Interesting legislation regarding tyres

[RogerL]

Grip on a caravan? Are you using it for circuit racing?

Of course not - but in wet, icy or muddy conditions I'd rather have more grip than less - better longevity is pointless on tyres for caravans.

 

[otherclive]

Road holding performance IS of concern, although at the lower end of the scale - there are some cheap and nasty "ditchfinders" that need to be avoided - most caravans have tyres replaced on age, not wear, so grip is more important than longevity.

" grip" I would have thought than other from any age related reduction in grip a caravans tyres wear so little that the grip is largely unaffected over their life. The trade will virtually guarantee water displacement over the life of they tyres as wear is minimal. The biggest factors are environmental degradation, failure to maintain pressures and periodic repositioning, under inflated running and hitting kerbs.

 

[Ern]

The rubber compound for tyre production can be more and less complex, more and less expensive, and it is used for a variety of markets. Trailer tyres (that's what our caravan tyres are) are likely to be made from the simplest and lowest grade compound. No manufacturer is likely to be particularly interested in the road holding properties of the compound. Toughness is obtained from a relatively simple compound. A good tread will displace water which is important.

 

[RogerL]

The rubber compound for tyre production can be more and less complex, more and less expensive, and it is used for a variety of markets. Trailer tyres (that's what our caravan tyres are) are likely to be made from the simplest and lowest grade compound. No manufacturer is likely to be particularly interested in the road holding properties of the compound. Toughness is obtained from a relatively simple compound. A good tread will displace water which is important.

Only a very few tyres are trailer-specific - most tyres suitable for, and used on, caravans are commercial vehicle tyres for single axle caravans or car tyres for twin axle caravans.

Tyre reviews show considerable differences in grip - as well as in other characteristics.