For all the naysayers, just to prove i campaign on towing issues in general and not just target a-frames,
Question? Following an issue with wheels/tyres on a colleagues new car transporter trailer, I was prompted to have a closer look at my own 12 month old, 2tonne platform trailer. I’ve discovered that while the tyres are rated at 500kg each, the rims are only rated at 345kg each at 58mph. (That information is not readily available to the end-user, it’s only on the wheel rim manufacturer’s website). My questions now are 1. how does a trailer with under-spec’d rims obtain type approval and, more importantly, 2. what will be the consequences and who will take the responsibility if I have an issue? I’ve no doubt my supplier has bought rims/tyres in as an assembly in good faith but who is supplying the industry with underspec’d wheel rims? I have written to the trailer manufacturer and await their response … #TowLegal #TowSafe #TowSafe4Freddie
NOTE: If you have issues of a similar nature, the place to report is the DVSA Market Surveillance Unit. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-someone-making-or-selling-unsafe-or-illegal-vehicles-or-parts
UPDATE: The wheel supplier has liaised with the Italian Manufacturer (after intervention by the DVSA) and a new Certificate of Compliance has been issued. This has not yet reflected in the manufacturers webpage.
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