Tyre recommendations

[Fraseb01]

My local tyre dealer promotes Nexen tyres, at a cheaper price than buy cheap on the internet and fitting locally.

I avoid Chinese brands but accept that most big name brands are made in China now!

Another vote for Nexen tyres, use them on various motors we have and our caravan.

 

[Kevin M]

Hancock Vantra LT every time on the caravans for me

Kev

 

[toad a caravan]

 

[Sam Vimes]

Finally got around to searching for tyre but failed at the first fence.

The current tyres only show 174R14C so I don't know the profile. Tried searching and in 2017 someone had the same problem but no resolution.

How can I measure the profile?

 

[otherclive]

Finally got around to searching for tyre but failed at the first fence.

The current tyres only show 174R14C so I don't know the profile. Tried searching and in 2017 someone had the same problem but no resolution.

How can I measure the profile?

A “C” tyre has a standard profile of 80%. Although there are some with a less ratio eg 70. But it will say so after the width figure. Stick to 80% better on potholes.

 

[RogerL]

A “C” tyre has a standard profile of 80%.

Any tyre without the profile can safely assumed to be 80%, not just higher Load Index tyres.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Thanks for the replies.

Not that I doubt you but is there some specification that details this. I'd hate to order the wrong tyres and then have the hassle of returning them.

 

[RogerL]

Thanks for the replies.

Not that I doubt you but is there some specification that details this. I'd hate to order the wrong tyres and then have the hassle of returning them.

The best I can find you is Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

There's reference to European Tyre and Rim Organisation (ETRTO) but their standards documentation is chargeable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Tyre_and_Rim_Technical_Organisation