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Uncle Alec



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!.
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