i have just got another van which is a avondale dart. on the two previous vans i had the tyres were reinforced. do i need to get this vans tyres changed to reinforced or are the tyres that are on the van ok? ps what is the differance between the two types? thankyou.
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- Thread starter DAVID_374306224
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The tyres do not necessarily have to be reinforced but they must have a load carrying capacity which is adequate for the weight of the caravan. To check, divide the maximum weight of the caravan (its MTPLM) by 2 (assuming it's a single axle) and compare this with the load index marked on the sidewall of the tyre. Here's a table of load index versus load carrying capacity (in kilos):
http://www.tyreline.com/wheel_tyre_info/tyre_load_index.htm
http://www.tyreline.com/wheel_tyre_info/tyre_load_index.htm
I have promised myself never to have tyres more than 4 years old as I have had a blow out once on 5 year olds that looked perfect.
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