Van Tyres
As the majority of vans on the road are owned and operated by business users, when it comes to choosing van tyres it is vitally important you use a reputable brand. A van off the road is lost income so there are many factors to take into consideration when searching for UK tyres online.
With many commercial vehicles covering many miles there can be a temptation to save money and buy cheaper budget van tyres, but is it worth it? Several tests have shown cheap tyres are a false economy. In a recent test by What Car magazine research has shown that cheap tyres fail in several areas. The most noticeable failure being stopping distances. Some of the tyres tested had nearly double the stopping distance of their more expensive rival. The conclusion that all these tests have come to is that cheap tyres could cost you more in the long run, and not just out of your wallet.
All UK tyres have to have speed ratings and tyre load ratings stamped on the side wall. There are some fake cheap online tyres that do not have these markings on the side wall of the tyre. These should never be used as they could be dangerous. The speed ratings have to be followed in accordance to the manufacturer guidelines. The same applies to the tyre load rating. The tyre load rating is the payload that each tyre has been designed to take. Obviously this is one of the major differences between car tyres and van tyres and consideration should be taken as to the expected loads the van with be carrying. Suitable tyres should be fitted as some commercial vehicles will be expected to carry heavy loads on a daily basis.
With your tyres being the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road it is not worth taking risks. Ensure you check your tyres on a regular basis and change any damaged or worn tyres as soon as possible with a reputable tyre fitting company such as Grippy.