What's included
- Removing and refitting wheels on vans and SUVs
- Fitting and removing C-type load tyres
- Bead seating and balancing large wheels
- Dual wheels on minibuses
- Setting pressure for the load
- Tightening fixings to the right torque
How it works and how long it takes
- BookingOnline, pick your vehicle type (minibus, crossover, 4×4) and tyre size: the time is calculated for your vehicle.
- Check-inWe inspect the wheels, paying attention to C-type tyres and pressure for the load.
- The changeWe remove, refit, balance and put the wheels back on.
- Final checkWe set the pressure, re-torque the fixings and advise on tyre condition.
Changing tyres on a minibus or 4×4 takes longer than on a car: the booking form works out the exact time for your vehicle type.
Vehicles and rim sizes
Minibuses and vans (C-type tyres, R15C–R17C, dual wheels), crossovers and MPVs R15–R20+, body-on-frame 4×4s and pickups R15–R18+.
- Minibuses, C-type tyres
- Crossovers and MPVs R17–R20+
- 4×4s and pickups
- Dual wheels
When you need it
- Seasonal tyre change on a van or SUV
- A regular tyre shop can't handle the large size
- A C-type load tyre needs replacing
- Uneven wear from wrong pressure under load
What makes C-type tyres different
Tyres with a C in the size (for example 215/65 R16C) are built for heavier loads and have a stiffer carcass. They're harder to fit and run at higher pressure than car tyres. We take that into account and set the pressure for your load.
No queue for big vehicles
A large van is awkward to put in a general queue. With a booking you arrive at your time, and the form allows for the extra time a van needs.
What's different about van tyre fitting
Minibus and van wheels are heavier, and C-type tyres have a stiffer bead, so fitting them takes more effort and care. The fitter makes sure the bead seats properly on the rim and checks the bead seat for rust that can cause a slow leak.
Correct pressure matters especially for vans: it's much higher than for cars and often differs between the front and rear axles. We set the pressure to the manufacturer's figures, and if your van often runs fully loaded we'll tell you what to aim for.
Crossovers and 4x4s with large wheels
Book crossovers and 4x4s with R17–R20+ rims and low-profile tyres in this category too. Large wheels are heavier, low-profile tyres are easier to damage when fitting, and balancing them takes precision.
When booking on the website, choose 'Van', 'Minivan / crossover' or '4×4' and your tyre size. The system then sets aside enough time and you'll see an estimated price from the price list.
What else to check
A van often works every day and carries loads, so its tyres wear faster and less evenly. During the change the fitter checks the tread, sidewalls and valves, and if the wear is uneven, suggests a wheel alignment check.
If you need new C-type tyres, check what's in stock at the shop next to the bay: buy and fit in one visit.
C-type tyre markings and load
The letter C after the rim size, for example 215/65 R16C, means a commercial tyre: it has a reinforced carcass and a higher load index than a car tyre of the same size. Fitting ordinary car tyres to a van designed for C-type tyres isn't a good idea: they carry the weight worse and wear faster.
The load and speed index is on the sidewall next to the size. When fitting, the fitter checks it against your vehicle's requirements and will tell you if something doesn't match.
Dual rear wheels
Some vans and light trucks have dual rear wheels, two on each side. Fitting and balancing them takes longer, because there are more wheels and the inner one is harder to reach. When booking, choose the 'Dual wheels' size and the system will set aside enough time.
With dual wheels it's especially important that both tyres have the same pressure; otherwise one of them carries more weight and wears faster.