Spare tyre

[RonD]

2 years ago I replaced my van and went to my local tyre centre to buy a spare. I left the wheel with them and returned later to collect it and was presented with a bill for £60. When I queried it the man told me caravan tyres are specially made like all trailer tyres and are more expensive. He explained that the T on the casing meant trailer. I now know it is a speed rating? Was I ripped off?

 

[Ray_5112937]

Hi Ron

Sounds about the right price to me. I don't know about the markings but certainly you need trailer/commercial type tyres.

Ray

 

[Guest]

The price is in the right order. You can cheaper imports, and as a spare tyre that may be perfectly satisfactory. But as stated you need a commercial rated tyre and they are dearer. Mine was about 50 pounds including valve etc.

 

[Lutz]

Yes, 'T' is a speed rating but for speeds up to 190km/h (118mph). For a caravan or trailer, 'R' would be more than adequate.

 

[RonD]

Thanks for the information everyone... It seems a fair price after all!