What size tires are on a motorhome?
Popular RV Tire Sizes 235/80R22. R22. R22. The width of 225 tires is less than that of 245 tires. There are several advantages to the narrower width.Larger, heavier tyres increase rolling resistance, meaning your engine has to work harder to maintain speed. This directly translates to lower fuel efficiency, leading to increased fuel consumption and higher running costs. The difference can be substantial, especially with significantly larger tyres.The cons of larger wheels on your vehicle are poor fuel economy, impact on acceleration, speedometer errors, and faster wear and tear. The more power the engine needs, the more fuel it burns and the more you’ll need to spend on gas. Larger wheels make the steering hard and the acceleration slow.Installing tires larger than manufacturer recommendations affects gear ratios, causing the transmission to work harder. This leads to increased wear on the torque converter and transmission fluid overheating. Speedometer and ABS sensors may give inaccurate readings due to altered wheel circumference.With their broader tread and greater contact area, larger tires can provide better traction on uneven and loose surfaces. This is especially beneficial for all-terrain or max-traction tires that tackle dirt, mud, and gravel.
Do you need special tyres on a motorhome?
Generally, ‘CP’ marked tyres are recommended for most motorhomes that aren’t van conversions, and ‘C’ marked tyres are generally used for the latter, however it does seem that many secondhand motorhomes seen on the market do have ‘C’ tyres fitted these days. So, are motorhome tyres really that different to standard van tyres? It’s a question we get asked a lot. Whilst it’s completely legal to fit a commercial van tyre to a motorhome, providing it’s the correct size and load rating, you won’t get all the benefits a specialist camping tyre will give you.Camper or CP tyres From a tread pattern and load bearing ability they’re the same as the commercial van counterparts but they will have modifications in construction to enable them to withstand the much lower activity levels expected.
What are the best tyres for a motorhome?
We recommend that you use CP marked tyres instead. Why? Because CP marked tyres have been specifically designed for heavy motorhomes. These motorhome tyres have a higher load index and pressure as well as a reinforced carcass. Generally, it is recommended to go with tires that have a diameter within 3% difference from the factory recommended tires.Commercial vehicles carry heavy loads, so they need tires that provide excellent load-carrying capacity. They have a higher load rating compared to regular tires, which only need to support the weight of standard passenger vehicles.
How many years are tires good on a motorhome?
Depending on the size and mileage accrued, a well-maintained RV tire should last you around four or five years. Depending on the factors mentioned above, alloy wheels can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years or more.