Caravan Tyres
Just Tyres stock tyres for all makes of caravans, and we can supply replacements which match the size, load and speed rating of those fitted originally by the caravan manufacturer. This is important for handling and safety, and is mandatory in some European countries. Cross-ply tyres, which may have been fitted to older caravans, are no longer available, but our well trained staff can recommend and fit the correct radial ply replacements. This is very important, as tubeless radials can only be fitted to caravans with safety type rims. Caravans with non-safety rims have to be fitted with tubes, but as not all radial ply tyres are suitable for use with tubes, expert advice is essential.
Caravan tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm (2mm in some European countries), but Tyre safety organisations recommend that irrespective of the remaining tread pattern depth, tyres should be replaced when they reach 5 years old, as they deteriorate with age - especially if they are not used frequently. The date of manufacture is shown on the sidewall of all caravan tyres, so it is easy to check how old your tyres are.
As well as checking the condition of the caravan tyres, it is essential to check the inflation pressure, and also adjust the pressures of the towing vehicle’s tyres to accomodate the additional load on the hitch. The rear tyres should be set at the ‘fully laden’ pressure or increased by 4 to 7 psi if full load pressure does not differ from that for normal driving. In addtion it is essential the combined tyre load capacity is sufficient for the maximum weight (MTPLM) of the caravan, but as an extra safeguard we strongly recommend the MTPLM does not exceed 90% of the tyre’s load capacity.