There are many important safety features in a motorhome, but the one you should pay most attention to is your tyres. After all, they’re all that maintains contact between your vehicle and the road ahead.
Choosing the right tyres, and taking care of them properly, can help you stay on the right side of the law, ensure the optimum performance of your motorhome and – crucially for you and your loved ones – keep you safe.
That’s where Continental Tyres can help. Founded in 1871, the tyre manufacturer has more than 150 years of experience in delivering safe and affordable tyre solutions, whether that’s for cars, trucks, buses or motorhomes.
It’s grown to become one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, trusted by many leading vehicle producers.
Three top tyre tips
So what do you need to know when it comes to motorhome tyres and their maintenance?
• If you’re leaving your motorhome standing for a few months, perhaps over winter, you should move the vehicle periodically to help prevent flat spots on the tyres.
• If your tyres are worn on the inner or outer edges, that could mean you’ve got a wheel alignment problem – which could be from something as simple as driving over a pothole. You should always get this professionally looked at.
• It’s best to check your tyres before every trip. Keep an eye out for any punctures, gashes or any other damages that could compromise your tyres’ safety and performance.
Expert video advice for everyone
The experts at Continental Tyres have put together four handy video guides on how to get the most from your motorhome.
For starters, there’s information on how to ensure that your tyres are kept at the correct pressures – with everything you need to know to stay safe and legal on the road.
Do make sure to review in line with your manufacturer recommendations as well as the load of your motorhome, because every vehicle is different.
Perhaps you want advice on how to make your tyres last longer. Continental can help with that, too, thanks to its helpful video on how tyres age, and things you can do to extend their lifespan.
We should all be aware of stopping distances in a motorhome – after all, they’re heavy vehicles that require more time and space to safely come to a halt.
One way that you can increase your chances of stopping safely is by making sure that your tyres’ tread is of a sufficient and legal depth – here’s another video from Continental that explains this in clear detail.
Make sure to have a watch before you next get behind the wheel.
Finally, every motorhomer should be aware of how loading can affect your vehicle and its handling when you’re out on the road.
Continental takes a look at this crucial issue in another of its helpful videos – and explains how 80% of motorhomes could be overweight, affecting both their handling and their occupants’ safety.
It’s clear that if you need advice on choosing the right motorhome tyres – and looking after them once you’ve had them fitted – you’re in very safe hands with Continental Tyres.
To find out more about Continental Tyres, why not check out the company’s website?
While you’re there, you can search for the correct tyres by vehicle type, and take a look at Continental’s motorhome tyres, including the VanContact Camper.
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