It may not seem obvious at first glance, but van tyres actually play quite an important role in keeping the nation’s economy running. Indeed, whether carrying goods for delivery, taking tradesmen to their work, or in any of the other essential roles played by vans, it’s quite clear that we all depend on van tyres. So perhaps it’s a sign that the economy is beginning to move again, but according to reliable sources van registrations are on the increase which of course means that more van tyres will be needed.
Of course this also means that apart from those van tyres fitted as original equipment by the manufacturers, the demand for replacements will similarly increase as the originals become worn. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) who reported these increased statistics do not comment on van tyres as such of course, but on registrations of new vehicles. Nevertheless, it is good news for the economy because the sales of van tyres fell dramatically during the recent recession.
It’s important to remember of course that van tyres play an important role for their van owners in helping to keep their vehicles on their road and thus earning a living, whilst still providing the necessary grip, steering and braking that is essential for safety. In addition, van tyres are required to deliver high mileage, good ride comfort and low noise qualities. This is not simply to protect the goods being carried of course, because the right tyres help to reduce stress for the driver and passengers over a long working day.
As you might expect, the design and construction of van tyres differs quite markedly from that of the tyres made for passenger cars. Load carrying capacity is perhaps the most noticeable difference but good resistance to cuts, abrasion and general wear and tear are all very important features. Indeed most commercial operators, working to carefully controlled budgets, look for van tyres that offer high reliability as well as high mileage, because of the business problems that can be caused by a breakdown.
All of the leading tyre manufacturers offer a range of van tyres, and the ultimate choice of which is fitted as original equipment depends on a range of commercial choices including supply and availability. When it comes to which van tyres to fit as replacement for the worn originals, many van operators will choose to fit the same, since this simplifies choice and reduces risk. And although cost is always a consideration, fleet operators generally opt for lowest cost in use for van tyres rather than lowest purchase price.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.look4articles.com/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.look4articles.com/images/rss.jpg "XML Feed For RSS")