RV FEATURE
Single-axle caravans will need higher pressures to cope with the extra load they carry.
AGE OF YOUR TYRES
It may surprise you to learn that your tyres will not last forever. It might even shock you to figure out just how old your tyres are. There are lots of opinions out there about how old tyres can be before they should be replaced. Most will say somewhere between five and 10 years. Unfortunately, it isn’ t that simple.
I’ ve seen tyres less than five years of age that had significant cracks in the sidewalls and damaged tread. I’ ve also seen tyres that were well into the seven to 10-year age range that looked almost as new as the day they were fitted. Simply judging by the age of your tyres is not the way to determine if they should be replaced.
The things to consider here are that tyres are primarily made of rubber, which deteriorates over time. That rate of deterioration varies depending on their exposure to the sun, to water and a host of other environmental conditions. If correct pressures have not been maintained, they will wear at a greater rate.
The only way to be sure is to visually examine your tyres regularly. Look for cracking or cuts in the sidewalls of the tyre. Look at the tread for broken tread blocks and signs of uneven wear. All of these are signs that your tyres have reached the end of their life. If they look fine but are approaching 10 years of age, you should consider replacing them anyway.
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