Tyre covers

[jdk62]

Our motorhome sits in our drive for the majority of the year (not yet retired so limited opportunities), however the recent hot weather and intense sunlight got me wondering how many Funsters use tyre/wheel covers to protect the tyres from the UV affects?

Is it worth it?

 

[TheAleMan]

Our motorhome sits in our drive for the majority of the year (not yet retired so limited opportunities), however the recent hot weather and intense sunlight got me wondering how many Funsters use tyre/wheel covers to protect the tyres from the UV affects?

Is it worth it?

Yep, we use wheel covers. For what they cost, why not.

 

[Mikey RV]

I always use them when parked up for more than a weekend away. The sun is the worst enemy of tyres. Got mine from Bags for everything.

 

[AndyPK]

Do dealers bother to cover the tyres of ‘vans on their forecourts……..?

 

[Antique]

Yep
Just on the sunny side

All the best

Antique

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[62272]

Dito, on the sunny side. Lost the first set (with deep tread) to cracking by sun damage…. I assume

 

[PP Bear]

Mine is in the storage yard and in direct sunlight on the near side, so have 2 sheets of an old cardboard box over them and held in place by supporting them with blocks of wood.

Dont have to pay wads for something, just get em covered.

 

[Shrimp]

We put covers on when sited for any length of time.

 

[Manic]

Do dealers bother to cover the tyres of ‘vans on their forecourts……..?

Do dealer care long term probably not

 

[KiwiKampers]

I have pondered this question too. The UV is very strong down here. What I would like to know is, how fidly is it to attach the fabric covers? I’d prefer to have something more solid that props up against the side of the tyre but I’ve never seen any.

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[Two on Tour]

Yup, wheel covers on the sunny side.
Wheel covers are cheap, tyres are not.

 

[intokenny]

It's a yes from me to.

 

[DJT]

Do dealers bother to cover the tyres of ‘vans on their forecourts……..?

There isn’t any need to! They are not there long enough!!
DJT

 

[Winger]

For peace of mind I bought mine for around £15 off eBay. jezport a member here I believe was the seller. Good quality too

 

[jdk62]

Thanks for the responses. I think I will get some ordered.

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[MitchandJenny]

I ordered 4 last week
Mitch
PS Stable door !!

 

[62272]

I have pondered this question too. The UV is very strong down here. What I would like to know is, how fidly is it to attach the fabric covers? I’d prefer to have something more solid that props up against the side of the tyre but I’ve never seen any.

Mine fit in under 60 secounds and held on with velcro - bought from the NEC show in Birmingham

 

[cyberyacht]

Cover mine when at home. Less fussy when away as it's a bit of a faff doing it every day or two. Did take my old lightweight ones when I went to France earlier this summer but the only place I stayed for any time was quite shady so didn't bother.

 

[Reallyretired]

Mine is in storage and sheltered on one side by a wall and on the other by a large caravan so I don't bother

 

[doug harding]

use four old curtains and tied with string when home. not used on sites as covers seem to walk!

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[Verteuil Man]

Yes we use tyre covers and I also lift the windscreen wipers off the screen with a cloths peg. Stops them from going hard.

 

[PP Bear]

Our motorhome sits in our drive for the majority of the year (not yet retired so limited opportunities), however the recent hot weather and intense sunlight got me wondering how many Funsters use tyre/wheel covers to protect the tyres from the UV affects?

Is it worth it?

Here we go, just been to storage as we’re away tomorrow, so took a piccy

Nothing elaborate at all and the sheet in the passenger window is to do the same keeping the sun out and the curtains are in the wash

 

[SteveRallye]

Greengrass would be proud!

 

[Ernesto]

At home I do ...one rear wheel gets direct sunlight all morning so thats always covered

 

[busby]

Do dealers bother to cover the tyres of ‘vans on their forecourts……..?

No but they won't still own them in a years time..Sun destroyed my bike tyres in two holidays,,I cover them now and use wheel covers on the van when abroad..BUSBY.

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[dash300]

Guy down the road has made some covers up from some white upvc cladding cut into a semicircle which fits inside the wheel arch and covers the tyre. Looks neat.

 

[Stag man]

Big range available, from swanky fitted ones to bin liners. Take your pick.

 

[Madcaravanner]

Well little old cheapskate me we cover all our tyres as where we park get sunshine morning noon and evening so
4 £2 tarps from Poundland and 4 bungee cords does the job the last lot had silver on one side so Silver side out job done

and as most of our trips this year have been to hot places they're quick and easy to throw on

 

[Verteuil Man]

I got some of these from Jeff Bezos

COOSOO Tire Covers Set of 4,Aluminum Film Waterproof Dustproof RV Spare Wheel Cover with Hooks for Trailer Camper Truck SUV Motorhome Jeep, UV Rain Snow Tire Wheel Protector (Fit 27-29 Inch Tire) https://amzn.eu/d/8KpcNsQ

 

[PP Bear]

Greengrass would be proud!

does the job quite nicely

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