What the job includes
- Commercial (C-rated) tyres with the right load index
- Fitting and balancing where the van is parked
- Pressures set to the van maker's laden figures
- Wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench
- The old tyres taken away
Van tyre fitting in London
A van waiting for tyres holds up the work, so we fit van tyres where the van is: at the yard, on a site or outside your home. London is about 6 miles in a straight line from our only base at Brent Cross, NW2. We give you an arrival time when you call.
Van tyres
How van tyre fitting works
Van tyres are built for heavier loads than car tyres, so a replacement must match the size, load index and speed rating on the sidewall, or exceed them. Many vans use C-rated, reinforced tyres. We fit van tyres where the van is parked, on firm, level ground, and balance the wheels there.
The price depends on the size, the brand and the number of tyres. We confirm the price on the call. The price is the same at any hour.
Van tyres
Firm ground for a heavy vehicle
A loaded van is heavy to jack. The fitter needs firm, level ground such as concrete or tarmac, not gravel, grass or a slope. Tell us if the van is fully loaded.
If it has twin rear wheels or is above 3.5 tonnes, say so on the call, and we will tell you there and then whether we can do the job.
Van tyres
Yards, units and building sites
On private ground, such as a yard, an industrial unit or a building site, we need the owner's or site manager's permission and safe access for the fitter. Tell us about any site rules, such as signing in or wearing hi-vis.
On the street, we cannot work on a red route such as the North Circular (A406), the A12 or the A2, so a van parked on one needs to move to a side street or private ground. If the car is in a controlled parking zone permit bay, tell us so the fitter can park legally beside it. The ULEZ charges for driving a non-compliant van, not for one standing still while we work.
Before you call
What to have ready, and the price
- The full size from the sidewall, including the C and the load index
- Where the van is, and how the fitter gets onto the site
- The locking wheel nut key, if it has locking nuts
- How many tyres need replacing
Tread and age
When a tyre needs replacing
Most tyres have small raised bars in the main grooves, called tread wear indicators. When the tread is worn level with them, the tyre is at the legal limit. A 20p coin is a rough check: if the outer band of the coin shows when it is pushed into the main grooves, the tread may be close to the limit.
Grip in the wet falls away well before the limit, so many drivers replace tyres at around 3 mm. Age matters too: cracking in the sidewall or between the tread blocks means the rubber is perishing, even on a tyre with plenty of tread left.
Step by step
From your call to the finished job
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Tell us what happened
Tell us the van's tyre size, its registration and where it will be parked, by phone or WhatsApp.
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Agree what happens next
You hear what the job involves and the options for your car. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
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Work at the car
The fitter comes to your home, your workplace or a safe place to park, raises the car on a jack and does the job beside it.
Checked before the fitter leaves
Before the fitter leaves, the wheel is checked for security and the tyre pressure is set to the maker's figure.
Before the visit
Getting the car ready
Leave the locking wheel nut key somewhere easy to find, such as the driver's seat or the glovebox, and tell us if the car will be at work rather than at home.
You do not need to stay with the car for the whole job, but someone needs to hand over the keys and agree the work. If the car is in a residents' bay or a work car park, check the fitter can park close to it.
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Around the area
Neighbourhoods, roads and nearby towns
These are the neighbourhoods, postcode districts and main roads on record for this area. Whether we can take a particular job depends on the diary and the distance from our base, so the call always decides.
Neighbourhoods and villages
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
Postcode districts
- SW
- WC
- DA
- KT
- SM
- UB
Main roads
- M25
- M1 J1
Landmarks
- The O2
- Canary Wharf
The same service in nearby towns
Questions
Questions and answers
Can I fit car tyres to my van?
Only if the handbook allows that size and load index. Many vans need a C-rated tyre, and a tyre with a lower load index than the van needs is unsafe when it is loaded.
What pressure should a loaded van run at?
Use the loaded figure in the handbook or on the door pillar sticker, which on many vans is higher than the unladen figure. Check the pressures when the tyres are cold.
Can the fitter work in a hospital, station or retail park car park?
Yes, if the site allows it. Supermarket, retail park and station car parks are private ground, so the owner's permission comes first. Places of this kind in this area include:
- Heathrow Airport
- Wembley Stadium
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre
- Croydon town centre
What does the C on a van tyre mean?
It stands for commercial. C-marked tyres are built to carry the higher loads of a van.
Why are there two load numbers on my van tyre?
The first is the load for a single wheel and the second for twin rear wheels. A replacement should match both.
Do you bring the tyre with you?
Common sizes are often on the van; other sizes are sourced for the job. Send the size from the sidewall when you call so the right tyre can be found.
Do new tyres come with a warranty?
New tyres carry the manufacturer's warranty against defects. It does not cover damage from punctures, kerbs or potholes.
Can you come to the motorway?
We never work on the carriageway of a motorway or main road, on a hard shoulder, in a smart motorway emergency area or on a slip road. If the car can be driven safely, leave at the next exit, stop away from traffic and then call.
Can you work on the street outside my house?
Yes, if it is legal to park there and the car is not blocking traffic. A quiet residential street is usually fine; a busy main road or a red route is not.
How much will it cost?
The price depends on the tyre size, the tier you choose and the work needed.
Helpful guides
Tyre advice worth reading
Van tyres carry heavier loads than car tyres. What the C and load markings mean, the tread law and MOT rules for vans, and how to choose.
Correct tyre pressure for your car, and what under-inflated tyres do
Find your car's recommended tyre pressure on the door placard or in the handbook, and learn how to set it correctly for load and conditions on UK roads.
Tyre load index and speed rating explained, with full charts
The load index and speed rating on your tyre matter for safety and the law. Here's what those final numbers and letters mean, and why matching them is vital.
All tyre help here
Every tyre service, done at the car
Call or WhatsApp us
Tell us where the van is
Send the van's tyre size and where it will be parked. Tell us what has happened and the make and model of the vehicle. The price is given on the call.