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Quote: Originally posted by Thwack on 08/7/2009

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Hi Simon23

This is a copy of part of a reply from Swift Caravans about tyres on another forum

"The Swift Group has always specified its tyres too the higher 80mp/h (130km/h) speed rating not the lower 60 mp/h (100km/h), remembering that 60mp/h is the legal towing limit in this country. By selecting the higher speed rating the load index automatically gains an additional 10% margin on the tyre loading (if the caravan is towed at 60mp/h). In addition it should be pointed out that not all the mass is transfered through the caravan tyres, typically upto 5% goes through the hitch and towball of the towing vehicle (although this goes up and down with towing and vehicle articulation)."

The post was made in 2007

Thwack

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Quote: Originally posted by N0ffy on 20/7/2009

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Hi,

Just an update!

Kwik Fit came out this morning and done a real good job. The fitter knew what he was on about, took real care in jacking the caravan up and I know Michael wanted to know what make of tyre they were supplying and I am pleased to say it was a Trailermaxx the very same that were taken off.

The tyres that were removed were in very good condition with no cracking and still loads of tread left but manufactured in 24th week of 2004.

Cheers

Noffy

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sorry if i missed it as im in the library and little time to read.how much was the total for the tyres please?were they the correct loading or better,ta.

what is the weight of your van geejay mptm then you need to get load index from tyre and if single axle x2 and you should always try to have a margin above the max weight if poss 10% is the aim if you can give the details of van and make of tyre i can find load index and help as much as i can

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 21/7/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by N0ffy on 20/7/2009

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Hi,

Just an update!

Kwik Fit came out this morning and done a real good job. The fitter knew what he was on about, took real care in jacking the caravan up and I know Michael wanted to know what make of tyre they were supplying and I am pleased to say it was a Trailermaxx the very same that were taken off.

The tyres that were removed were in very good condition with no cracking and still loads of tread left but manufactured in 24th week of 2004.

Cheers

Noffy

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sorry if i missed it as im in the library and little time to read.how much was the total for the tyres please?were they the correct loading or better,ta.

 

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Hi Michael,

The tyres are identical in speed and load. They cost £102 fitted (including Balance and valve) using the voucher in the CC mag. Which incidently they didnt ask for so if someone wants it then get in touch n0ffy at hotmail.com. It gives you £10 off until Sept.

The original thyres were not balanced which I was surprised to see.

I always try to support local suppliers but time was against me on this one unfortunately and my local tyre chap couldnt get what I wanted.

Noffy

Quote: Originally posted by N0ffy on 21/7/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 21/7/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by N0ffy on 20/7/2009

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Hi,

Just an update!

Kwik Fit came out this morning and done a real good job. The fitter knew what he was on about, took real care in jacking the caravan up and I know Michael wanted to know what make of tyre they were supplying and I am pleased to say it was a Trailermaxx the very same that were taken off.

The tyres that were removed were in very good condition with no cracking and still loads of tread left but manufactured in 24th week of 2004.

Cheers

Noffy

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sorry if i missed it as im in the library and little time to read.how much was the total for the tyres please?were they the correct loading or better,ta.

 

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Hi Michael,

The tyres are identical in speed and load. They cost £102 fitted (including Balance and valve) using the voucher in the CC mag. Which incidently they didnt ask for so if someone wants it then get in touch n0ffy at hotmail.com. It gives you £10 off until Sept.

The original thyres were not balanced which I was surprised to see.

I always try to support local suppliers but time was against me on this one unfortunately and my local tyre chap couldnt get what I wanted.

 

Noffy

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hi micheal these are ytrailermaxx not mx milers different firms manufacture trailermaxx is maxxis a good tyre but as you know max miler is giti or shortened to gt so they are not the same as you are looking for sorry to put a dampner on it though

geejay i will get some info togehther and post later today for you