Message Forums

this may help but be in mind that some tyres are two year old before fitting depending on stock rotation.

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/reading-tyre-markings-advice.html

Buying a second hand, sorry, pre loved, caravan is a risk as the tyres can be quite old. Folk just look at the van and forget what they need to check for their own safety. As has been said above, check the detail on the tyre wall to see just how old the tyre is.

Personally, I regulary look at my tyres, check the pressure, torque of the wheel nuts. Spent too much on the van to take chances!!!!

Phil

I had my 4 year old coachman serviced on Thursday last week, the tyres that were fitted were made in august 06, the van was new in march 08, The o/s tyre was cracked on the inside sidewall. N/S was ok both tyres were changed.

I always check my tyres for cracks after having a blow out years ago we got off lightly only loosing a wheel trim, some people loose the floor,sidewall, fridge & gas pipes.

Lesson learned always check both side of the tyre even though not exposed to sunlight they still perish & and even though your carvan may be brand new your tyres may be a little older.

Bessie        

Quote: Originally posted by Rizzo on 29/2/2012

---

Surely it depends how often you use the 'van as to how long the tyres last?  Wear and tear?  I don't think it's accurate to say 5 years is recommended for caravan tyres.

---

We had a blow out on first trip out in folding camper early last year. Changed them all (including spare) straight after that. They were over 5 years old and possibly the orginal 1999 tyres.

Caravan tyres aren't subjected to the same forces as a car tyre and so they would technically last a much higher mileage, But as stated above are far more likely to degrade rather than wear out in the normal car-sense.

I however would not buy premium tyres for any trailer/caravan, conditiona nd correct pressure are far more important. Providing they are to correct spec (over specced mine) any make of tyre should suffice. I would not do the same on my car for reasons mentioned above