It will be covered by 'Construction and Use' regulations.....a friend of mine who is an accident investigator for police says incorrect or defective tyres are one of the first things they look in great detail at
255/35/20 Tyres
- Thread starter Rob The Daddy
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A class 4 MOT is basically a car or light van (under 3 tonnes) MOT.
If you have a T32 it is likely it needs a class 7 MOT (commercial vehicle), although it's not always that simple so have a read of:
MOT: which class?
So I talked to my neighbour in the pub tonight and the subject of MOT's came up for a reason way too long to go into now, however the long shot is if you have a T32 and it happens to be of a Kombi 4motion flavour then it can go through a class 4 mot because its classed as a multi purpose...
A 103 rated tyre is rated sufficiently to be fitted to a vehicle that could weigh, if loaded to it's maximum gross weight, 3200KG, i.e. a T32.
It's not relevant in law that you may run around empty every day and never fully load your van.
A 102 load rated tyre isn't adequately rated for a T32 although it's fine on a T30.
Obviously you can use tyres that are load rated higher than you need.
Being a builder myself, trust me there’s plenty of people do exactly that, most of them on check a trade
Check a trade…..as a consumer, I ignore them! A shower of money-grabbing knobs who prey on new tradesman and the proverbial “grey-haired little old ladies”! If ever a “trade body” did a disservice….!Being a builder myself, trust me there’s plenty of people do exactly that, most of them on check a trade
I’ll get off my soapbox now!!!
Personally I like the Goodyear Eagle F1 but I don't think you can't get them in 103.
The Accelera tyre alot of people seem to use is absolute garbage. Wore out in 6000 miles and we have fully adjustable power flex bushes and 4 wheel alignment done. Won't be using them again
The Accelera tyre alot of people seem to use is absolute garbage. Wore out in 6000 miles and we have fully adjustable power flex bushes and 4 wheel alignment done. Won't be using them again
@BognorMotors Oli is very well versed in tyres
As your van is T30 Rob you don’t need the 103 rating, only 101, but that still limits what is available in 255/35 20. There are a couple of budget options, see here and here, but nothing from the mid range or premium brands.
If you want mid range or premium you’ll only get load rating of 97 in that size, but lots of choices of manufacturer in that load rating, including my personal favourite Falken FK520. Quiet, good in the wet and dry, usually cheaper than the big make premiums but with performance that is at least equal. There just not fully load rated for your T30.
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I've been using the Accelera ones for a few years and had good results. As @Dav-Tec says, they do wear out quite quickly, but at their price point i dont find it an issue! Id rather wear out a £50 tyre than a £200 one! Haha
As for grip, I've never had an issue. In the wet and dry they are very good. Even done a lap of the nurburgring on them and had no issues.
Although one thing that will make me look to change is the road noise. I'm not sure if it's the tyre or the fact the vans low, but it can get very loud on certain surfaces.
As for grip, I've never had an issue. In the wet and dry they are very good. Even done a lap of the nurburgring on them and had no issues.
Although one thing that will make me look to change is the road noise. I'm not sure if it's the tyre or the fact the vans low, but it can get very loud on certain surfaces.
I'd say similar to be fair, used the acceleras for the last couple of years, for the price I don't think you can quibble - It's not exactly a vehicle well known for amazing handling etc.
I've got Accelera tyres and whilst they get mixed reviews on here, I like them. For the price point they are very good.
I will bow down to those that have had them longer and road tested them longer than me but I am happy.
255/35/20 were on my T32 and I noticed a vast improvement going to 265/40/20.
As a side note - @BognorMotors - your posts on all things tyres are very much appriciated.
You won’t Rob, they aren’t load rated. They are 97 like most in that size.
Cheers Chris!! That answered that then sunny or lanvigator it is then.
Not the load rating debate please
I did have an Accelera wall bulge but i think it was from where i was parked and aired out, oh and it was a 225/35
