If they are H rated you are good for 130 mph. H rating is an odd one out in the alphabetical sequence of ratings Illogical but not uncommon with cars 😱I see a letter now View attachment 832
Forget the distinction with car or other tyres. There are few caravan/ trailer specific tyres. I’ve had ones by GTRadial and Kendo but the sidewalls were marked accordingly. Trailer use only.So you think these are car tyres????
Thank you , will order a mid range set online 👍👍👍
Which tyres had a number of fails a few years back, people were advised to renew them??Interesting that your current DMACK tyres were probably made in China through a deal between DMACK and Cooper Tyres as in 2016 DMACK lost the investment for a UK factory near to Carlisle. You live and learn. That’s one reason I stick to recognised brands. Have no problem with a tyre being made in China providing its by known brand. Our runabout has Yokohama’s but made in China. No issues or concerns whatsoever.
The "double wheel" rating doesn't apply to twin axle trailers, so the higher of the two load ratings should be used.That will have to be your choice. " C" rated tyres will give you two load ratings one for single use and one for double use, as on the rear axle of a small truck, I don't know if this applies to a twin axle van or not. My advise would be to stick to the original fitted. As I've always done.
Nexen are a well established company. When I used to go off roading a number in the group used them.I have used Nexen before made in k
Korea , seem ok brand as well🤔
If the OP is clear on the size and load rating of the OEM tyres why not just advise like new ones. Twin axles caravans have been around for years and brining up the issues of plies and sidewall flexibility really only serves to confuse. Plus what are the objective criteria on how to judge plies versus sidewall flexibility. Darned neigh impossible without a trip to MIRA and shed loads of cash.
I must strongly disagree there otherclive for a few reasons.
- There is nothing in the OP Re load rating, suggesting that the OP is/was not clear on this, hence many of the answers. This is further confirmed in post 21
- Sidewall flexibility is a genuine consideration as there are reports that twin axles can have issues in this respect. As already stated, commercial tyres do differentiate.
- I see no reason to think that the OP has not sufficient common sense and may be confused.
- I don’t know what the criteria is, but I would think that manufactures would have some data, hence the recommendation.
- To simply suggest that the tyres are replaced by the original size is simplistic, and misses some considerations.
- Also, doing so IMHO, defeats the function a forum can provide, in being informative, sharing of experience etc.
- It can be educational, I have certainly learn from this thread, and from the link below.
The caravan club provide this info. Some pertinent extracts are:
Heavier duty tyres designed primarily for fitting to light commercial vehicles (ie small trucks and vans) may have a „C‟ suffix immediately after the nominal wheel diameter figure. This type of tyre is quite commonly fitted to caravans – especially larger single axle ones.
2. The original specification of tyre was inadequate. It is very rare for original equipment tyres to have insufficient load carrying capacity to cope with the maximum weight of the caravan. However, it is more common that manufacturers specify a tyre which is only just capable of such a load, and owners may wish to increase the safety margin when choosing replacements.
7. Do not choose a commercial grade („C‟ suffix) tyre unless the load and speed requirements demand it, and a ”car type‟ tyre is not available which can satisfy these.
John
Most twin axles use car tyres and not commercial tyres.Just checked the makers plate states 185 70 14 88 so must be correct .
Glad you are sorted now. Can’t remember if anyone has said to have the wheels balanced. But it is recommended, if only to keep your wardrobes attached to the walls. 😱Thank you guys, didn't realise this tyre issue is such a minefield , even the tyre dealers are all different opinions.
Regarding all information received i will be ordering 5 tyres mid range same spec or above.
Cheers again for all information.
Yes but the OP has looked at the caravan makers label which coincides with the tyre fitted to his caravan. So why add unnecessary complications? Can you get C rated tyres in 70% aspect ratio? A forum isn’t informative if it adds uncertainty without objective reasons to counter that uncertainty. I have not suggested C rating tyres. I only served to respond when someone incorrectly mentioned that C was a speed rating. It is but for very slow speed vehicles. Fir caravans C is normally used in the discussion on C type light truck tyres.
Defo good call, for the sake of a few quid i would not even consider skipping getting them balanced .👍
I'm sorry but your posting has conflicting advice.I must strongly disagree there otherclive for a few reasons.
- To simply suggest that the tyres are replaced by the original size is simplistic, and misses some considerations.
The caravan club provide this info. Some pertinent extracts are:
Heavier duty tyres designed primarily for fitting to light commercial vehicles (ie small trucks and vans) may have a „C‟ suffix immediately after the nominal wheel diameter figure. This type of tyre is quite commonly fitted to caravans – especially larger single axle ones.
2. The original specification of tyre was inadequate. It is very rare for original equipment tyres to have insufficient load carrying capacity to cope with the maximum weight of the caravan. However, it is more common that manufacturers specify a tyre which is only just capable of such a load, and owners may wish to increase the safety margin when choosing replacements.
7. Do not choose a commercial grade („C‟ suffix) tyre unless the load and speed requirements demand it, and a ”car type‟ tyre is not available which can satisfy these.
John
Sorry Ray but the tyres specified for the OPs caravan are not C rated. Whilst it is true that many single axles have C rated tyres, can you even get C rated for a 70% aspect ratio tyre as C rated are normally 80% aspect ratio. The OPs caravan is a twin axle unit not single axle.You would have to assume the caravan makers did research the tyres best suited to your caravan. On that basis the sensible answer is replace like for like on the rating. All the makers use C rated tyres for a reason so go with it.
If you try to economise with a different rating and things go wrong, your insurer might not be happy at paying your claim if they deem the ones used unsuitable.