Van Tyre Choice

[tomplumb83]

Who buys quality tyres for their van?
Good quality tyres are supposed to be a must for a decent car. Yet a mechanic will tell you to go for cheap ones on a van as it isn't worth fitting quality tyres
I do alot of miles in all weather at a fair speed. Loads of weight in the back, probably double that of a car. Is it worth the extra.
Ive always had cheap tyres. Am I missing out on quality rubber. Is it safe to roll on the cheap stuff or will unplanned things occur

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I just get load rated

Not sure of make

 

[julesverne]

I was also told this to got for budget tyres in general as the rubber tends to be a bit harder so dont wear as fast but you lose a little in end grip but i dont go fast in the van any way.

Biggest false economy is buying part worns they are waste of money in my experience of them.

 

[tomplumb83]

To be fair, I haven't got a clue what a quality van tyre looks like, unless I go off price

I drive my van like I stole it

 

[rpm]

Go for a mid range tyre on the van Tom.

(Haven`t forgotten the other email and will reply this weekend)

 

[tomplumb83]

Don't bother RPM - Ive opted for a younger man this weekend. I'll keep you in mind for next time.

What is a mid range van tyre? I should probably just slow down.
Vredstein/ Continental / Uniroyal seem to be the way to go

 

[rpm]

Don't bother RPM - Ive opted for a younger man this weekend. I'll keep you in mind for next time.

Ye gods! That`s gonna get minds spinning! lol

I thought it was about cheap macerators.

 

[Leo21]

I put cheap tat on mine, I only do about 6k a year though and all round town. If I was doing big mileage at speed with loads on, I'd be using decent rubber. It could save your life.

 

[jtsplumbing]

I have a front wheel drive Transit goes through a set in less than 18 Mths regardless of what quality tyres I fit , so I just pay about £60/70 a corner !! rear tyres never seem to wear out

 

[quality]

I've always been a big believer in going for the same as what's fitted by the manufacturer

 

[tomplumb83]

quality, good point but surely the manufacturer puts what ever tyre they can get a deal on
Abit like Mercedes recommend PETRONAS and just so happen to be sponsored by them

 

[Leo21]

quality, good point but surely the manufacturer puts what ever tyre they can get a deal on
Abit like Mercedes recommend PETRONAS and just so happen to be sponsored by them

My, you are a suspicious character.

 

[plumben]

I used to just get cheap Chinese tyres from the place I used to go to, but I didn't like the way the monkeys would treat the van or their tools, so I've been to ATS for my last 3 tyres they where cheaper for good brand tyres, can't remember the name off the top, of my head

 

[tomplumb83]

My, you are a suspicious character.

Do you think Im on-to something?

 

[tomplumb83]

Missing the point here....
Why do I need to fit premium tyres on my car and budgets to my van?