Posted on 23/08/2017 09:33
It looks as if I need 2 new front tyres for the van I recently purchased as I can see some wear on the sides.
My question is, as the tyres probably need to be renewed every five years anyway, is it worth paying the extra for good quality tyres when I can get a budget tyre (which are what I have at present) .
I am only likely to be doing maybe 3000/4000 miles a year.
Posted on 01/09/2017 13:31
Hello peedee. A rep from Fiat Professional HO told me 6,000 miles a year was considered by them to be low mileage so it stuck with me. I should have said a figure rather than use an imprecise 'low mileage'.
I think thoroughly checking your tyres makes a big difference and a good example for all. I'm not convinced some of us are as diligent.
For me, though, tyres are not so much about mileage. It's more to do with usage. For that reason, I've never thought a comparison with white van man - my son is one of them - is valid. My son does 80,000+ miles a year, mainly motorways and trunk roads, within 3500kg [has onboard weighing]. His van is empty for about 25% of his journeys whilst my motorhome runs at near the 3500kg limit all the time, and occasionally at c3600kg but within the 2000kg rear axle limit. His tyre pressures are lower than mine.
I can say with confidence my son's tyres do not get the hammering mine do per mile. Camping tyres are designed, so it is said, to better cope with running at full load at high pressures.
Whatever tyre choice is made, it has to be fit for purpose. Over the years on various forums, I've come to admire your experience and conscientiousness; I have no doubt your tyres will be right for your van.
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