So I’ve had my van nearly 3 years now and I seem to learn a lesson every time I use it.
On Thursday after work I decided to make the 260 mile trip to Snowdonia.
With the nice weather I decided to walk Snowdon on Saturday. So with that in mind I was up early and set off to a car park. On my way there a strange vibration developed coming from the rear of my van. At first I thought the Mrs badly packed the van but then she convinced me to pull over and check the tyres. All seemed fine and I continued to drive a few mile to a car park.
After completing the walk I returned to a flat tyre. Yes the same corner that was making the noise. So I got my compressor out blew up my tyre. I then got the Mrs to drive slowly forward so I could check for damage or a nail but could see nothing.
So it was getting late and we thought all was sorted so with that in mind we headed to a campsite. After about 10 mile the tyres completely blew out so I pulled over instantly. I was only doing about 20 mph and pulled over instantly.
So for some strange reason I’ve never carried a spare. I’ve always assumed the tyre weld can will get me out of trouble but not this time.
So I rang a local 24hr tyre company in Llanberis and was offered the wrong size tyre 275 45 20 instead of 275 35 20 for a cost of £347 including a £150 call out charge. After telling him I needed 10 minutes to think about it I rang the aa which I’m a member of and got offered the same service or a 8hr recovery ride home.
After many arguments with the Mrs on what to do I checked Facebook market place and found someone selling wheels to fit a t5 1 mile away. Luckily he replied instantly and I had them dropped off for a cost of £60. I’ve no idea what they are off. Possibly a bmw I did have plans to change both my rear axle but after offering them up for size they were luckily the same size give it take 2mm.
So I managed it not to ruin my trip away and made it home safely with a lesson learned to carry a spare.
I’ve also noticed that my wheels are stamped 8.5J and run a 275 tyre. So in the morning I’m off to the local tyre shop to confirm what size tyres I should be running
On Thursday after work I decided to make the 260 mile trip to Snowdonia.
With the nice weather I decided to walk Snowdon on Saturday. So with that in mind I was up early and set off to a car park. On my way there a strange vibration developed coming from the rear of my van. At first I thought the Mrs badly packed the van but then she convinced me to pull over and check the tyres. All seemed fine and I continued to drive a few mile to a car park.
After completing the walk I returned to a flat tyre. Yes the same corner that was making the noise. So I got my compressor out blew up my tyre. I then got the Mrs to drive slowly forward so I could check for damage or a nail but could see nothing.
So it was getting late and we thought all was sorted so with that in mind we headed to a campsite. After about 10 mile the tyres completely blew out so I pulled over instantly. I was only doing about 20 mph and pulled over instantly.
So for some strange reason I’ve never carried a spare. I’ve always assumed the tyre weld can will get me out of trouble but not this time.
So I rang a local 24hr tyre company in Llanberis and was offered the wrong size tyre 275 45 20 instead of 275 35 20 for a cost of £347 including a £150 call out charge. After telling him I needed 10 minutes to think about it I rang the aa which I’m a member of and got offered the same service or a 8hr recovery ride home.
After many arguments with the Mrs on what to do I checked Facebook market place and found someone selling wheels to fit a t5 1 mile away. Luckily he replied instantly and I had them dropped off for a cost of £60. I’ve no idea what they are off. Possibly a bmw I did have plans to change both my rear axle but after offering them up for size they were luckily the same size give it take 2mm.
So I managed it not to ruin my trip away and made it home safely with a lesson learned to carry a spare.
I’ve also noticed that my wheels are stamped 8.5J and run a 275 tyre. So in the morning I’m off to the local tyre shop to confirm what size tyres I should be running
