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09/4/2007 at 5:10pm
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Took another look at my tyres, and have been on the Hankook website.  They give a diagramatic explanation of the tyre wall markings, but I still haven't sussed it out completely.   Tyre markings are:

 185R14C       102/100Q       65 psi      DOT    1GW1    LB  H

There is no indication of what  C, 100Q, 1GW1 or LB H mean; if they mean anything important to usage.

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09/4/2007 at 7:29pm
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C means it's a reinforced tyre suitable for a commercial vehicle, eg, "van"

102 is Load Index for single axle usage = 850 Kg.

100  "    "      "       " double   "       "     = 800 Kg 

Q is the Speed Rating  =  100 mph (160 kph)

65 psi is the Maximum pressure the tyre should be inflated to when cold

I think DOT 1GW1 is indicating that it was manufactured in week 1 2001, and the rest is beyond me, but I don't think of any importance as far as 'vanners are concerned.

 



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09/4/2007 at 7:44pm
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This should help    http://www.sizes.com/home/automobile_tires.htm

http://www.etyres.co.uk/consumer-information/replace-caravan-tyres.htm

atb

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06/6/2007 at 7:12pm
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Reading this i've decided to get the tyres changed immediately as they are at least 4 years old. and i'll be driving it 800 kms in my todd in two weeks. 

I've looked up on a Sterling caravan forum and one post gave 175 SR x 13 and a psi of 36. all the psi above is around 65 so i'm a bit confused.

This is for a Sprite/Esprit 1992 Panache.

Does any tyre place stock these or a caravan specialist? do they need ordering beforehand?



06/6/2007 at 7:26pm
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I've looked up on a Sterling caravan forum and one post gave 175 SR x 13 and a psi of 36. all the psi above is around 65 so i'm a bit confused.

This is for a Sprite/Esprit 1992 Panache.
I had a Sprite Musketeer , van 900kg max load , my tyres were set at 36 psi , 65psi is mainly heavy single axle caravans , i would stick 36psi in yours .

Does any tyre place stock these or a caravan specialist? do they need ordering beforehand? 
I had Avon Super Van tyres put on mine they were a 6ply 175R 13C , you should be able to get them from most tyre dealers .

atb

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06/6/2007 at 7:30pm
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Does any tyre place stock these or a caravan specialist? do they need ordering beforehand? 
I had Avon Super Van tyres put on mine they were a 6ply 175R 13C , you should be able to get them from most tyre dealers .

 

sounds good to me, thanks



06/6/2007 at 7:33pm
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I also had Avons put on my Astra Caravan , never had a problem with them .

atb

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Excellent post, it should make a few think. We've always changed our tyres before they go into their fourth season. I remove the wheels for the winter months & store them in the dry too.

My mate tells me I'm chucking money away but I'd rather have peace of mind that I haven't got age worn tyres on my van, if a blowout goes against you it can cause lots of damage. We saw a chap on site last summer who had damaged his toilet/shower floor & wheel arch due to a blowout. It's not worth it.

BB   



08/6/2007 at 6:58pm
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Hi all,Why is a five year rule standard.Is it due to rubber going off!! i dont understand this at all.We have trailers on the farm that have had tyres on for the last 20 years and they still aint gone BANGSo in my view it aint the tyres ,its what is happening to them.If a tyre is left without turning EG stored one part of the tyre is under stress so when you fire this tyre down the Motorway you wonder why it goes BANG.Tyres cost my father hundreds a year on the farm and he knows whats what.He says buy a GOOD tyre not a CHING CHONG GO FASTER CHEAP ONE
This is my take on the matter and is my personal view

Russell

 



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I remember when we got our first caravan 2 years ago, A 1988 compass omega. I noticed that the spare tyre that was in the front locker had a very different tread that i hadn't saw in years. Turns out the tyre was the original that came with the van over 17 years previously!

Thank God we never had to use it.


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08/6/2007 at 9:02pm
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Hi all,Why is a five year rule standard.Is it due to rubber going off!! i dont understand this at all.We have trailers on the farm that have had tyres on for the last 20 years and they still aint gone BANG

we have just changed the four tyres on our 206 car,it is 6 year old and all four had cracks to the sidewalls.not failed on the mot but advised to change.if you can get two fitted and balanced for the caravan for £70 and thats 6 ply,then its not worth the worry.if one of the tyres blows its not your fault if the tyre is newish and correct pressure.



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