New tyres

Theparnells
Theparnells Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited July 2020 in Caravans #1

Hi All.

I have recently notice splits in  one of my tyers 

On my 2017 elddis efinity 554.

So when i have gone to price up a new tyer online i dont have all the requied information 

The only information i have is its 185 R14 104  i need to know the Ratio size and speed 

I have googled it and only get the same information i have already got .

Can anyone help ? 

Thanks phil 

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  • KeithL
    KeithL Forum Participant Posts: 114
    edited July 2020 #2

    Had a similar problem with mine. I took a photo of the tyre markings to the garage I use and they sorted out the correct replacements.

    It's difficult to find the correct tyres online as they only really cater for cars but my garage have access to their wholesalers site and quickly found the correct one.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2020 #3

    I'd find another tyre place. If no aspect ratio shown ie 30/40/50% of the width, then the tyre is not low profile and is 80% (I think ...?) 

     

  • Theparnells
    Theparnells Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2020 #4

    The tyer was on caravan when i bought it 

    The van is only nearly 3 years old so think its the original tyer its just crazy the ratio is not stated on tyer and when you look it up on elddis web site it stil dosnt state ratio on there but gives all the other sizes .

    Thanks for info 

  • Theparnells
    Theparnells Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2020 #5

    I had same problem today took tyer with me to few tyer garages but they dont do caravan tyers even thou on there websites they say they do . 

    Ok will keep trying thanks for your advice 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2020 #6

    when you say 'tyre garages' do you mean the likes of Kwkfit & ATS? You need to find a proper local independent tyre place. 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2020 #7

    as said above, if no aspect ratio shown, then it's not 'low profile' & is 80% .. caravans aren't the first to not have low profiles fitted

  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited July 2020 #8

    Why don’t you try a caravan repairers they will fit new tyres and reset your motor mover if you have one. I once got new tyres at ATS size was like for like but the mover didn’t engage properly.

  • Theparnells
    Theparnells Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited July 2020 #9

    Ok thanks for advice 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2020 #10

    You’ll more than likely pay less at a tyre depot.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2020 #11

    Haven't had a caravan for seven years but I do recall ETyres website having an informative page on caravan tyres which might be worth a look even if you don't buy from them. The best ones I had were made by Bridgestones. I assume you will replace both tyres?

    David

  • Amesford
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    edited July 2020 #12

    Have you looked at

     https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/taking-care-of-your-outfit/caravan-tyres-and-wheels/sizes-and-specifications/

    We prefer to take ours to our local tyre supplier which we have always used for our car and caravan tyres ( plus the owner lives in our village )

  • mickthebull
    mickthebull Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited June 2021 #13

    Hi caravan tyres are different to car tyres and are based around van tyres with thicker walls. Just contact your local tyre fitters and they will tell you that 185/r14 is a standard tyre and has a profile of 80 the 104 you quote is the speed .if you are still worried take a  photo of all marks on your tyres and send them this info. Hope this helps. Mike

  • skodaman
    skodaman Forum Participant Posts: 141
    edited August 2020 #14

    try looking for van   commercial tyres try national tyres and auto  most comm tyres 80 aspect  Avon and Barum are a couple of brand that I have used over the last few years

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited August 2020 #15

    We recently had our 6 year old tyres replaced and asked the mobile engineer who serviced the van if he knew of anyone which he did and paid £114 for 2 new ones (Elddis Affinity 550).

    The mobile tyre guy said ti buy budget range as they tend not to be instock like the more expensive options and so have a long life on the van.

    May I suggest speaking to a local mobile service engineer who will heave contacts.

  • obbernockle
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    edited August 2020 #16

    Caravan tyres are not car tyres, but commercial vehicle tyres. The maximum aspect ratio is 80% and this is the standard for commercial tyres. We replaced the tyres on our caravan when it was new with Goodyear Cargo 185R14C tyres.

  • keithpres
    keithpres Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited November 2021 #17

    I would say its a van tyre with aspect ratio of 80% and load index of 104 which would equate to 900kg

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  • Cornersteady
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    edited November 2021 #19

    yes it's a retread

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2021 #20

    There’s a lot of it about😏

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