Tyres, size and pressures

[Enzoforever]

Hi, new owner of a bongo. Just been checking out bits on the van that might need attention in the near future. I checked tyres, they seem okay however they are not staggered. All four are 215/65/15 96H and these are on a 2L petrol auto. What's your thoughts?

Cheers
Mark

[Bob]

That's fine, lots of us fit the same size all round.

What you can't do is fit 195s on the rear as they are below spec for the back.

[Enzoforever]

Thank you Bob. When I need to change tyres, I was considering all season tyres as I will be using my Bongo daily, although low mileage. What's your thoughts on what sizes I should get, the wheels are all 15 6JJ , I'm assuming this is standard?

Cheers
Mark

[Enzoforever]

Also can I have recommendations for Tyre pressures on my current set up ie. Front and rear 215/65/15 96H's thank you
Mark

[Bob]

My winter tyres are the same size as you have fitted, not sure of the wheel offset but 15" steels are standard and I can't think anyone would swap for different steelies.

Mazda recommend front 32 psi, rear 34 psi.

Many of us run a little higher, personaly f 38, r 40, which has worked well for 10 years.

Note the 96 load rating is important and this is the minimum for the rear.

[Gasy]

I was 40 all round
As for tyres look at the time usually offers on from someone
Just google a review of them
If you buy over the net
Budget for £10 fitting, balancing and new valves per wheel
Don't bother going to kwic flit or some of the other main dealers
They won't fit them as they don't have the nut torques on there system for a bongo

[Enzoforever]

Thanks guys, yeah not specific to bongos that "don't go to kwik fit" advice, robbing gets. My 15s are alloys by the way, not steelies. So I'm gonna wait for a few months at least and get 4 all season tyres. Would it beneficial to stagger the tyres or keep all same, any info?

Thank you
Mark

[Bob]

I was 40 all round
As for tyres look at the time usually offers on from someone
Just google a review of them
If you buy over the net
Budget for £10 fitting, balancing and new valves per wheel
Don't bother going to kwic flit or some of the other main dealers
They won't fit them as they don't have the nut torques on there system for a bongo

For the record 120nm - 88lb/ft

[Northern Bongolow]

your correct tyre sizes and profile and load and speed ratings should be on the door closure panel, or in the hand book, any alteration could affect the handling/safety and most importantly whether the very nice insurance man will pay you if the worst was to happen. any modifications to the standard will need to be given to your company.

[Enzoforever]

Yeah good points, cheers

[Bob]

When you say 'Stagger the tyres' I'm guessing you mean fitting the smaller size on the front.

There's no advantage to that.

When buying your new tyres make sure you have a spare of the same rolling circumference, not so vital with a 2wd, but you want it sitting square on the road if you need to use it.

[Enzoforever]

Yes Bob I mean smaller front 195/70/15 and rear 215/65/15. These are standard and I was just making sure my 215/65/15 all the same was not a problem but I think I'm gonna go back to standard when the time comes to change the tyres. Thanks for all your input

[cmm303]

Yes Bob I mean smaller front 195/70/15 and rear 215/65/15. These are standard and I was just making sure my 215/65/15 all the same was not a problem but I think I'm gonna go back to standard when the time comes to change the tyres. Thanks for all your input

One advantage of having the same tyre all round is that you can rotate them if you need to even out wear. Not saying you should have uneven wear