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Any idea how long they last? Dandy tyres that is. Because our dandy is around 10 years old, we have had it for 7 years and are worrying about the tyres. Not that there looks to be anything wrong with them but just whether they should be changed or how much tread they should have, what pressure they should be etc.

Does anyone know anything about them?

Hi, I think the legal limit for tyre tread is 1.6mm so that should tell you if you're treads are legal, also you need to check the sidewalls for signs of ageing and uv damage, typically the rubber is cracked and looks like its about to peel off. I have a conway tt and I normally keep the pressure at about 33psi. Hope this helps.

By the way there should be 1.6mm minimum tread across 3/4 of the tyre's surface, but some people reckon that once you get below 3mm you should really change them.

With TTs and caravans it isn't the tread depth that is a problem, as they rarely wear down to the minimum before other factors warrant replacement. Rubber doesn't last forever and will break down. Leaving the wheel with the same spot touching the ground for long periods of time, as is the case unless you rotate them regularly, causes problems. A flat spot will unbalance the wheel, and you will get uneven deterioration to the side walls.

The normal recommendation is that tyres are changed every 5 years.

Thanks for that I might see about getting the tyre changed then as Ive had them for over 5 years could be 10 years. The trailer has been left in a garage with no light but has been left over every winter for about 5months without being moved and the rubber looks ancient with cracks all over it. So it sounds like they would be best changed.

Thanks

Towsure?

Failing that, do a Google search on your tyre code, and you should come up with a few places.

Or go to your local car tyre dealer and ask them for a quote.