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.

 

[Beardy]

The sad thing is that tyres can be legally sold as 'new' up to 5 years after manufacture if they have been stored correctly. When I arrange to have new tyres fitted I always make a point of informing them that I will reject the tyres if they are over a year past manufacture, then check them when I get there.

 

[IanB1485]

The issue with tyres are 1. the lack of mileage leads people into a sense of false security and as the requirement for regular inspection (MOT) is not applicable to caravans, degradation to the tyres may go unnoticed until they fail catastrophically . 2. if they do fail , you may not be aware of it as soon as you would if a car tyre blew and the rim will most certainly be damaged by running on our our lovely roads. 3 the damage a failed tyre carcass causes to the caravan is far larger than on a car due the materials used in construction ( wheel spats disintegrate, wheel box shattered and caravan frame, wall and lower trim piece all damaged )and repairs ain't cheap.Compare this with the cost of two new tyres every five/seven years to me its a no brainer, which reminds me, I need to take off my wheels and get the tyres replaced.

 

[Beachball]

Our tyres on our caravan were checked they are 4 years old so they passed with flying colours .

 

[GUMPY]

On the annual service this year an indentation was noticed in the inner wall of one tyre, enough for it to need replacing. I did both as I got a reasonable deal for two.

 

[Hutch]

Our tyres on our caravan were checked they are 4 years old so they passed with flying colours .

Beach ball , you have a lot of leeway as you are now on a seasonal pitch.
Last week we. Noticed a LARGE Tabbart, that was up on those yellow winter stands.