This is a typical example of the work we handle, based on how this kind of job is normally carried out. It is not a record of an individual customer’s visit.
For tradespeople, couriers and local businesses around Bicester, a van off the road is lost work. Van tyre problems tend to show up at the start of a shift in a yard or on a driveway, or during the day at a customer’s site. Replacing the tyre where the van already is saves a trip to a tyre centre and the wait that goes with it.
The situation
Van tyres work harder than most car tyres. Typical problems include:
- punctures picked up on building sites and in yards
- sidewall damage from kerbs, loading bays and tight access
- uneven or rapid wear from carrying heavy loads
- a tyre that no longer meets the legal tread depth
The right tyre for a working van
Van tyres are usually built for heavier loads, and many carry a “C” marking for commercial use. The replacement must match the load index and speed rating required for the van, not just the size. Send us the registration and the full size and markings from the sidewall if you can read them, so we can check the correct tyre and its availability.
Fitting at a business, yard or site
Most van tyre replacements can be done where the van is parked. Give us the site address, where the van is and a contact on site. Let us know about gates, height barriers or permissions needed to access the vehicle. If the van is loaded, tell us, as it can affect how it is lifted safely.
How the work is carried out
The van is lifted safely, the wheel removed and the tyre replaced using the mobile fitting equipment. The wheel is balanced with digital balancing equipment before being refitted. If more than one tyre needs attention, or a puncture might be repairable, we can discuss that on the same visit.
Keeping the downtime short
Telling us everything in the first call is the quickest way to get the van moving again: the location, the tyre details and how many tyres need attention. We aim to reach you within 30 minutes, subject to traffic, technician and tyre availability.
Get this sorted
For the full service details, see our mobile van tyre fitting service. We provide this 24/7 across Bicester and the surrounding towns, or you can go back to the Mobile Tyre Fitting Bicester homepage.