What Tyres

[ajmacintosh]

I posted the other day regarding the difficulty I was having trying to get replacement tyres for my Bailey Ranger (470/4 2004 M.T.P.L.M. 1172KG).

The current tyres are trailermaxx 185/65/14 N90 with a load rating of 600KG as fitted standard by Bailey.

This size of tyre is proving elusive with all the big tyre suppliers both high st and internet saying that they are unavailable with the load rating required. There are plenty of car tyres with a lower load rating but these are obviously not up to the job.

Any suggestions what size I should go for?

One tyre supplier suggested i go for 175/80/14 but i really dont think reducing the tyre width is a good move. Could I put 187/75/14 on the van? there seems to be plenty of these available with the load rating required.

I can of course purchase 2 new spare wheels with tyres that have the proper size but at £103 each seems a very expensive way to go about things.

Your comments would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Andrew

 

[Lutz]

A 175/80/14 has about the same outside diameter as a 185/65/14. It is just a bit narrower. If wheel arch clearance could be an issue, the 175/80/14, as suggested by the tyre supplier, is a safe alternative. If you are absolutely sure that you have more than adequate clearance you could use 185/75/14. Trouble is, you would have to know how much clearance there is when the suspension is at full bounce, and that could be difficult to find out. I think your safest bet is to contact Bailey, point out your predicament and ask them to suggest an alternative. At least you'll then have information that you can rely on.

 

[ajmacintosh]

A 175/80/14 has about the same outside diameter as a 185/65/14. It is just a bit narrower. If wheel arch clearance could be an issue, the 175/80/14, as suggested by the tyre supplier, is a safe alternative. If you are absolutely sure that you have more than adequate clearance you could use 185/75/14. Trouble is, you would have to know how much clearance there is when the suspension is at full bounce, and that could be difficult to find out. I think your safest bet is to contact Bailey, point out your predicament and ask them to suggest an alternative. At least you'll then have information that you can rely on.

Hi Lutz,

Thanks for your sterling advice.

I contacted Bailey on wednesday and they advised me that the tyres would be available from my local Bailey dealer and I would have to purchase them via them as they do not supply direct to the public.

however, when I contacted the two nearest dealers, one told me that they do not supply Trailermaxx tyres (which I found bizarre as Bailey told me they were available and were in stock) I asked them if they had an alternative brand and said they would get back to me with availability, (they never returned my call)and the other dealer told me that they do not supply tyres and the best option would be to buy 2 new wheels & tyres.

thanks again

Andrew

 

[gary]

There seems to be a lot of people asking recently for this size tyre, perhaps then demand will get production going again?!

In the mean time you need a suitable tyre, suitable being load rating, rolling radius so you get the correct ride height and if this choice then fits your rims

Tyre Width will possibly help spread the load a little better on soft grass? other than that though is not important as long as the tyre qualifies on the other criteria,

As it happens though a 185/70x14C is listed, this has a comfortable load index of 98 and will only raise the ride height by 9mm, albeit the tyre pressure required will be several psi lower for any given load

http://www.tyresafe.org/data/files/caravan 08.pdf

 

[TD42]

Gary my bailey van tyre size was 195/75/14 95n

with Bailey's ok I changed them for 185/80/14 102Q as fitted to the heavyer Senators While thes may be to high a load rating for your van they said that all their vans have the same wheel arch assembly so a 185/75/14 should be fine

Try the 2 web sites below for more info on tyres & load ratings

http://www.tyresafe.org/data/files/caravan 08.pdf
http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[ajmacintosh]

Hi thanks for all the replies.

Well after much searching, I finally found a local tyre fitter who can supply the size with an increased load index rating of 92 T.