Trade vans setting off down the A21 towards the M25 or loading on Deptford streets need the right load-rated tyre, and in Lewisham it is fitted where the van is parked.
A lot of Lewisham's working vans start the day from home. Plumbers, electricians and decorators leave them overnight on terraces in Hither Green, Catford and Bellingham, then join the A21 or the South Circular. Deliveries to Deptford High Street and Lewisham Shopping Centre begin early. The A2 and A20 carry port traffic that sheds metal, and a van tyre that collects some of it first thing can end a working day before it has begun.
On a commercial tyre, look for a C directly following the rim diameter, then a load rating commonly split into two figures, for single and twin wheel use. The replacement must meet the rating on the van's plate, not merely the size. Read the whole marking off the sidewall, or photograph it and send it over WhatsApp, and say whether the van is loaded. You get the price on the call, and the fitter only sets off for Lewisham once you have agreed it.
A level Sydenham or Grove Park driveway, a Deptford estate car park with permission, or a flat Catford side street. Red routes such as Lee High Road, Lewisham Way and the Dover road through New Cross are unworkable.
| Postcodes | SE4, SE6, SE8, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE23, SE26, SE3 |
|---|---|
| Typical arrival | Typically 60 to 90 minutes |
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Jacking a van full of materials takes a solid, flat surface, so concrete or tarmac beats a cambered verge every time. On a steep Forest Hill or Sydenham street, a flatter spot close by is the safer choice. Electric vans on Lewisham rounds need tyres rated for their extra weight, and one with a low noise figure on its label suits the quiet drivetrain. Tyres for HGVs are not part of the work.
Lewisham van with a tyre problem? Send the sidewall marking and the van's location.
