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The condition of a caravan’s tyres is often overlooked, particularly the spare. Caravan tyres rarely wear out though the same legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm applies. You should check the tyre sidewalls and treads regularly for cracks, cuts and bulges routinely, Replace the tyres, including the spare, in accordance with the caravan industry’s recommendation: this is no more than seven years from the date code on the tyre.
Note: it is advisable to cover the whole wheel when the caravan is not in regular use, e.g. over winter.
Tyres with higher inflation pressures (50 psi and above) may deteriorate faster - check them closely, although the advice on replacement still applies. Take care when replacing tyres. Somecaravan tyres are of a stronger commercial grade and these must not be replaced with car tyres of the same size.
Tyre pressures and wheel nuts or bolts on both the car and the caravan should be checked regularly to comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations. See image
Car manufacturers provide recommendations for increased tyre pressures when towing or under heavier loading. Incorrectly inflated car and caravan tyres can initiate instability and premature tyre failure.
Note: To get an accurate reading, ONLY check pressure when a tyre is cold.