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I need a pair of tyres for my 2004 Lunar Lexon. Easy job finding a pair the same that are fitted to it now, but...........

On closer research Ive found that the 97/95 load rating is only "just enough" with not much headroom.

These tyres-  http://www.tyre-choice.co.uk/index.php?page=2&category=300&gclid=CKyojqrAhKwCFYob4QodMjwQ-w

Have the heaviest load rating available for a 13 inch wheel.

Now the tyres fitted at the moment are from what i can tell, the origonal equipment fitted when the van was new! Ive not towed it anywhere yet!

These new tyres above I thought were perectly OK unitl i read this page-

http://www.tyresafe.org/tyre-safety/caravan-tyre-safety/load-and-inflation-tables

It would appear that the maximum recomended  axle weight for this tyre size (175/13) is 1314KG.    My van has a MTPLM of 1350 KG.

Looking at the table of figures on the right listed in red is the absolute maximum permissable axle load figure of 1460KG for this size of tyre.

So, what do i go with? This size and indeed the same make are fitted to it now and guy that used to own it would tow it through Spain to the UK without problem.

I am supprised at this small amout of 'headroom' for this van and tyre size though!

Guys, thanks very much for the replys. Its put my mind at rest. Guess im just a fussy old so&so.

I didnt know about the slightly bigger 185/75/13 but I agree, probably over kill.

Cheers all.