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The question is where to find out what should be, or what is better. (Wheels)

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EW1999

Brothers, help :wall: .
I have Elddis short now, BPW axle
in spare tire 165 R13 86R, wheel 5J 2Hx13x30
on axle 165/80 R13 87T, disc 4.5J x 13 H2 ET30
The question is where to find out what should be, or what is better.
R14 I think is superfluous, although ...
Please advise with reason.
 
Wheels and tyres are normally all the same size except that spare is likely to be steel. I have not heard of having a ‘get you home’ spare, but is that a possibility?

John
 
I presume you have two wheels and tyres already fitted on the caravan? - And they work, so replicate those. Why look for different ones?
 
I think that the index "C" for the load will not be superfluous. In addition, I want to know the opinion of the manufacturer, but the model is old and today there may be a better option.
 
EW1999 said:
I think that the index "C" for the load will not be superfluous. In addition, I want to know the opinion of the manufacturer, but the model is old and today there may be a better option.
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Don’t understand your comment “R14 superfluous” where did that come from.

C relates to a commercial duty tyre often found on load carrying vans or trailers. They are generally sized at 80 or 85aspect ratio.

Alko took over BPW but if you want the opinion / advice of the manufacturer why not contact them.
 
otherclive said:
Don’t understand your comment “R14 superfluous” where did that come from.

C relates to a commercial duty tyre often found on load carrying vans or trailers. They are generally sized at 80 or 85aspect ratio.

Alko took over BPW but if you want the opinion / advice of the manufacturer why not contact them.
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As the caravan is very old and I think a project it is unlikely that ALKO will have any data>
 
An R14 is larger diameter than R13. R14 if you did go that route with new wheels and tyres may not fit within the wheel arch
 
When your caravan was new the spare wheel had to be bought as an extra. So a previous owner has bought a wheel that is not identical.
If you tow the van please also check the age of the tyres . On a caravan 7 years since the manufacture date mark is time to replace.
 
Dustydog said:
An R14 is larger diameter than R13. R14 if you did go that route with new wheels and tyres may not fit within the wheel arch
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Hi EW, I would stay with the 165 x 13 inch wheels and tyres, as Dusty dog states the wheel and tyre might not fit in the wheel arch, the wheel will be an extra inch in diameter but also the tyre with an "80" profile will increase diameter by maybe another 1/2 inch, so a total of 1,1/2 inch bigger.
 
Hutch said:
Hi EW, I would stay with the 165 x 13 inch wheels and tyres, as Dusty dog states the wheel and tyre might not fit in the wheel arch, the wheel will be an extra inch in diameter but also the tyre with an "80" profile will increase diameter by maybe another 1/2 inch, so a total of 1,1/2 inch bigger.
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Also going to 14 inch could mean going for an aspect ratio below 80 which may not give the correct load index and nit C rated. There are R13 C rated tyres available. I had them on my Trigano Silver 420 pop top. They were Kenda Kargo Pro.
 
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