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Hi there folks

my van currently has 185 x 65 x 14 wheels, I need a spare as one didnt come with it.

I have seen a 175 x 65 x 14 brand new on ebay, could i use this as a temporary fix or do i need to buy the exact same size etc as a spare?

Thanks

M 

It depends on how far you intend to use it

We had to tow from Spain on the steel spare after kerbing a tyre

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

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.

Try this note from the CC club

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/AA21C69D-ADCD-4264-9BE5-090BDEC6EF81/0/TyresandWheels.pdf

basically confirms the points raised above

Phil

Contact a caravan dismantler who should be able to supply you with the correct size wheel - then buy a matching tyre to those on your van.

http://www.uk.best-price.com/search/landing/query/caravan+dismantlers/s/google/altk/Miscellaneous+Books/koid/5640510578/

Give a few Bailey dealers a call, a steel spare wheel can't be that costly. I reckon one or two will have a rim they can sell you.

BB

if stuck there are lots here.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/category/7247-Trailer/Caravan_Wheels

http://www.western-towing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_Wheel_Rims_14_inch.html

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