Spare tyre

[POH]

Hi going to get spare wheel soon for our trip to Spain, just got a price from the wheel shop with a Michelin CP for 229.95 or one with a budget one called Hi Fly for 134 would I be OK with the budget one for Spain ,not driving through France ferry both ways.

 

[Lenny HB]

Spain is same France tyres on the same axle have to be the same type & make.
If buying an aftermarket wheel check the load rating a lot are not as high as the OEM rim.

 

[mitzimad]

what van you got and where are you i may be able to help

 

[POH]

Spain is same France tyres on the same axle have to be the same type & make.
If buying an aftermarket wheel check the load rating a lot are not as high as the OEM rim.

Lenny is that the rim or tyre am getting steel rim

 

[Lenny HB]

Lenny is that the rim or tyre am getting steel rim

Rim but need to check the tyre load rating as well particularly with a budget one.

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[POH]

Lenny do you know what the load rating should be on a steel rim I have alloys on the other 4 or whete I can find it .

 

[Lenny HB]

Not certain but I think the 16" steel is 1350kg, ive seen aftermarket ones at only 1000kg.

 

[POH]

Not certain but I think the 16" steel is 1350kg, ive seen aftermarket ones at only 1000kg.

OK thanks Lenny

 

[Buzz67]

POH
I have just bought a new (as in never used) tyre and rim for my Motorhome.
This may sound weird but, there are 2 different firms with the same name.
I bought an original Ford rim with a Conti 235/65 R 16 delivered for £140, which is about the same price as buying the tyre alone.
The other place with the same name wanted approximately £100 more.

 

[POH]

Hi Buzz, the one i phoned are at Middleton near Manchester is that the the one you used.

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[Buzz67]

Hi Buzz, the one i phoned are at Middleton near Manchester is that the the one you used.

No mate. Rochester Kent. Red and blue logo.
Have an eBay shop.
Found them really good to deal with.
Ordered last thing on Friday, arrived Tuesday morning.
They have been recommended on here previously.
I believe most of their stock is “Original Equipment“ removed at the coachbuilding stage.

 

[Jamesh]

POH
I have just bought a new (as in never used) tyre and rim for my Motorhome.
This may sound weird but, there are 2 different firms with the same name.
I bought an original Ford rim with a Conti 235/65 R 16 delivered for £140, which is about the same price as buying the tyre alone.
The other place with the same name wanted approximately £100 more.

Do you need some extra 235 tyres have a new conti tyre and a half worn one? Gone to 245 75 16.

 

[Buzz67]

Do you need some extra 235 tyres have a new conti tyre and a half worn one? Gone to 245 75 16.

I’m sorted now, thanks.

 

[POH]

Hi folks , was wondering if I got a spare that wasn't the same brand on the same axle how would anyone know , as the difference between brands is quite a bit , 229 for Michelin against 140 budget .

 

[Jamesh]

Not ment to have different tyres across axle. Illegal in parts of Europe. Not sure about spare. Doubt it matters.

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[POH]

James that's what I thought,but because you have put the spare on does that make you illegal or OK until you get the chance to put the right one on ,it's very confusing don't know what difference it makes as long as it the same size .

 

[Itsmcb]

Have you considered a rim from a breaker and a part worn tyre matching the ones you have already? Probably £50-60 all in.

 

[POH]

Have you considered a rim from a breaker and a part worn tyre matching the ones you have already? Probably £50-60 all in.

Yes but they are like hens theeth

 

[kev54]

Apologies for a newbie question - do you have to gave a spare? We’ve just purchased a moho without a spare “ to save weight”. We have a gel squirter kit instead.

 

[Brains]

Apologies for a newbie question - do you have to gave a spare? We’ve just purchased a moho without a spare “ to save weight”. We have a gel squirter kit instead.

If you have a flat on a minor road then the gel will do to get you home or to the nearest tyre shop.
(Although you will never use that tyre again)

If you have a proper flat on a motorway late on a rainy night just before Xmas, no spare means a very expensive (the price may well have a comma) extraction from the hard shoulder, several days in a service station, followed by recovery to home, or to the nearest tyre place.

I bought a spare wheel and tyre and carry it in the garage. It makes a good place to store items

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[philann]

If you have a flat on a minor road then the gel will do to get you home or to the nearest tyre shop.
(Although you will never use that tyre again)

If you have a proper flat on a motorway late on a rainy night just before Xmas, no spare means a very expensive (the price may well have a comma) extraction from the hard shoulder, several days in a service station, followed by recovery to home, or to the nearest tyre place.

I bought a spare wheel and tyre and carry it in the garage. It makes a good place to store items

That’s why we have breakdown insurance, so they will come and rescue you. Why would it cost thousands?

 

[Buzz67]

Hi folks , was wondering if I got a spare that wasn't the same brand on the same axle how would anyone know , as the difference between brands is quite a bit , 229 for Michelin against 140 budget .

So, did you check out the place I recommended?

 

[Brains]

That’s why we have breakdown insurance, so they will come and rescue you. Why would it cost thousands?

There have been several threads about people finding out the hard way the cover they have from their insurer is not enough, as many recovery vehicles limit recovery to 3.5t and/or 6.5m (Basically a standard van size)

I believe in Spain there was an issue where only sanctioned lorry recovery vehicles could be used, they charged a four figure sum for removal from the hard shoulder and left it to the van owners to try to reclaim the amount off their insurance.

 

[kev54]

There have been several threads about people finding out the hard way the cover they have from their insurer is not enough, as many recovery vehicles limit recovery to 3.5t and/or 6.5m (Basically a standard van size)

I believe in Spain there was an issue where only sanctioned lorry recovery vehicles could be used, they charged a four figure sum for removal from the hard shoulder and left it to the van owners to try to reclaim the amount off their insurance.

Thanks good to know Brains. I guess the main lesson is to read the small print; the second lesson is that not everyone in the conversation has the same sized van! We’re under 3.5t and 6m

 

[Taran_Las]

I have a Michelin Agili Camping "4717" 225/75R/16CP 116Q never been used for sale if anyone is interested.

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[Stealaway]

Apologies for a newbie question - do you have to gave a spare? We’ve just purchased a moho without a spare “ to save weight”. We have a gel squirter kit instead.

Squirt kit and compressor is standard. I have breakdown insurance for anything else. (£65 including Europe)

 

[Itsmcb]

Squirt kit and compressor is standard. I have breakdown insurance for anything else. (£65 including Europe)

Where do you get European breakdown insurance for £65 ?

 

[Stealaway]

Where do you get European breakdown insurance for £65 ?

Comfort Insurance as an add on to their insurance policies.

 

[POH]

So, did you check out the place I recommended?

Hi Buzz, yes I did they were more expensive than the one near me but thanks anyway.

 

[POH]

I have a Michelin Agili Camping "4717" 225/75R/16CP 116Q never been used for sale if anyone is interested.

Hi Taran, might be interested in that , but what is the" 4717" what you asking for it .