Caravan & Motorhome Tyres: according to the Caravan and Motorhome Club, you should change your caravan and motorhome tyres every five years.
Caravans do a fairly low annual mileage, on average around 2,000 miles a year, so it would take many years of use to wear out the tread on a caravan tyre. However, two or three factors can make them deteriorate in a different way, even with careful use:
- All tyres age and deteriorate due to exposure to sunlight and atmosphere, even if not used.
- Caravan tyres can suffer fatigue due to the repetitive small impacts they suffer in everyday use.
- Being stored for long periods of the year without use can put undue strain on one particular part of the tyre.
It should go without saying that tyres which are damaged or worn to the legal minimum tread depth must be replaced immediately. Caravan tyres need regular replacement, irrespective of their visual appearance. We recommend that you replace your caravan tyres when they reach five years old and should never be used when more than seven years old.
If your tyres need a high inflation pressure (50psi or more), you should check regularly for signs of deterioration from three years old and should not be used when they reach five years. Remember – the tyres age starts from when it was made, not from when it was fitted.
Do I Need the Most Expensive Caravan Tyres?
According to Practical Caravan Magazine you don’t necessarily need to buy the most expensive tyres for your caravan, so long as you adhere to the manufacturer’s original specification, including: size designation, load index and speed symbol on the tyre. They also suggest your tyre dealer should be able to offer you a suitable range of makes and prices.
Don’t Forget Your Spare
And don’t forget your caravan spare while you are there. Making sure your spare is in good condition and properly inflated might be the difference between you arriving at your destination on time, or not.
Caravan & Motorhome Tyres in Chorley
Chorley Tyres offer a comprehensive range of competitively prices caravan and motorhome tyres and can fit them for you while you wait. And if you’re not sure whether you need a new tyre on your caravan, we offer a free inspection service too. So, whatever your caravan tyre needs, you can rely on Chorley Tyres.
Find Out More
To find out more call Chorley Tyres today on 01257 264 747, or call round to see us at Brown Street, Chorley PR6 0BA.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm and Saturdays from 8.30am to 1.00pm.
For more information see: The Caravan & Motorhome Club & Practical Caravan Magazine