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13/5/2024 at 12:02pm
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PT2 195/70 R14C - 96N
Lets break it down:
PT2 - no idea, but I found your spec on Prima Leisure website, so that may be their designation, it's not part of the normal tyre specification numbers.
195/70 - is the tyre width (195 mm) and it's profile, which is it's height in relation to width as a percentage, in this case 70% height:width ratio.
R14C - is the wheel diameter (14 inches), the 'R' indicates it's a 'Radial' tyre, the 'C' designates it as a 'Van/Commercial' tyre which has a more robust construction than an ordinary car tyre.
96N - '96' is the loading index in Kg, the 'N' is the Max permitted speed rating (up to 87mph in this case)
The critical designation is '195/70 R14C 96N' which contains all the info you need to match. Although, that said, I can't confirm that is the right size tyre/wheel for your van! Best check it matches the tyres already on van (you will find it on the side of the tyre) or designated in user paperwork.
Whilst on the subject of tyres, you should ensure that the tyres already on the van are ideally no more than 5 years old (7 years old is the ABSOLUTE max), and regardless of how much tread is left and how good they superficially look, they should be replace on age alone. They deteriorate with sheer age and being stood without rotation for long periods. They are prone to unexpected blowouts and shedding chunks of tread once too old! The date of manufacture is stamped on the sidewall of the tyre in the form of 4 numbers (usually close to the wheel rim) like '4720' which would mean 47th week of 2020. Unfortunately usually only on one side, and sods law says it'll be the inward facing side where it's difficult to see! There is no law that says you MUST change them, but it's caravan industry advice, AND most insurers would walk away from you in case of a claim, as they would deem you failed to keep the van in good roadworthy order, which WILL be in the small print!
On the topic of deteriorating rubber! - the flexible gas hose (usually called a 'pigtail') that connects the gas cylinder to the fixed pipework, also needs replacing at 5 years from date of manufacture, that too should have a date clearly marked on it.
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