Campervan Tyres in Bristol | Mobile Tyre Fitting in Portishead, Bristol and Local Areas
Have you recently converted a van into a camper? Or perhaps bought a new campervan, ready for touring adventures! Having a home on 4 wheels can be great fun but one thing to make sure you do before setting off on any trips, alongside the standard oil/water checks, is CHECK YOUR TYRES!
Your tyres are the only point of contact between your beloved 4 wheeled home and the surface you're cruising on top of. If your tyres are below 3mm or even getting close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (in a continuous band around the central ¾ of the tyre) it's time for a change!
You can order your tyres online by inputting your postcode and tyre size into our homepage. Once you've chosen your tyres, select a fitting date/time to suit you and sit back and relax! We'll be in touch to confirm your appointment, bring the tyres to your fitting location and take payment after fitting!
What Tyres Should I Fit to My Campervan?
As standard, vans will be fitted with Commercial Grade tyres, these have stronger sidewalls and a higher load rating to support the weight of the vehicle. Some people are buying second-hand campervans with aftermarket wheels fitted to them. The usual scenario with these is that somebody has bought a van with a standard commercial size on (for example 205/65R16 C) and opted to change the wheel size to something like 18" for aesthetic purposes.
Unfortunately, the combination of 18" wheels/tyres which will fit on the vehicle aren't manufactured as a commercial tyre and are often just Extra Load Car Tyres. Although there are many campervans across the UK with car tyres fitted to them, they're not designed with a load rating high enough to support the weight of an average van conversion.
The most common thing that will happen is the tyres are worn through much faster and usually unevenly. It's always worth checking with your insurance that they know the vehicle has been modified in the event of any need to claim in the future.
Although there is no law with regards to commercial vehicles being driven on car tyres we would highly recommend that you stick with a wheel/tyre combination recommended for the vehicle by the manufacturer.
If you're unsure which tyres to go for on your Campervan – call us! We're happy to chat to you about options and help you to decide what works best for you!
0333 444 5454
Alternatively, you can order your tyres online!
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