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Our van is coming up to Four years old now so it's time to replace the tyres due to their age. They are 195/70 R14 L196  How much can I expect to pay? The van is booked in for an annual service at the local dealers and I've asked them to change the tyres whilst it's in.

Thanks for any help.

I've always like to replace our tyres after they've done three seasons & before we start the fourth as well. Some say we're throwing away tyres but they've been sitting around for a long time & I'd rather not have problems.

If I were you, I'd call round all the tyre firms in your area & price up the tyres, I do this with mine & I then call the one I buy tyres from on account & ask him if he can match or beat the lowest price.

Your dealer may take your wheels to a tyre depot to have the tyres changed, this'll cost you their labour for taking the wheels as well as the cost of the tyres. You may be happy with that but I'd get on the phone if it were me.

BB

Yep, That's sort of what the receptionist implied.They will ring round when they know for definate what is on already. It seemed an easier option than taking the wheels off and finding some axle stands,etc for the van(which isn't stored at home by the way) I have the tyron bands as well but shouldn't be a problem for an experienced tyre fitter.

Thanks for the prompt reply BB

Quote: Originally posted by mike+judi on 24/2/2010

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Our van is coming up to Four years old now so it's time to replace the tyres due to their age. They are 195/70 R14 L196  How much can I expect to pay? The van is booked in for an annual service at the local dealers and I've asked them to change the tyres whilst it's in.

Thanks for any help.

You are not going to get much of a choice with 195/70r 14 96n i,ve got the the same size on my caravan, i,ve got Matadors on mine at the present moment they are just going into 4th year so i am looking to change them, but having a problem locating a different make, so i may change the tyre size to 185/75 14 102 there is more choice in this size.

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Quote: Originally posted by mike+judi on 24/2/2010

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Our van is coming up to Four years old now so it's time to replace the tyres due to their age. They are 195/70 R14 L196  How much can I expect to pay? The van is booked in for an annual service at the local dealers and I've asked them to change the tyres whilst it's in.

Thanks for any help.

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Update on OP Just rung local dealer,mid range tyre £45+vat/tyre fitted. Might as well get all three done plus the car at the same time. Well happy now.

Thanks for all your replies.

Quote: Originally posted by mike+judi on 25/2/2010

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Update on OP Just rung local dealer,mid range tyre £45+vat/tyre fitted. Might as well get all three done plus the car at the same time. Well happy now.

Thanks for all your replies.

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not to be rude but if they are matador or federal there is every chance they will crack on the side walls within 12-18 months.

DANGEROUS TYRES ON NEW VANS