New tyre question

[Glas Robin]

I’ve got a puncture at home. Back left.

All 4 tyres only have 8k on them.

On a car I alway replace in pairs.

Can I replace just a single on the MH after such low mileage?

Any other advice?

Thanks

Robin

 

[funflair]

At 8k miles on the rear they should be as new so replace with the same size make etc and it will be fine.

Martin

 

[Glas Robin]

Thanks FF. That’s the confirmation I was hoping for.

 

[wasp]

I would say it depends also on the age of the tyre as well you say 8thousand miles, but how long has it taken to do the mileage, it’s worth having the other one checked for wear and cracks . IMHO

 

[Manic]

Have you got a spare you could fit and then get another tyre as a spare.

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[Glas Robin]

It was a new motorhome in June 2018. So no more than 18 months old for the tyre.

No spare.

 

[davieboy]

Can the puncture be plugged unless it's on the sidewall then it will need to be replaced

 

[HandyAndy]

Can the puncture be plugged unless it's on the sidewall then it will need to be replaced

This... If it is a good tyre with a nail in it, as long as it hasn't punctured the tyre on on near the sidewall it can be repaired for about £20.

 

[SpeedyDux]

Can the puncture be plugged unless it's on the sidewall then it will need to be replaced

I hope it is repairable. If not, buy 2 tyres and a spare Fiat steel wheel.

 

[Glas Robin]

What’s the weight of a spare wheel for 16” Ducato?

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[tony_g]

What’s the weight of a spare wheel for 16” Ducato?

About 25kg, I think.

 

[Jaws]

Unless the puncture is in the side wall or so severe it has damaged multiple cords just get the puncture repaired.. Absolutely no need to replace a perfectly good tyre

 

[Scotch mist]

What’s the weight of a spare wheel for 16” Ducato?

My spare 16” Ducato Steel wheel inc tyre is 31kg

 

[Cheshirecat57]

It was a new motorhome in June 2018. So no more than 18 months old for the tyre.

No spare.

My “new” Swift in June 18 had 2 year old tyres on it the day I picked it up ?

 

[Glas Robin]

In the end I decided to replace both rear tyres. I’m not a fan of repaired tyres when the family are in a 3.5t vehicle.

We’d also damaged both sidewalls, which had small chunks out of them. I blame the Memsahib and our narrow bridlepath drive with “kerbs” of ancient stone walls. We’re much more careful on it now.

I’ll keep the non-punctured one for a spare when I pick up a cheap steel wheel.

Thanks all for the helpful advice.

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