Tyre life

[two stroke mick]

I am undergoing the annual check on the trailer. Last year I noted that one of my tyres ran hotter than the other. I checked alignment and pressure but found no reason for the temperature difference. It subsequently occurred to me that the tyres are about 11/12 years old so intend to change them over the winter. Question: how often do you change the tyres on the tyres on the trailer. I for one never gave it a thought.

Btw happy new year

Regards tsm

[Highland Haggis]

There is a date on the side wall when your tyre was made but the rule of thumb by tyre dealers is from three years from when fitted or if there is is cracks round the side wall or in the tred if you look at the tyre I think you have had good use of them at that age and should replace them now tyres degrade more from just sitting there and not being used or turning them every week so more pressure is on that on spot hope this helps HH

[paintman]

Common issues on trailers - incl caravans & probably the biggest cause of roadside breakdown for them.
People just assume that because it's still got plenty of tread then it must be fine.
This worth a read: https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/...-age-of-a-tyre They recommend no older than 10 years from date of manufacture but to thoroughly examine annually (at least!) after 5 & replace if in any doubt.

[Bushrider]

If you have in Germany a trailer with 100km/h registration the tires should not exceed an age of 6 years .

[ShinyShoe]

Originally Posted by Bushrider

If you have in Germany a trailer with 100km/h registration the tires should not exceed an age of 6 years .

Presumably trailer tyres no riskier than car...

Not aware of a UK rule for cars (we don't have trailer MoT on normal trailers)...

Never had a car get close to that mind you!! But some people will...

[willk]

Old rubber gets hard. Hard means less flex, means more heat. I suspect a vicious circle. Time to... say goodbye

[HDAV]

I replaced mine at the start of the year, trailer is probably an 11/12 year of manufacture but they had feathered and one was getting low on tread, also I have seen some pretty cracked car tyres that have never failed an mot inc some well over 10 years old....

Trailer tyres are supposed to made of a different compound more UV resilient and better and being stationary for long periods. Covering them when not in use will potentially help extend the life as will turning them.

[ashtonmarine]

Hi

a cheap easy check is to take it to an NTTA centre. As others have said cracking is the biggest problem on trailer tyres. https://www.ntta.co.uk/buyers-guide2...fety-checks_34

[Leaderscharter]

Just an FYI
I have found it is worth pricing the wheel and tyre complete as opposes to going and buying just the tyre.
Last time I replaced I found complete unit to be a cheaper option..