Mytyres Unburdens Itself on Van Overloading

Commenting on the results of a recent Vehicle and Operator Service Agency’s (VOSA) Effectiveness Report, mytyres.co.uk says Britain’s van drivers have an “unenviable record” when it comes to overloading. The online retailer, part of the Delticom family of internet portals, adds that the impact of such behaviour upon tyres – which it adds are also often under-inflated – can be reduced operating life and a possible blow out.

Tyres carrying excessive loads, mytyres.co.uk explains, cause increased heat build up and this adversely affects their grip and handling characteristics. Should the tyre fail during transit the results could be fatal. “Running tyres above their recommended load capacity also dramatically increases tread wear and in-turn reduces their operating lifecycle”, commented a mytres spokesperson. “This means operators will be forced to replace tyres more often adding significantly to operational costs. Overloaded tyres compromise a vehicle’s handling characteristics resulting in longer stopping distances and a loss of steering. Aside from that, the risk of a tyre failure is significant when overloaded, which can endanger the driver’s and other road users’ lives.”

Another aspect of overloading, the spokesperson added, is its illegality: “Drivers face criminal prosecution if found guilty of transporting excessive loads, which could mean hefty fines or regulatory action for the business if the vehicle is part of a bigger fleet. Mytyres.co.uk stocks a wide-range of tyres to suit any budget and van owners can compare tyre brands, prices and load ratings quickly and conveniently.”