May be as well to check with your insurers first before you use a tyre that does not conform to the manufacturers recommended specification.
The 1st number in the Tyre spec is the width of the tyre in millimeters. Question is whether a smaller width tyre is Ok for the weight of the van?
Phil
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I was advised by my dealer when I raised the point with them, that I should make sure that any tyre put on the van was the same size and ratio that was on the van at the time.
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Apart from being the wrong tyre size, what about the wheel, is that the correct offset & pcd? I suggest you get a tyre/wheel of correct size then if you do have to change a wheel you can carry on at normal speed.
I'd be very careful about buying something as important as a tyre from anything other than a reputable dealer and certainlyI'd get one the same size ie the correct size for your van.
A tyre going wrong on a van is just too important an issue to make any false economies on in my view.
sorry to say but with a caravan they need to be all the same size and width.not saying it will cause a snake but it will not help.good point on the insurance aspect.
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Ring local independent Tyre Fitters from Yellow pages and ask if they have a rim in the size you want. Small one man outfits often have a few used rims lying around and if you buy the tyre from them you will get the rim for just a couple of quid.
It worked for me