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Q I am having difficulty obtaining radial
5th June 1970, Page 99
5th June 1970
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— Q I am having difficulty obtaining radial
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tyres for a Ford Transit 30 22cwt van. Could you explain why this is? Also, is it in fact advantageous to fit radials on this vehicle?
Would you confirm that for this model the manufacturer's designed plated axle weights are: 1.01 tons front axle; 1.36 tons rear axle?
A It appears that there is an acute national ^ shortage of the two sizes of radial tyres which are suitable for this vehicle. ie 195-14 (tubeless) and 750-14 (tubed). There has been a general shortage of radial tyres for some time. Radials on this vehicle are of little advantage apart, perhaps, from giving you a little longer life than cross-ply tyres.
The plated weights for the vehicle are 1.04 tons front axle and 1.46 tons rear axle.