Guest tyke65 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If I tow in France, the van has to have tyres with the same rating as the towing car. That means that if I tow the van with my Golf GTI 30 (225/40/18 ZR) I will need the same spec tyres for the van. Can I get 180 mph tyres for the van? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If I tow in France, the van has to have tyres with the same rating as the towing car. That means that if I tow the van with my Golf GTI 30 (225/40/18 ZR) I will need the same spec tyres for the van. Can I get 180 mph tyres for the van? I am sure that for temporary imports (i. e. holidays) if the unit is legal in the uk, it is legal in the EU, therefore tyres should not be an issue. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong Martin W Quote Discovery D3 HSE + Coachman VIP 575/4 2016 www.pennplanning.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan leslie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If I tow in France, the van has to have tyres with the same rating as the towing car. That means that if I tow the van with my Golf GTI 30 (225/40/18 ZR) I will need the same spec tyres for the van. Can I get 180 mph tyres for the van? don't know Tyke, but I'd love to see you towing at 180mph Quote Bessacarr Cameo 525 towed by SsangYong Rexton 2.2 auto in Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerL Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 ZR tyres aren't rated at 180mph, they're simply rated at >150mph. Y rated tyres are ok up to 186mph. For France, as long as your caravan tyres are rated for 87mph, N rated and above, you shouldn't have any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerL Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I am sure that for temporary imports (i. e. holidays) if the unit is legal in the uk, it is legal in the EU, therefore tyres should not be an issue. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong Martin W Yes and no - that concession is correct as far as the motor vehicle goes - it doesn't apply to trailers or outfits. EC rules don't always apply in France !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianinhull Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 My Bailey handbook say that tyres on my S7 Provence must not exceed 81mph, Im off to France this year are the tyres OK, do I have to change tyres as vans only a month old. Doubt I will be exceeding 60mph. Brian Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blue '07 X Trail Aventura 2. 2dci, S7 Pageant Provence + Truma MK2 Original Mover, Blue Kampa Rally 390 Awning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerL Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 My Bailey handbook say that tyres on my S7 Provence must not exceed 81mph, Im off to France this year are the tyres OK, do I have to change tyres as vans only a month old. Doubt I will be exceeding 60mph. Brian I've not heard of caravanners specifying different tyres for French holidays, even if they take advantage of their higher towing limit (81mph in the dry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) France requires tyres suitable for the maximum legal speed, 130 kph, on ALL vehicles permitted to travel, legally, at that speed. So, car + trailer = 130 kph. Edited March 19, 2009 by beejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan leslie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 what with signs on the rear of long outfits in Spain (see other thread) and now possible different tyres in France, its all getting a bit ridiculous thought one the the so called advantages of the EU was standardisation - guess not (apart from EMPs and our MPs expenses of course, but don't get me started Quote Bessacarr Cameo 525 towed by SsangYong Rexton 2.2 auto in Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerL Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 what with signs on the rear of long outfits in Spain (see other thread) and now possible different tyres in France, its all getting a bit ridiculous thought one the the so called advantages of the EU was standardisation - guess not (apart from EMPs and our MPs expenses of course, but don't get me started Try buying tyres which can't be used in France - I can't find any A-L rated tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
602 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 don't know Tyke, but I'd love to see you towing at 180mph Hi, A mate had a police "scanner". He tuned into a police chase. ......a stolen trailer horsebox being chased over the Brecon Beacons at 100mph. 602 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenester Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 France requires tyres suitable for the maximum legal speed, 130 kph, on ALL vehicles permitted to travel, legally, at that speed. So, car + trailer = 130 kph. My understanding also. This regulation has been in place for many years and is not something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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