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Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 863

ickle wrote:
There won't be any proof until there is a problem and a sharp eyed assurance assessor sees an odd tyre reads the speed rating and says it may have been a contributory factor in the accident & as an undeclared modification with a insufficient speed rated tyre we will not pay the claim.....

Only if you are exceeding the speed rating. A tyre rated for 68mph in a 30mph limit would be fine. they seriously wouldn't sell tyres with lower speed ratings otherwise.... and as they do, it kind of hints (very clearly) that they are perfectly legal to run.

12th Mar 2025 3:20pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 863

ickle wrote:
Chicken Drumstick wrote:
Ianh wrote:
Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.

Of course it wouldn't.... else why would such tyres exist in the first place.

Agricultural vehicles limited to 40mph?

Nope. Ag vehicles are limited based on steering type.

12th Mar 2025 3:21pm

johnlad

Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 69

ickle wrote:
Can you imagine any insurance company saying 'Ok that will be alright' if you fit tyres that aren't capable of 70mph unless you've a proper calibrated speed limiter set to say 60?

Yes I can as I have always declared all my modifications on an agreed value form and the insurance company pass it to there underwriter to confirm all is well.
It doesn’t cost a great deal more either. Last renewal was £315.

12th Mar 2025 4:03pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1847

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

The Motor Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2001
16. Tyres
6. Each wheel on each axle shall be equipped with a tyre which has a load capacity such that when the axle is loaded to its maximum permitted axle weight, the weight transmitted to the road surface by that tyre does not exceed that load capacity.

7. The speed capability of all tyres fitted shall be not less than the maximum design speed of the vehicle.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/25/schedule/3/made

12th Mar 2025 5:07pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1847

Chicken Drumstick wrote:
ickle wrote:
Chicken Drumstick wrote:
Ianh wrote:
Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.

Of course it wouldn't.... else why would such tyres exist in the first place.

Agricultural vehicles limited to 40mph?

Nope. Ag vehicles are limited based on steering type.

The limit for agricultural motor vehicles is 40mph, but they must meet design specifications as set out in the Road Traffic Regulation Act, the Construction and Use (C&U) regulations. Requirements include sprung back axle, specialist brakes and tyres. See NFU Business Guide

12th Mar 2025 5:13pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2232

Nice presentation of the facts Ickle

12th Mar 2025 10:09pm

stevew

Member Since: 16 Feb 2025
Location: suffolk
Posts: 1

I have a 1987 land rover 90, with 235 /70R16 106T, I would like to install Goodrich, what sizes would any body recommend?

Steve

5th Apr 2025 8:46pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 863

Ianh wrote:
Nice presentation of the facts Ickle

Odd comment. Are you part of their fan club. Or do you get paid for the compliments?

Last edited by Chicken Drumstick on 5th Apr 2025 9:21pm. Edited 1 time in total

5th Apr 2025 9:14pm

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 863

ickle wrote:
Chicken Drumstick wrote:
ickle wrote:
Chicken Drumstick wrote:
Ianh wrote:
Speed rating of K (68 mph Max ) is below spec for normal road use and would likely present some insurance issues for on road use.

Of course it wouldn't.... else why would such tyres exist in the first place.

Agricultural vehicles limited to 40mph?

Nope. Ag vehicles are limited based on steering type.

The limit for agricultural motor vehicles is 40mph, but they must meet design specifications as set out in the Road Traffic Regulation Act, the Construction and Use (C&U) regulations. Requirements include sprung back axle, specialist brakes and tyres. See NFU Business Guide

"The majority of tractors may travel at up to 40 km/h (around 25 mph). However, some tractors built to higher specifications are permitted to be driven at up to 40 mph (around 65 km/h). The higher speed limit applies to tractors that have (among other requirements) all-wheel suspension, braking efficiency of 50%, pneumatic tyres, a speedometer and a horn. The exact requirements are contained in the Construction and Use Regulations 1986 (as amended)."

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...ember-2017

Pretty sure in the C&U Reg cited in the above link, it will also say about the steering. Vehicles with non direct steering, e.g. no direct mechanical linkage are not deemed as 'fast tractors'. We have a 'small' FastTrac 1135 on the farm which has steering like this. And while it is quite quick for a tractor, is limited in top speed compared to the 'big' FastTracs of the day.

5th Apr 2025 9:20pm

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