Preparing your caravan or motorhome for a long journey is a very important step to ensure your enjoyment and safety. What could possibly be worse than carefully planning every last detail of your touring holiday – only then to have to spend hours on the roadside waiting for assistance because of a tyre failure? So how do you check caravan and motorhome tyre ageing?

Less than one in five motorists knows how to find the age of a tyre or when to change them. The reason tyre age is important is because tyre performance deteriorates with age, causing handling and safety problems.

Reinforced tyres, also known as XL tyres, are a stronger and more hardwearing type of tyre. They are particularly important if your vehicle often carries heavy loads. They have a stronger internal structure their design makes it easier to handle your vehicle, particularly large family cars, such as 4x4s.

Here at Car Clinic MOT Centre we are always striving to bring you the best value for money possible and our latest offering having your new tyres insured for free is no exception. We have teamed up with Rubber Ring Tyre Insurance to provide you with 4 weeks cover for any new tyre you purchase regardless of price or brand. Continue reading our article to find out more…