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If you\u2019ve recently purchased a caravan, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll have many questions related to its tyres. <\/strong>But don\u2019t worry: this post explains everything you need to know. We\u2019ll tell you which tyres to use for your caravan and how to change them<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, we\u2019ll also offer some advice that will make these tasks even easier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to find out everything you need to know about caravan tyres? Keep reading and take note!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which tyres are suitable for my caravan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important that you keep your caravan in perfect condition<\/a>. With regards to its tyres, if you need to change them and you\u2019re unsure as to which ones are best, don\u2019t fret. It\u2019s normal not to know things like this. Once you\u2019ve finished reading this post you\u2019ll know exactly which ones to choose and how to change your tyres. <\/strong>We know you will!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve bought a new caravan or a second-hand one, you must check its tyres when planning a trip. Although we often forget about them, tyres in poor condition are one of the main causes of traffic accidents, for which reason it\u2019s extremely important that you keep them in tip-top condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When checking them, the first thing you should do is consult the vehicle\u2019s manual <\/strong>to find the manufacturer\u2019s specifications. People tend to check the wheels\u2019 labels but that\u2019s not recommended. You\u2019ll be asking yourself why not? It\u2019s simple: if you have a second-hand caravan, the previous owner may not have maintained them correctly and may have changed them for others that aren\u2019t the most suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, you need to remember that caravans under 750kg do not need to pass an MOT. Consequently, the previous owner may have used any tyre at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you interpret your caravan\u2019s manual?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now you know what you need to check first, let\u2019s talk about how to do so. Your caravan\u2019s manual will show a series of numbers that indicate its tyre measurements. <\/strong>Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t know how to identify this. Keep reading to find out what it all means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For clarification, here\u2019s an example of what you might find. Let\u2019s imagine it states \u201ctyres: 2\u00d7175\/65R14\u201d. In this case, the first number<\/strong>, 175, indicates the width of the tyre <\/strong>in millimetres, or in other words, the tyre\u2019s thickness. The second number<\/strong>, 65, refers to the ratio between the tyre\u2019s height and width, <\/strong>which is noted as a percentage. In this case, we have an aspect ratio of 65, which indicates that the tyre\u2019s height corresponds to 65% of its width. To finish with this example, the last number<\/strong>, R14, is the diameter of the inner rim in inches. <\/strong>Got that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the load index?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having seen how to interpret the numbers that appear in the tyre section of your vehicle\u2019s manual, let\u2019s move onto the load index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The load index is one of the most important parameters when it comes to caravan tyres. It refers to the tyre\u2019s load capacity in kilograms. <\/strong>If the load index is 90, the tyre can withstand up to 600kg of weight. Therefore, two tyres with the same load index can transport up to 1200kg between them. Simple, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to bear in mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you know what the digits in your caravan\u2019s manual mean and how the load index works. Now here\u2019s a few pieces of advice that will help when it comes to changing your caravan\u2019s tyres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve purchased a second-hand caravan, you should change its tyres immediately after buying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n