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Caravan Tyres The reason why caravan tyres are frequently overlooked is that they are often half hidden under the vehicle. Few people pay much attention to their tyres anyway. Also, it is not easy to interpret the sidewall markings to ascertain the date of manufacture to see if the tyres are too old. Additionally it is not easy to manoeuvre a caravan in and out of a tyre depot. etyres mobile service answers all these difficulties because we come to you. We are fully conversant with all aspects of supplying and fitting caravan tyres. And we do this with our mobile tyre fitting vans at a location of your choice. Most caravans are fitted with 13 inch tyres, but 14 inch tyres are now being widely used on new models. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly the larger sizes of caravan tyres provide additional stability and secondly, as most tyre retailers do not carry large stocks of caravan tyres they, perfectly correctly, satisfy orders by using regular commercial tyres which do not frequently occur in 13 inch. The same applies on the Continent where specialists who sell caravan tyres are few and far between. Common sizes of caravan tyres are 175/80/13c (8 ply), 165/80/13c (8 ply), 155/80/13c (8 ply) and 185/65/14c (8 ply). Unless a lot of touring miles are covered it is unlikely that you will wear out your caravan tyres. Like any other tyres caravan tyres deteriorate with age. Organisations such as the Tyre Industry Council and the British Rubber Manufacturers' Association advise a caravan tyre life limit of between seven and ten years. However after as little as five years caravan tyres can become distorted if they are left unused in the same position. Also surface cracking of the sidewalls can occur if the tyres are allowed to become under-inflated and remain for a long period of time in that condition. Caravan tyres, like all car or light commercial tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm in order to be legal and roadworthy. However, due to the infrequent use and low mileage of many caravan tyres it is good practice to consider replacing them after five years, regardless of the amount of remaining tread. At the end of this section we include a paragraph entitled "Manufacturing dates of caravan tyres". This is designed to assist you in reading the sidewall marking of your caravan tyres. This shows how to establish the date of manufacture. In some European countries the minimum tread depth for all car, light commercial and caravan tyres is 2mm. So it is possible to drive legally as far as the boarder of a neighbouring country only to become immediately illegal as soon as you drive on foreign roads. Prior checking of your caravan tyres is therefore vital. Sidewall impact damage of caravan tyres is quite common because of the relative ease with which kerbs can be clipped while towing. The high stress loading when a sidewall impact occurs causes the plys of the tyre sidewall to delaminate. This is sometimes, but not always, visible if air escapes and forms a bubble between the plys. The invisible damage is obviously of greater potential danger. During cornering the load on caravan tyres can be up to 1? tonnes. For motor caravans the load factor can even be as high as 3 tonnes. So it is not surprising that sidewall impacts can easily cause irreparable damage. A bulge in the sidewall of any tyre cannot be repaired and calls for immediate replacement. All caravan tyres are designed to carry a specific load or weight, an overloaded tyre will quickly overheat. This greatly increases the risk of the tyre blowing out. For single axle caravans this is particularly dangerous. The Load Index is shown on the sidewall of all caravan tyres immediately behind the size coding and in front of the speed letter code. A typical example will be:- 175/80/R/13 97T. 175 is the tyre width in millimeters, 80 is the sidewall height, expressed as a percentage of the width.R indicates a radial type construction.13 is the wheel diameter in inches.97 is the Load Index. T is the speed rating. The load rating is a very important factor with all caravan tyres. It is not sensible to compromise by fitting a regular car tyre instead of a properly load rated caravan tyre. In fact in most cases this is actually false economy because there is little or no difference in price. The compromise often occurs because the correct tyre is not available. Ordering from etyres overcomes this problem. To be legal, and safe, a single axle caravan must have tyres designated as suitable to carry at least half of the maximum allowable weight or Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM). The Load Index number represents the tyre maximum weight limit in kilograms. A pair of car tyres index coded 79 may not used on a caravan having a MTPLM in excess of 874 kg. Over the last few years there have been a number of reports of caravan tyres disintegrating in service. This has been more common on heavy caravans and often when the caravans had been used in southern Europe during the summer. This suggests the tyres may have been running very hot at some time in their life. The inference being that if you are covering long distances in high temperatures it is a good precaution to stop for rest periods to allow your caravan tyres to cool. Before Every Trip
Date of Manufacture is shown on the sidewall of all caravan tyres as part of the DOT (U.S. Department of Transport) code found close to the wheel rim. Example of a code is DOT A87C DEF 699, the final set of three, or four, numbers being the date code. Tyres made between 1990 an 1999 use a three digit code followed by a triangle and indicate the month and year in which the tyre was made (699 being June 1999). From 2000 onward a four digit code is used to show the week and year (0102 being the first week of 2002). A small number of tyres may not have the DOT code but in these cases the date of manufacture may still shown elsewhere on the tyre, for instance if you see as a separate group of letters 4202 that is definitely 42nd week of 2002. Tyre Sidewall Markings The following diagram shows the markings that can be found on a typical light commercial vehicle tyre. Note: The loads and pressures moulded on the sidewalls of many tyres are a North American requirement and do not apply in the UK and Europe. caravan Tyre Care You can take steps to prevent early deterioration to your caravan Consider covering the tyres to shield them from direct sunlight and, if possible, jack the weight off them. Maintain the correct tyre pressure which will minimise the chances of sidewall damage and turn the tyre occasionally to prevent flat surfaces. Cleaning with caravan shampoo will stop grime damaging the surface and avoid using pressure washers directly onto rubber, because the force of the water can degrade the rubber and cause problems when you're on the road. Punctures The use of pre-puncture sealant is not recommended by the manufacturers. However, post-puncture sealants may serve a useful purpose in an emergency when its use can enable the driver to move the vehicle to a safer location. It is also crucial to have the tyre on the other side of the axle examined, because it may have sustained damage while bearing an extra load. Any tyre that has sustained a puncture and run - even for a limited distance - in a deflating or deflated condition is likely to have suffered internal damage and will be in need of replacement. Tyron Safety Bands etyres fitters can also fit potentially life-saving Tyron bands, which are a simple but effective safety device used on tyres. Tyron bands work by keeping the tyre on the wheel in the event of a puncture or blow-out, which will allow you time to drive to a safe place and stop to change the wheel. Without the Tyron band the tyre would come off the wheel rim causing it to come into contact with the road and inflicting costly damage. Usually when a mobilehome tyre collapses it causes an accident - and the higher the speed you are travelling at when the blow-out happens, the greater the chance of you suffering a catastrophic accident. Having the safety bands fitted will give you extra peace of mind with the knowledge that if you suffer a puncture or your tyre deflates, you will still be able to maintain control of your caravan whatever speed you are travelling at. It is also worth pointing out that the police and emergency services fit them to their vehicles - so they must be worth the expense. Tips for Driving Abroad Tread Carefully In some European countries the minimum tread depth for all car, light commercial and caravan tyres is 2mm. So it is possible to drive legally through one country, only to become illegal as soon as you cross the border into another. Your tour operator or the foreign office can give your further advice on the limits for each country Hot Wheels! Over the last few years there have been a number of reports of caravan tyres disintegrating in service. This has been more common on heavy caravans and often when the caravans had been used in southern Europe during the summer. This suggests the tyres may have been running very hot at some time in their life. The inference being that if you are covering long distances in high temperatures it is a good precaution to stop for rest periods to allow your caravan tyres to cool. EU Rules In some European countries it is illegal to use replacements which differ in certain respects (eg size, load and speed rating) from the tyre fitted originally by the vehicle manufacturer. Winter Warning If you are travelling abroad during the winter months, remember that some countries require you to have appropriate winter tyres fitted to your vehicle. However, even if the country you are visiting doesn't have such a law, it might be a sensible precaution to fit tyres that are designed to handle specific road or weather conditions. etyres Top 10 Tyre Safety Tips for caravan Owners
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