck

Peter