"How can you choose the right tyres for your caravan?"
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[ "How can you choose the right tyres for your caravan?Tyres hold a special place in the vehicles we use. One such vehicle often used by people for their personal purpose is a caravan. When you give them one look, caravan tyres may seem like any other car tyres. However, the fact is, these tyres are tailor-made to suit the needs of a caravan.A caravan with a single axle needs each wheel that can at least support half of its weight. This is actually more than a quarter of the weight of any passenger car. Thats why its suggested that you must follow the specifications scrupulously. Its not a good idea to use your regular car wheels on your caravan. If you do some research on this subject, youll get to know that most caravans use;performance tyres Bolton;that are also used on small vans.Replacing your caravan tyresFollow this simple checklist, to help you in selecting the right caravan tyreThe first thing that you should check is the diameter of the wheel, size of the tyre;and the weight of the caravanNext, you should choose tyres that match the same diameter as youd checked in the previous step. Do check the load index rating of the tyres, so that they can carry the weight of the car. Whether your caravan is a single axle or double axle, this shouldnt be a matter of concernThe tyres should have a speed symbol engraved on them, which should be at least M or higher than thisYou shouldnt consider changing your tyres if the weight of your vehicle exceeds 90% of the load index value of the tyreThe wheel of your caravan should be able to move within the wheel box. You can jack up your vehicle to check this. If theres a slight difference in the section width, then the wheels will be compatible with your caravanTry nit choose tyres that are low in profile. However, if the same is proposed by the manufacturer of the vehicle, you may go for itIf the load and speed requirements of the tyre demand it, you can choose a commercial-grade tyreAir pressure in your tyresFor any tyres to run properly, proper inflation is very important. Proper inflation of the tyres increases longevityTyres Bolton;which are incorrectly inflated affects the handling of your vehicle. This can also lead to more fuel consumption. Commercial grade tyres can operate on a wide variety of loads. However, the same can differ when these tyres are fitted to a caravan. For instance, a tyre that generally has a maximum inflation pressure of 54 PSI, may need only 30psi, when the same tyre is put on a caravan.Fixing the wheel againAt times, the wheels need to be removed for servicing or need to be replaced in case of a puncture. In that case, follow the correct method for fixing it again.The surface between the wheel and the hub used for mating should be absolutely clean and dryThe mechanic should tighten all the nuts with his hand before he begins to use the wheel braceWhen tightening, the bolts, make sure they arent over-tightened, else this can damage the threads.The tightening should be done using a wrench. This can be found in the manual also.Once the;wheel has been fitted, check it by travelling for at least twenty to thirty miles.Another thing that you must check is the legality of the tyres. You shouldnt ever mix cross-ply and radial tyres and dont forget to carry a spare tyre with you. Follow the above guidelines and you wont have any issue again with caravan tyres." ]