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Switching tyres

  • 27-01-2015 6:07pm
    #1
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, I have a primastar van with 195/65/16 tyres on it that need changing , I have a set of alloys in the shed that came off a 3 series bmw with new 205 /55/16 tyres on them ... Question is, can i take tyres off alloys and fit on van wheels or will there be an issue with height/width difference .. Dont want to put alloys on van so if tyres can switch over so best! Cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    You need commercial tyres for a van its a doe failure if they are not properly rated for the size of van.


  • #3
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Triboro


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    You need commercial tyres for a van its a doe failure if they are not properly rated for the size of van.

    Oh ok, so apart from a doe failure would the switch work anyway,thanks!


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You can try www.willtheyfit.com


  • #5
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    Triboro wrote:
    Oh ok, so apart from a doe failure would the switch work anyway,thanks!


    yeah more than likely its only 10mm higher on the sidewall and 10mm wider but car tyres are not designed for carrying any weight.


  • #6
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    biko wrote: »
    You can try www.willtheyfit.com

    Is there a "will they disintegrate or pop due to incorrect load rating" site?

    Catchy name ha?


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  • #7
    Triboro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Triboro


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    yeah more than likely its only 10mm higher on the sidewall and 10mm wider but car tyres are not designed for carrying any weight.

    Sound, thanks!


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