Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.
|
Author |
Message |
Uncle Alec
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester
|
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Here's a link to a helpful tyre sidewall marking explanatory chart:
http://www.blackcircles.com/general/sidewall
You will see that a load rating of 70+ should be fine for a Sable unladen, but if you go a bit higher you will be able to use the van when finished and laden.
None of my Cheltenham brochures state a max. gross weight, but I have a road test from The Caravan July 1974 that states 17cwt 13lb as the max gross, with 5.90 x 13 tyres; this would make a 165.13 tyre with 80 or higher load index ideal.
If you look on eBay you can buy suitable car tyres for £56 for two; however for another £15 you can buy two 8-ply commercial tyres with 90+ rating as suggested by HMK - some may think this a prudent purchase for peace of mind.
All prices and load ratings are ball-park; you can use the link to make your own mind up, and please feel free to beat my prices!. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
php BB powered © php BB Grp.
|