Bit harsh, me thinks?
@Andpopse was only asking for any general comments re a statement made by a supplier of goods that he was potentially about to purchase...
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@Andpopse was only asking for any general comments re a statement made by a supplier of goods that he was potentially about to purchase...
Really, I think you might need to retract thatHe’s an idiot.
He’ll still not be happy with that.
Go and read the construction and use regulations
I don’t think he’s an idiot.He’s an idiot.
He’ll still not be happy with that.
Go and read the construction and use regulations
Wasn’t it you that said….
“VW don’t fit the vans with commercial tyres” ?!
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The forum is rammed full of useful correct info on Transporter axle load compliant wheel and tyre load ratings.
seems to think he’s found some groundbreaking insurance flaw that no one else has identified……
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Mine did too.
I disagree with this tyre fitter and suggest he’s using outdated information.
Transporters are defined as either light commercial vehicles, class 7 MOT, or passenger vehicles, class 4 MOT.
If you have a read through the MOT testing information on the Gov.uk website for class 4 and 7 you will find that the load rating is only mentioned for class 7.
Within the load rating requirements for class 7 there is no mention that the tyre must have a C rating. The only requirement is that the load rating of the tyre is sufficient for the maximum axle weight of the vehicle.
It is that requirement that I use when choosing which tyres to supply for any given vehicle.
In fact there is no mention of the C rating anywhere in the section of requirements relating to tyres.
Quote from a tyre company:
There is more than one type of heavy-duty tyre. Extra-load (XL) tyres are suitable for smaller vans, but larger commercial vehicles may require C-type or LT tyres. C-type tyres are suitable for commercial vehicles with loads of up to 3.5 tons. LT stands for “light truck” and are for small to medium lorries. Always consult your manual to see which class of tyre your vehicle requires. Never assume you can fit an ordinary XL tyre onto a large C-class van.
I think the confusion is the difference ( or relationship) between Load Rating (suitable to the vehicles axle weight) ant the tyre being branded `C`. I`ve still got the original wheels for my T30 but am not at home at the moment. It would answer the question if in fact they are branded `C`. I understand they are`nt in the class 7 MoT class but it was a commercial vehicle before conversion.
There is more than one type of heavy-duty tyre. Extra-load (XL) tyres are suitable for smaller vans, but larger commercial vehicles may require C-type or LT tyres. C-type tyres are suitable for commercial vehicles with loads of up to 3.5 tons. LT stands for “light truck” and are for small to medium lorries. Always consult your manual to see which class of tyre your vehicle requires. Never assume you can fit an ordinary XL tyre onto a large C-class van.
I think the confusion is the difference ( or relationship) between Load Rating (suitable to the vehicles axle weight) ant the tyre being branded `C`. I`ve still got the original wheels for my T30 but am not at home at the moment. It would answer the question if in fact they are branded `C`. I understand they are`nt in the class 7 MoT class but it was a commercial vehicle before conversion.
If it’s a camper conversion then they can both travel on a dual carriageway at 70mph.
I wouldn’t take my advice from some cut and paste nonesense on protyre.
Here is their first recommended tyre on a search using my VRM where you can clearly see it states it as a
T33 PV.
Here is their first recommended tyre on a search using my VRM where you can clearly see it states it as a
T33 PV.IMO if there is a concern the best reassurance must be from the current insurer. Get it in writing.
Interesting ! Do you know if it needs to state ‘camper’ on the V5. You may already know DVLA are not very good at allowing V5 changes. And have recently been subject to some criticism .Many are stuck with original Van info.
Don’t go there
The circle is nearly complete....
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