Trailer And Caravan Tyres
Trailer and caravan tyres often cover few kilometres but carry heavy loads, so age and pressure matter more than tread depth.
What is Trailer And Caravan Tyres?
Tyres can age and crack before the tread wears out. The load index must suit the trailer’s maximum weight. Pressures are often higher than for the towing car. Covering the tyres when the trailer is parked for long periods reduces sun damage.
How it works
Long periods standing and sunlight break down the rubber, while heavy loads stress the sidewalls.
Why it matters for your car
Check the DOT date code and replace old tyres even with good tread. Check pressures before each trip with the trailer loaded.
Other terms
- Adaptive Dampers (Adaptive Shock Absorbers)
- Agreed Value Insurance
- Bar (Pressure Unit)
- Brake Shoe
- Camshaft
- Clutch Release Bearing
- Crossover
- Dipped Beam (Low Beam)
- ESP / Stability Control Warning Light
- Freeze Frame Data
- Fuel Level Sensor
- Ignition Coil
- Insulation Monitoring (Isolation Fault)
- Ozone Treatment (Odour Removal)
- Rear-wheel Steering (Four-wheel Steering)
- Sequential Turbocharging
- Snorkel (Raised Air Intake)
- Track Day
- Two-Second Rule (Following Distance)
- Tyre Sidewall Damage