Tyre change

RogerP1956 replied on 18/08/2022 11:10

RogerP1956

Posted on 18/08/2022 11:10

The tyres on my 2017 TA Crusader Storm are nearly six years old (4316) and I am considering changing them, because I am supposed to.

I have had a (very) good look at the tyres and they are in excellent condition, no cracks no damage, no perishing. They have probably done less than 10,000 miles, the caravan is stored at home on it's legs with the wheels off of the ground and the only time they see the sun is the 18 (non peak summer) weeks a year that we are on site.

There is an element of tight fistedness here but I can't get past the feeling that it is such a waste throwing away what I consider to be perfectly good tyres.

Any thoughts.

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obbernockle replied on 18/08/2022 21:58

obbernockle

Posted on 18/08/2022 21:58

It can bring tears to one's eyes to see a perfectly good (in one's opinion) set of tyres disappearing into the back of the tyre bay. I am an experienced engineer and caravanner and have to accept that tyres can deteriorate without showing any visible damage. Valve stems are definitely even more risky. After 6 years, I always "bite the bullet" and pay for a new set with upgraded (100psi) valves. I too use Tyre Pal senders, but consider this to be irrelevant to the issue. In the case of the OP the 18 weeks operating probably means the season is over, so change them in the new year before the first trip out.

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Posted on 18/08/2022 20:12 by RogerP1956

In response:-

I don't consider it a great mystery to identify tyre defects, as motorists we are expected to inspect our vehicle tyres regularly and the 4 on the caravan are the easiest (apart from the spare) of the 15 tyres in the household. I am very critical and work on the basis that if something looks untoward it probably is.

Luckily I can inspect the inside edge of my tyres and the treads from underneath the van and I have done so by feel and visually with a powerful LED torch. I am (more than) happy with their condition which is why it seems such a waste to scrap them.

I have already taken responsibility for the valves because I have TPMS valve caps so the schrader isn't in use, the valve stem could come out of the rim but I feel that is unlikely.

Currently I am of a mind to note the Caravan club advice and will probably carry out their recommendation that they should not be used after seven years.

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Metheven replied on 19/08/2022 08:39

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Posted on 19/08/2022 08:39

As tyre retailers and manufacturers also reminds us there is a safe time limit regarding tyres and ageing ("you'll say they would say that, wouldn't they"), I think they're more than armchair experts.

I wonder how your insurance might view it if an accident occurred due to a tyre blow out, and an examination revealed 6/7/8 year old tyres. For me and anyone else accompanying me on my journeys, for safety I'll err on the side of caution and replace them.

EmilysDad replied on 19/08/2022 09:24

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Posted on 19/08/2022 08:39 by Metheven

As tyre retailers and manufacturers also reminds us there is a safe time limit regarding tyres and ageing ("you'll say they would say that, wouldn't they"), I think they're more than armchair experts.

I wonder how your insurance might view it if an accident occurred due to a tyre blow out, and an examination revealed 6/7/8 year old tyres. For me and anyone else accompanying me on my journeys, for safety I'll err on the side of caution and replace them.

Posted on 19/08/2022 09:24

... and an examination revealed 6/7/8 year old tyres

But there's no legal max age for a none commercial tyre.

replied on 19/08/2022 14:39

Posted on 19/08/2022 09:24 by EmilysDad

... and an examination revealed 6/7/8 year old tyres

But there's no legal max age for a none commercial tyre.

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Metheven replied on 19/08/2022 15:08

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Posted on 19/08/2022 09:24 by EmilysDad

... and an examination revealed 6/7/8 year old tyres

But there's no legal max age for a none commercial tyre.

Posted on 19/08/2022 15:08

Many a caravan run on commercial tyres.

Either way its a choice. I value my families safety, you can value your 'pocket' if you so wish.

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Metheven replied on 19/08/2022 15:12

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Posted on 19/08/2022 14:39 by

Quite right, and in any event a blowout can happen for many reasons 👍.

Posted on 19/08/2022 15:12

So it must be reasonable to reduce the risk.

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EmilysDad replied on 19/08/2022 17:58

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Posted on 19/08/2022 15:08 by Metheven

Many a caravan run on commercial tyres.

Either way its a choice. I value my families safety, you can value your 'pocket' if you so wish.

Posted on 19/08/2022 17:58

Tyres used on a commercial vehicle ..... 😐

Tinwheeler replied on 19/08/2022 18:56

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Posted on 19/08/2022 18:56

🙄🙄🙄

eribaMotters replied on 19/08/2022 20:09

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Posted on 19/08/2022 20:09

I'm confused on the Commercial Tyre comment. What is wrong with them? The weight of "normal" caravans is such that they generally require the load rating of a Commercial Tyre.

Colin

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