by Chris Malone
Caravanners hoping to avoid travel misery and delays this summer should carry out a few key checks before each long journey.
According to Protyre, giving the vehicle a quick once over can help prevent trouble en route to your holiday destination.
The independent tyre dealer network explained that caravans that have been sitting in storage all winter can often end up with flat tyres and urged owners to carry out an examination of their road-worthiness before they set off.
Drivers should check for lumps, bumps and cuts to the treads, as well as cracking or distortion on the sidewalls.
There should be a minimum tread of 1.6mm by law, but the company recommends having at least 2.5mm for safety.
“A particularly important aspect of tyre safety, often overlooked by owners, is the age of the tyres fitted to the caravan or trailer,” Protyre said in a statement.
“In fact, determining the age of a tyre is simple and straightforward. A code is marked on the tyre sidewall with the first two numbers determining the week, with the third and fourth digits referring to the year of manufacture.”
The firm, which recently partnered with Japanese premium tyre manufacturer Toyo Tires at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, recommends replacing tyres that have been on the vehicle for more than seven years.
