What are Light Commercial Tyres and How Are They Different to Car Tyres? | Hometyre Mobile Van or Caravan Tyre Replacement in Kent

Like Apples and Oranges, tyres may be ‘tyres’ but not all are the same. Whether it be down to size, brand or pattern, even the same family of tyres can be completely different. The main difference between a commercial tyre and a normal car tyre is the number of ply cords.

But how to I know if my tyre is designed for a light commercial vehicle?

This can be found on the side of the tyre usually just after the size you will see a C which stands for commercial.

Car tyres are designed for fuel efficiency, grip, water displacement and noise reduction to name just a few factors. In comparison, due to the nature of light commercial vehicles, noise and efficiency aren’t such big factors.

The main differences are larger tread blocks, a harder compound, and a squarer design.

Finally, there are the ply cords are the backbone of the tyres are they provide the rigidity and allow the tyre to be kept at a high pressure (which in turn helps with having a higher load). When taking the tyre size from the tyre, on a light commercial vehicle, the most critical part is that load rating, see below!

Whether you’re in a yard, at a customer’s address or even at home, we can come help change the tyre for a new one or perform a puncture repair if safe to do so. So, if you’re looking to replace your van’s tyres, why not give us a shout on 0333 444 5454 or book an appointment at Hometyre.co.uk!