Are my Tyres OK?

[BigSean]

Hi All -

I got my van a few weeks ago and want to check that the tyres are suitable... they are 185/65 R15 88T.

Sorry to ask - I've been reading older posts and am a bit concerned.

Also - what pressure should I use?

Many Thanks

Sean

[California Dreamin]

I'm afraid these tyre load ratings are not high enough for your vehicle. '95' (690Kg) is considered to be the lowest acceptable load rating.
88's I'm afraid are rated at just 462Kg (1848Kg total.)
Typically a fully laden 'Camper Conversion' will have a maximum laden weight limit somewhere around 2400Kg (to allow for the family, dog and the kitchen sink)
I think Kev had his weighed once and I seem to remember it being a little over 2000Kg....clearly the load rating of your tyres falls quite short of this figure.
This also begs another question...are the wheels themselves also rated high enough....15 inch rims are not standard and often 'car' wheels are used on these vans.

Martin

[BigSean]

Hi Martin -

Thanks for the info... the wheels are "Porsche Style" (can't imagine they are original) - as per attached photo.

Any thoughts?

Sean

[kevtherev]

...and those tyres are too small in diameter as well

you need 195/70 X 15 95 and no lower than R speed rated ........ at least

[BigSean]

OK - so showing my stupidity..... will that size tyre fit on the wheels I've got!? (i think they look great and don't really want to change them)

Thanks all.....

Sean

[California Dreamin]

I'm really wanting to help (I'm sure Kev is the same) but you need to supply a bit more info if you want accurate replies..
I personally have no idea what wheels you have although they do look familiar. In order to find out whether they are suitable and exactly what size of tyre would best suit you need to do a little work yourself.
Somewhere in the casting of the wheels (normally on the inside rim) there will be various information about size/width/ET/load rating and manufacturer, if you could find and post this....

I agree, they look very nice and hopefully, if they are heavy enough duty wise, we can point you towards some suitable boots.

Martin

[BigSean]

Martin & Kev -

Many Thanks for your help - I'll do some research and then post a bit more info......

Sean

[kevtherev]

OK - so showing my stupidity..... will that size tyre fit on the wheels I've got!? (i think they look great and don't really want to change them)

Thanks all.....

Sean

Well for a start these which I posted ...

195/70 X 15 95 and no lower than R speed rated ........ at least

but as Martin says the rim information might change that

[BigSean]

Ok - so what I can see is:

MWS Wheels 15 X 5.5 JJ

Also some other markings that look like 4.5+++++ 5.5+++++

Hope this helps - and many thanks for your Help.

Sean

[g60steve]

Ok - so what I can see is:

MWS Wheels 15 X 5.5 JJ

Also some other markings that look like 4.5+++++ 5.5+++++

Hope this helps - and many thanks for your Help.

Sean

MWS!
Why they keep saying that style of wheel "fits" a T25 is beyond me....and the fact they sell the alloys with car tyres fitted is just downright dangerous!

The offset will be wrong for a T25 as well because given the rim sizes(4.5 & 5.5) the alloys are designed to fit a Bay Window or Split.

If you're intent on keeping the wheels though you'll need 185/80/15C's or 195/70/15C's.

[kevtherev]

100% agreed

Just plain dangerous... Fuchs ( fake) I believe they're called

[BigSean]

Cheers Men....

I've been having a read of other threads - I'll be changing to my "Winter Wheels" in next day or so (I got the "posh ones" and a set of spare "Winter Wheels" on plain steel when I got the Van).

I think that the idea will then be to change the tyres (as a minimum) on the Summer Wheels (but I guess you think change the wheels also?? Am I right in thinking they are not suitable for the Camper).......then look for a nice set of alloys over the winter months for when the weather is better.

Thanks for you comments and help - I'm new to Campers and T25's, so it's good to have people to ask.

Just thought - I'd better check what tyres are on the Winter Wheels! (Could be an expensive time!)

Sean