Used tyres

archmie
archmie Forum Participant Posts: 11
edited July 2017 in Caravans #1

Hi

 

I need to replace two tyres on single axle coachman Pastiche 2004.

My local tyre centre chap says he has a stock of tyres that people have changed after a few years to comply with caravan insurance.  He says he has checked them and in his opinion they are fine

£30 each.

Quite a saving my insurance doesn't mention tyres any advice re pitfalls with used tyres?

Thanks

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited July 2017 #2

    Yes they are normally faulty,and or out of date and an accident waiting to be fitted to any thing else

  • Milothedog
    Milothedog Forum Participant Posts: 1,433
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    edited July 2017 #3

    Go for it, what price safety?surprised

     

  • Mitsi Fendt
    Mitsi Fendt Forum Participant Posts: 484
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    edited July 2017 #4

    People change caravan tyres because the are out of date. Would you eat out of date food?

  • Spriddler
    Spriddler Forum Participant Posts: 646
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    edited July 2017 #5

    Tyres have a date code so they probably changed them as they are over-age for insurance purposes.

    If they are 'old' they may look o.k. but the sidewalls may well have deteriorated with U.V. sunlight. I wouldn't trust any tyre fitter's opinion when it comes to my or more importantly my loved ones lives.

    You wouldn't be so pleased with the saving when you're standing by a blown-out or flat tyre on the hard shoulder (or worse) even if it wasn't raining hard.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2017 #6

    Would you really risk your life and that of others by using someone else's cast offs that are probably already beyond their recommended 5-7 year age limit?

    I don't believe changing tyres is an insurance issue but one of common sense. I'd use a different tyre depot rather than one where the staff try to pull the wool over your eyes.

  • Milothedog
    Milothedog Forum Participant Posts: 1,433
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    edited July 2017 #7

    Have a look HERE

    It may change your mind smile

  • huskydog
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    edited July 2017 #8

    So ,how many people with cars over 5-7years old have replaced their spare wheel ,which probably have never been used !!!

    i would suspect that most of the blown out tyres that the link Milo has posted had either been under or over inflated 

     

  • archmie
    archmie Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited July 2017 #9

    I know the guy but ... have a clear opinion from those here.

    New tyres it is

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2017 #10

    Changing tyres after 5 or 7 yrs is only a guide ...... a tyre doesn't come with a use/sell by date.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited July 2017 #11

    Fitting 'used' cast off tyres means you would be taking a considerable risk, you have no idea as to their history of usage or treatment. Because the weight of the caravan is being carried by only 2 tyres, compared to your car with 4 tyres their reliability is even more important. The cost of new is worth every penny.   

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2017 #12

    But you have no idea of the previous history of tyres fitted to a used car. It could be argued that you can at least view the inside of a used tyre before fitting, something you can do with a used car. 

    I'm sitting on the fence ...... wink

  • pete57
    pete57 Forum Participant Posts: 59
    edited July 2017 #13

    A car spare is usually in the boot or under the car so not likely to degrade so quick and not standing for long periods with weight on, so imo no comparison.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited July 2017 #14

    ? , now I am confused

  • compass362
    compass362 Forum Participant Posts: 619
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    edited July 2017 #15

    My caravan tyres are being changed later this year , no sensible offers refused😱(outside the recommended use period )....... I have been advised they should be renewed by my service engineer , he sees &  checks hundreds every year & I trust his judgement & experience...... No if or buts .

    £200 for peace of mind .....it's a No brainer .....unless you like to gamble 👍

    PS ......my nephew is a Traffic cop , he tells me 90% of caravan incidents he attends are tyre related ....you decide

  • wellmad
    wellmad Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited July 2017 #16

    Would not touch them with a barge pole as they say.

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