Wheel/tyre covers (1 Viewer)

[RogerThat]

Another newbie question

On a site at the moment and the van next to us has covers over all four wheels.

But no awning or anything.

What's that all about?

 

[Speve]

To protect tyres from UV rays

 

[RogerThat]

Seriously? Or is that a joke?

Cars don't have tyre covers?

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[Boringfrog]

Seriously? Or is that a joke?

Cars don't have tyre covers?

You're learning quick.

 

[FJmike]

To protect tyres from UV rays

Urban myth, if UV degrades tyres how come it's the inside walls that degrade first?

 

[pyro]

In much the same way that the Victorians used to cover table legs, certain cultures believe that the sight of a naked tyre wall with a prominent valve can inflame women of a certain disposition and age into committing unspeakable acts, thus they cover the tyres to prevent spontaneous hormonal overload.

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[Dave and Ginny]

The reference by these folk to UV effects upon tyre wear would suggest to me that reducing the effects of UV light by some kind of tyre cover is not a bad idea.

http://www.ntda.co.uk/useful-links/tyre-ageing/

 

[funflair]

I think the simple answer is "only the people that do it know why they do it" it could be to stop the driving rain sending the discs rusty

Martin

 

[Clarky]

A practice that seems especially popular on Caravan Club sites.

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[sdc77]

The reference by these folk to UV effects upon tyre wear would suggest to me that reducing the effects of UV light by some kind of tyre cover is not a bad idea.

http://www.ntda.co.uk/useful-links/tyre-ageing/

In fairness it seems to reinforce the 5 year limit more than anything else.
I'm sure if you're going to leave something static for ages taking precautions to protect the tyres isn't a bad idea.. but we all have motorhomes and a big chunk of us use them all year around so I can't see how a tyre cover could help at all.

 

[Brian and Jo]

Well our Arto has now been parked up for five weeks due to work issues and I have the tyre covers on .im happy with the reasons why and that is all that matters to me.
Brian & Jo

 

[Doctor Dave]

Probably a good idea to take the weight off the tyres as well - easy with levelling jacks fitted.


Dave

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[pyro]

The bonus of course is that not only does the user of a wheel cover preserve the modesty of his tyres and spare them the harmful effect of UV as stared, but he manages to avoid dirty hubcaps

 

[Vanman]

Wow. I had to look those up. Looks like a fine Christmas present idea Wonder if they are made from old socks?

 

[Dave and Ginny]

In all honesty I probably would never had bothered...but some superstar friends and fellow funsters gave me a set that fit perfectly so how could I possibly not use them...plus as you see they're doing a fine job as the temperature hits 35c .

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[Brian and Jo]

Probably a good idea to take the weight off the tyres as well - easy with levelling jacks fitted.


Dave

Already done thanks Dave ,weight on the levelling jacks
Brian & Jo

 

[Dazzlin]

I use ours if parked for more than a fortnight or so. (Not very often)
It stops dogs & cats peeing on the tyres which causes more damage than uv. Once one has peed on you every animal that passes will smell it and add their bit!!

 

[Khizzie]

Black plastic bags work just as well I Have been informed. And a lot cheaper ..not so pretty though.lol

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[TerryL]

They are supposed to reduce the UV effect on tyres left for long periods in the sunshine, but I don't suppose there has ever been any research into this. Nevertheless I got a pair (which go on the sunny side) in Morocco and use them whenever we're parked up in the sunshine for more than a couple of days - my choice.

Like @Dazzlin reason better though!

 

[Yorick]

Imagine the cost of tyres for supercars and they don't cover them up. I reckon it's a fashion/craze that folk follow. Good luck to them

 

[funflair]

Imagine the cost of tyres for supercars and they don't cover them up. I reckon it's a fashion/craze that folk follow. Good luck to them

No they keep them in a nice warm garage.

Martin

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[Gizmouk]

They're just a tax on the gullible

 

[gus-lopez]

I know a spaniard that runs a company & insists on all his workers covering the van tyres when they park. He drives himself the oldest van & when I look from the motorway to his place & the van is there it always has his home made wooden tyre covers on all 4 wheels.
I always keep covered the tyres on my trailer or the car if I go away.It is quite common around here especially if you have no shaded area to park in.

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

wheel cover, expensve, use bin bags but they could get hot in the sun!

http://www.johnscross.co.uk/products/kampa-motorhome-wheel-cover.html

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[Yorick]

Never seen ANY vehicle with tyre covers on and it's sunny here all year round.