Van HD tyres. - Page 2

john.wigley · Nov 26th, 2021, 17:09

Using any tyre outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification will involve a degree of compromise. Providing that their use is not illegal (e.g. mixing radial and cross ply), does not impact any insurance conditions and the user both understands that compromise and drives appropriately, then I do not see a problem.

50 years ago, I had a '54 Riley RME which ran 600/16 cross plies. Even then, tyres of that size were becoming both expensive and difficult to obtain. A friend suggested that I tried Land Rover tyres which were both cheaper and easier to come by. Apart from being a bit noisier and a slightly harsher ride they were fine. If 'Moomoo' understands that, and I am sure he will, and fits van tyres to his 245 in the light of it, then I do not see a problem.

My own experience suggests that, if he does, his car will ride better if heavily laden than on regular tyres, at the expense of a harsher, more 'bouncy' ride when lightly loaded - a bit like driving an unladen pick-up. He can also expect much increased tyre mileage at the expense of slightly reduced grip - hence the need to drive appropriately.

Regards, John.

Clifford Pope · Nov 26th, 2021, 17:29

Why is this question in the "For Sale" section? Have you any for sale?

Moomoo · Nov 26th, 2021, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Clifford Pope

Why is this question in the "For Sale" section? Have you any for sale?

Total faux pas! My fault . Guilty as charged! I've locked my office door with my service revolver on the desk!

Mark1Stu · Nov 26th, 2021, 18:26

I managed to buy 4 Avon ZT (I’d have to check the specific nomenclature) 185/70/R14 tyres, fitted for under £150 all in, from formula one autocentres here in Bristol.

They were on special offer but to my mind much better and cheaper than a budget brand I’d never heard of.

Othen · Nov 26th, 2021, 18:47

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Total faux pas! My fault . Guilty as charged! I've locked my office door with my service revolver on the desk!

I’m not sure it really matters much though Andrew. Put the officers’ mess Wembley back in the drawer :-)

Alan

Moomoo · Nov 26th, 2021, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Mark1Stu

I managed to buy 4 Avon ZT (I’d have to check the specific nomenclature) 185/70/R14 tyres, fitted for under £150 all in, from formula one autocentres here in Bristol.

They were on special offer but to my mind much better and cheaper than a budget brand I’d never heard of.

Aye, not bad.

Moomoo · Nov 26th, 2021, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Othen

I’m not sure it really matters much though Andrew. Put the officers’ mess Wembley back in the drawer :-)

Alan

Thanks chap!

Othen · Nov 26th, 2021, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Thanks chap!

Webley, not Wembley!

:-)

john.wigley · Nov 27th, 2021, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Othen

Webley, not Wembley!

:-)

Productive test can be a reel time savour, can't it, Alan, ore a rite royal PITA ...

J.

Othen · Nov 27th, 2021, 05:52

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Originally Posted by john.wigley

Productive test can be a reel time savour, can't it, Alan, ore a rite royal PITA ...

J.

... as you may see John, mine is not very productive in its predictions!

:-)

Alan

Nov 26th, 2021, 17:09	#11
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Using any tyre outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification will involve a degree of compromise. Providing that their use is not illegal (e.g. mixing radial and cross ply), does not impact any insurance conditions and the user both understands that compromise and drives appropriately, then I do not see a problem. 50 years ago, I had a '54 Riley RME which ran 600/16 cross plies. Even then, tyres of that size were becoming both expensive and difficult to obtain. A friend suggested that I tried Land Rover tyres which were both cheaper and easier to come by. Apart from being a bit noisier and a slightly harsher ride they were fine. If 'Moomoo' understands that, and I am sure he will, and fits van tyres to his 245 in the light of it, then I do not see a problem. My own experience suggests that, if he does, his car will ride better if heavily laden than on regular tyres, at the expense of a harsher, more 'bouncy' ride when lightly loaded - a bit like driving an unladen pick-up. He can also expect much increased tyre mileage at the expense of slightly reduced grip - hence the need to drive appropriately. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Nov 26th, 2021, 17:29	#12
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 17:33 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	Why is this question in the "For Sale" section? Have you any for sale?

Nov 26th, 2021, 18:26	#14
Mark1Stu Senior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 11:10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol	I managed to buy 4 Avon ZT (I’d have to check the specific nomenclature) 185/70/R14 tyres, fitted for under £150 all in, from formula one autocentres here in Bristol. They were on special offer but to my mind much better and cheaper than a budget brand I’d never heard of.

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