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 Warwick
We fit tyres to vans and light commercial vehicles where they are parked, so the van does not have to go to a garage and lose a working day.
Warwick is about 76 miles in a straight line from our only base at Brent Cross, NW2 (further by road). We have no base or van stationed nearby. Call and we will tell you straight away whether we can take the job; if we can, the arrival time is given on the 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.
Tell us the full size from the sidewall, including the load index, and whether the van is loaded, because a loaded van can be harder to jack safely. Common sizes are often on the van; other sizes are sourced for the job. Our main van tyres page, linked below, has more detail.
Where we can work
Where the van needs to be
- Firm, level ground: a yard, a drive or a street where parking is allowed. Soft ground and slopes are not safe for lifting a heavy vehicle.
- On a business site, such as Warwick Technology Park or Trident Park Industrial Estate, we need the agreement of whoever runs it.
- If the van is fully loaded, tell us; some weight may need to come off before it can be jacked safely.
- If a tyre fails on the M40, the A46 or another main road, get off at the next exit if it is safe and follow the Highway Code. We never work anywhere on a motorway, including its slip roads.
Van tyres
Ordering the right tyre before the trip
Van sizes and load ratings vary widely. Common sizes are often on the van; other sizes are sourced for the job, and on a trip of this length we want the right tyres before the fitter sets off. Read the full sidewall marking when you call. For worn tyres, booking a few days ahead gives the best chance of a yes; a van off the road with a flat is fitted in if the diary allows.
Pricing
Pricing for vans and fleets
The price depends on size, load rating, brand and how many tyres you need, and is confirmed on the call. The price is the same at any hour.
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
- Warwick Gates
- Chase Meadow
- Woodloes Park
- Packmores
- Myton
- Hatton Park
- Hampton Magna
- Barford
- Cliff Hill
- Emscote
- Myton Park
Postcode districts
- CV34
- CV35
Main roads
- A429
- A425
- A4177
Landmarks
- St Nicholas Park
The same service in nearby towns
Questions
Questions and answers
Can you fit twin rear wheels or larger vans?
Tell us the vehicle, its weight class and the tyre marking. We will say honestly on the call whether it is a job we can do.
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:
- Warwick station
Can I put car tyres on my van?
Only if the handbook or the vehicle plate allows that size and load index. Most vans need C-marked tyres to carry their rated load.
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.
Can you fit van tyres at our yard?
Yes, with the site's permission and room around the wheel. Tell us how many vans there are and where they will be.
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.
Can you fit tyres at my workplace?
Yes, if the site is happy for the work to be done there and there is room around the wheel. Tell us the address and where the car is parked on site.
Can I bring the car to you instead?
No. Rescue Tyres is fully mobile and works from one base at Brent Cross, NW2, which is not open to walk-in customers. The fitter comes to the car.
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.
Do you charge more in the evening or at the weekend?
We work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays when the diary allows, at the same price as a weekday job.
Helpful guides
Tyre advice worth reading
Electric van tyres: what's different
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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.
Fleet tyre management: cutting cost and downtime
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Call to check we can take the job
Tell us where the van is
Send the van's tyre size and where it will be parked. The price is given on the call.