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Another tyre question for 9x16

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I have 9x16 on the rear running 245/45/16 at the moment. I need some new rubber but the 245s aren't cheap at £101 for toyos or £115 for continentals each. Just wondering what people are running with no or very little stretch and not low profile.

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Don't have an accident because those tyres aren't load rated for the T25.
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I have 255/45/17 out the back on 9" and they are 97 rated. XL type by Falken iirc from Camskills

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marlinowner wrote:Don't have an accident because those tyres aren't load rated for the T25.

Been running on them for nearly 2years with a panel van with just a r&r bed inside. Can't see weight being to much of a trouble.

Getting a wide tyre for a 16 rim seems to be a problem unless you lots of cash!

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I think the concern was being raised that if you run stretched tyres, or tyres with a load rating of less than 97, then you leave yourself at risk with insurers and the law if you get into an accident.
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bradders89 wrote:
marlinowner wrote:Don't have an accident because those tyres aren't load rated for the T25.

Been running on them for nearly 2years with a panel van with just a r&r bed inside. Can't see weight being to much of a trouble.

'technically' your tyres have to be rated to the max gross weight of the van, not what it weighs empty with just a bed in
like you said you have been running it for 2 years with no hassle but i would stay with your current mot man if i were you :wink:
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remember load rating on tyres is per corner
so if a tyre has 500kgs LR you are OK up to 2000kgs

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No it wont be ok, because the van is rated for a GVW of 2500kg!
The axle max loads on the commission plate dictate what you can safely fit:
95 load rating is the absolute minimum for a T3 on the front, 97 at the back gives a margin of safety.

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