Can I change my worn 102W tyres to 97W tyres ?????

[Cux]

102W tyres aren’t stocked anywhere!

 

[Gavinda]

Don't think that high enough for any Transporter, what weight do you have T28, 30 or 32? What size tyres do you need?

 

[Cux]

Don't think that high enough for any Transporter, what weight do you have T28, 30 or 32? What size tyres do you need?

The weight is 2800kgs , is that the same as T28?

 

[Skyliner33]

The weight is 2800kgs , is that the same as T28?

Yes, so they wont be legal, a 97W tyre is only rated to 730kg

 

[Gavinda]

Yes that's a T28, not sure but I think you would need a minimum of 100 or 101 rating for your van it will depend on the specific axle rating. What size tyres do you need? There's a good chance you could change to a slightly different size to give yourself a wider choice.

 

[Cux]

I wonder why kwik fit say 97s are OK? The guy said on the phone they often get this with T6 customers

 

[Skyliner33]

I wonder why kwik fit say 97s are OK? The guy said on the phone they often get this with T6 customers

Because they are clueless.


T28 is minimu 800kg so a 100 rating.

 

[Gavinda]

What's the size you're after?

 

[JOG]

Suggest you drop them an email asking Kwik-fit to sign a statement of compliance based on the advice they’ve given you….tell them you intend to publish their response….and query why you are obliged to assure their professional opinion.

 

[Cux]

What's the size you're after?

I currently have 255/35 ZR20 102W.

 

[JOG]

I currently have 255/35 ZR20 102W.

So, they’re offering you car tyres on a van?

 

[Cux]

So, they’re offering you car tyres on a van?

So are 97Ws car tyres?

 

[Pete C]

So are 97Ws car tyres?

It’s not as simple as that, as there are so many types of cars. They are probably OK for a smaller van, but not for a Transporter.

Pete

 

[Cux]

I really appreciate everyone’s help on this forum!

 

[JOG]

So are 97Ws car tyres?

I am not a tyre expert, but I suspect they are. They’re definitely not rated for your van and, if you got checked, you’d fail!

 

[Skyliner33]

I really appreciate everyone’s help on this forum!

Its well worth the £12.99

 

[JOG]

Its well worth the £12.99

Yep! Look at all the free advice provided already!

 

[Cux]

My local dub conversion centre in Lincoln has messaged me stating they contacted Wolfrace ref tyres 102 XL budget for £100 per wheel. I just wish it wasn’t budget.

I’m not sure what the expected mileage is

 

[Gavinda]

255 40 20 and 275 35 20 both have the correct load ratings available in premium brands with little difference in circumference, you would need to change all 4 though.

 

[Cux]

255 40 20 and 275 35 20 both have the correct load ratings available in premium brands with little difference in circumference, you would need to change all 4 though.

I need all 4 changed