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Before the start of the season I think it would be wise to change the somewhat cracked and perished tyres on the Brian James clubman trailer I bought.
Not 100% sure what spec the tyres need to be, a quick look at camskill seams to group the trailer and van tyres together, are they the same?
I was looking at these http://www.camskill.co.uk/m89b0s498p58489/Nankang_... does any know if they are suitable?
Not 100% sure what spec the tyres need to be, a quick look at camskill seams to group the trailer and van tyres together, are they the same?
I was looking at these http://www.camskill.co.uk/m89b0s498p58489/Nankang_... does any know if they are suitable?
Brian James always used to supply trailers with the brand "Kings Tyre". These are not so great as I have had 2 throw their treads remould style and have been informed they are exactly that, remoulds. apparently trailer tyres do not have to be marked as remoulds.
They are not cheap either- for their size and not exactly easy to source either.
They are not cheap either- for their size and not exactly easy to source either.
jeremyc said:
I found the easiest way to ensure I got the correct tyres was to call the trailer manufacturer.
PRG were happy to ship tyres to me so I could get them fitted - perhaps call Brian James?
The tyres that came on my new BJ trailer weren't that great, only 2 or 3 ply from memory and they didn't fare too well mainly with the carcasses failing. I've since replaced them all with 8 ply van tyres.PRG were happy to ship tyres to me so I could get them fitted - perhaps call Brian James?
OP just look for tyres with the highest ply rating you can find. Those have a load rating of 670kg each so they should be OK for just over 2.5 tons gross. Most van tyres will be 6 ply at least.
Edited by jagracer on Tuesday 18th February 17:05
jagracer said:
The tyres that came on my new BJ trailer weren't that great, only 2 or 3 ply from memory and they didn't fare too well mainly with the carcasses failing. I've since replaced them all with 8 ply van tyres.
OP just look for tyres with the highest ply rating you can find. Those have a load rating of 670kg each so they should be OK for just over 2.5 tons gross. Most van tyres will be 6 ply at least.
but how many van tyres are 12" ? My trailer has the un heard of size of 140 70 R12 which is laughed at by the usual tyre outlets. What size are you running?OP just look for tyres with the highest ply rating you can find. Those have a load rating of 670kg each so they should be OK for just over 2.5 tons gross. Most van tyres will be 6 ply at least.
Edited by jagracer on Tuesday 18th February 17:05
eastlmark said:
but how many van tyres are 12" ? My trailer has the un heard of size of 140 70 R12 which is laughed at by the usual tyre outlets. What size are you running?
Mine are 13 inch but you can easily get 12 inch 8 ply tyres which are probably the best bet for a small tyre carrying heavy loads, the biggest problem being a smaller tyre will generate more heat which leads to them blowing out more easily. Hybrids said:
My 2008 Brian James had Hankook fitted from the factory, I believe not long after they changed to King.
Had to replace a couple last year, stuck with Hankook as a brand I recognised, they may have come from Camskill, they were the correct load rating as OE
Mine were originally Hankook and that's what I had problems with and they were only 2 or 3 ply.Had to replace a couple last year, stuck with Hankook as a brand I recognised, they may have come from Camskill, they were the correct load rating as OE
Edited by jagracer on Thursday 20th February 16:59
frodo_monkey said:
I'm sure my trailer has 12" proper trailer tyres on - I'll check type/size tomorrow. I punctured one, ordered a replacement on eBay and had my local tyre place fit it
sure that's what we all do Frodo, would like something better thoughthis is one of mine after it lost its tread:
still inflated so not a blow out, worse is that it destroys the wheel cover/mudguard as well as leaving debris for the cars following. Has happened twice to me. Pressures always kept correct and not overweight or over speed.
Had a quick look at mine last night and I am running these:
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m88b483s1692p115341/Hank...
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m88b483s1692p115341/Hank...
iguana said:
In 12inch Maxmilers are ace, i do mega commercial miles on these,
Nice to know, given that I just replaced all 4 on my trailer with Maxmilers after a blowout on the way to Shelsley Walsh last year (fortunately at 30mph within 2 miles of the event and not at 75mph (yes, yes, I know) on the motorway.)You should replace trailer tyres every 5 years or so. Mine were over 10 years old.
Just to conform the Hankooks I rate are the RA08, I also run these on the vans & get really good life, in fact on the trailers & on van fronts (rears I do wear out due to load) they get binned with age as I'm unhappy running perished tyres- rather than wear usually & prob the min use they get a year is 50k miles pa, up to 100kpa, in fact I'd not be surprised if those 155 12 inch have done 200k miles & still not worn out!
The 10 inch on my big motorshuttle on the other hand, christ they last naff all miles, would be surprised if I get 5k miles out the compass ones, but that's more a trailer design fault with the treble axle & its not just me, pals who run the same also wear then out as quickly, inner edge always.
The 10 inch on my big motorshuttle on the other hand, christ they last naff all miles, would be surprised if I get 5k miles out the compass ones, but that's more a trailer design fault with the treble axle & its not just me, pals who run the same also wear then out as quickly, inner edge always.
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