when to replace tyres

[sheymoose]

I've just bought a 2014 Sterling Moonstone. I've read the tyres should be changed at 5 years with a max of 7. One of my tyres is 2019 but it looks like new, so I'm guessing it has not been on long or done few miles. So do people apply the 7 year rule regardless?

 

[Jcloughie]

Caravan tyres rarely wear. But they will age due mainly to sun exposure. Life expectancy will vary from expert to expert,

But I don’t think I would want to exceed 7 years.

John

 

[RogerL]

The original advice from the Caravan Club was to replace tyres 5 years after fitment or 7 years after manufacture date - caravan tyres rarely ever wear the tread out but they do deteriorate from UV and oxidation - I stick to the club's advice.

 

[izzy]

I replaced both mine last year at just over 4 years old, I think that on a single axle with high pressures nothing but perfection is acceptable.
Both mine looked fine but were starting to crack around the bottom of the tread which is a very big no no

 

[Hutch]

There is no legal time limit for NON commercial trailer tyres,
I change mine at 7 year from fitment, I note it in my service schedule book.
I inspect them myself about every 3 months for damage , especially on the inboard sides.
Here is a link that is good information.

Trailer Tyre Age and Safety Explained | How Old Is Too Old

Learn how to check trailer tyre age, why tyre age matters more than tread, and when to replace caravan and boat trailer tyres for safer towing.

www.smartertowing.com

 

[otherclive]

I used to change at five years from DoM, but my tyres were less than six months from DoM as I bought popular brands from mainstream suppliers. As others have said tyres are unlikely to wear out, and it’s the it’s the unseen deterioration you can’t see. But my last van tyres were at 60 psi so I erred on the side of caution. Specific trailer tyres like GT Radial Kargomax ST series or Kenda equivalent do have different construction to combat life on trailers compared to tyres used for cars or vans.