caravan spare wheel needed help!!

willsp2007 · 17-03-2009, 21:27

we are going away in a week or two and have just discovered my caravan spare wheel is missing the storage place is secure ,and they are not admitting it happened there, as i never checked it when i took it back its off a sterling eccles explorer twin axle van its size is 155 x 13'' for an alko chassis ,caravan supplies round here are no help where do you think i can find one? looked at some sort of rubber spray type thing that seals and inflates tyre wondering if this would be any good on a caravan? thanks for your help will scarborough

tezzer · 17-03-2009, 21:32

hi willsp2007, you coulod try e-bay and see if there is one near to where you live, so you ncan collect,

tezzer

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 17-03-2009, 22:20

our ta uses 155(/80)x13s which certainly used to be common on things like my old mk2
escort so shouldnt be an issue, think towsure.com stock them, certainly should be able
to get a rim then tyre from kwikfit etc.

(RIP) PLANK · 17-03-2009, 23:08

dont forget you caravan will need van tyres! usualy 6 ply not car tyres I have found this to my cost, the cornering forces on a twin axel will find the wealest tyre! I will look in my spare whell collection when i get a chance and let you knoe if i have anything suitable.

MudLifeCrisis · 17-03-2009, 23:50

Look here for caravan breakers ,hopefully some near you.

http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/cara...g/breakers.htm

As said make sure they are 6 or 8 ply tyres and also not too old .Caravan tyres should be changed when 5 years old,7 years max.

Brian

willsp2007 · 18-03-2009, 00:24

thanks very much will be having a look and ring round tomoorrow as were meant to be going end of next week first time this year

zippy · 18-03-2009, 21:29

You will get the tyre you need at a good local independent tyre fitters. They should stock all tyres needed from car to tractor tyres.

On the subject of tyre puncture repair, i have heard of mixed reviews. Some vanners swear by it and some hate it. They will probably get you home but i would take it very slow.

Regards
Lee

zippy656 · 18-03-2009, 22:18

ive got one, cause it eiter that or pay out for the spare, hopefully id never need it.

£7 or £95.. and not use it...

(RIP) PLANK · 19-03-2009, 16:48

a thought bout tyre repair 'in a can' i dont think it would be a good idea if you have tyron saftey bands fitted!

I still havent had a chance to look through the sare wheels i have, sorry

20-03-2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by willsp2007

we are going away in a week or two and have just discovered my caravan spare wheel is missing the storage place is secure ,and they are not admitting it happened there, as i never checked it when i took it back its off a sterling eccles explorer twin axle van its size is 155 x 13'' for an alko chassis ,caravan supplies round here are no help where do you think i can find one? looked at some sort of rubber spray type thing that seals and inflates tyre wondering if this would be any good on a caravan? thanks for your help will scarborough

hi i have a spare wheel for a caravan off a crown reagent its brand new and never been on a caravan i bought it years ago from a local garage would you be interested in buying this for twenty five pounds you will not be dissapointed ! you can give me a call on 01204707559 0r email me on markterrier@msn.com

17-03-2009, 21:27	#1
willsp2007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north yorkshire Vehicle: terrano 2 2.7tdi se lwb Posts: 47	caravan spare wheel needed help!! we are going away in a week or two and have just discovered my caravan spare wheel is missing the storage place is secure ,and they are not admitting it happened there, as i never checked it when i took it back its off a sterling eccles explorer twin axle van its size is 155 x 13'' for an alko chassis ,caravan supplies round here are no help where do you think i can find one? looked at some sort of rubber spray type thing that seals and inflates tyre wondering if this would be any good on a caravan? thanks for your help will scarborough

17-03-2009, 22:20	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	our ta uses 155(/80)x13s which certainly used to be common on things like my old mk2 escort so shouldnt be an issue, think towsure.com stock them, certainly should be able to get a rim then tyre from kwikfit etc. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

17-03-2009, 21:32	#2
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	hi willsp2007, you coulod try e-bay and see if there is one near to where you live, so you ncan collect, tezzer

17-03-2009, 23:08	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	dont forget you caravan will need van tyres! usualy 6 ply not car tyres I have found this to my cost, the cornering forces on a twin axel will find the wealest tyre! I will look in my spare whell collection when i get a chance and let you knoe if i have anything suitable.

17-03-2009, 23:50	#5
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	Look here for caravan breakers ,hopefully some near you. http://www.caravanningnow.co.uk/cara...g/breakers.htm As said make sure they are 6 or 8 ply tyres and also not too old .Caravan tyres should be changed when 5 years old,7 years max. Brian

18-03-2009, 00:24	#6
willsp2007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north yorkshire Vehicle: terrano 2 2.7tdi se lwb Posts: 47	thanks very much will be having a look and ring round tomoorrow as were meant to be going end of next week first time this year

18-03-2009, 21:29	#7
zippy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NI Vehicle: 01 terrano 2.7 lwb Posts: 210	You will get the tyre you need at a good local independent tyre fitters. They should stock all tyres needed from car to tractor tyres. On the subject of tyre puncture repair, i have heard of mixed reviews. Some vanners swear by it and some hate it. They will probably get you home but i would take it very slow. Regards Lee

18-03-2009, 22:18	#8
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	ive got one, cause it eiter that or pay out for the spare, hopefully id never need it. £7 or £95.. and not use it...

19-03-2009, 16:48	#9
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	a thought bout tyre repair 'in a can' i dont think it would be a good idea if you have tyron saftey bands fitted! I still havent had a chance to look through the sare wheels i have, sorry