Trailer tyre check in Exeter
Professional trailer tyre check services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Comprehensive trailer tyre check - tread depth measured, pressures set correctly, condition assessed, age checked. You'll know exactly where you stand with your tyres.
When Did You Last Check Your Trailer Tyres?
Here's the thing about trailer tyres: they rot with age even when they're not being used. That trailer sitting in your drive? The tyres are deteriorating right now. Rubber perishes, sidewalls crack, internal structure weakens.
Then you hook it up once a year, load it with half a tonne of camping gear, and bomb down the motorway at 60mph on tyres that haven't been properly checked in months. That's when they fail.
I check trailer tyres properly. Not a quick glance - actual measurements, pressure testing, condition assessment.
💡 Pro tip: Caravan and trailer tyres should be replaced every 5-7 years regardless of tread depth. The date code on the sidewall tells you when they were made.
What Kills Trailer Tyres
Different problems than car tyres:
| ✅ Healthy Tyre | ❌ Dangerous Tyre |
|---|---|
| Correct pressure for load | Under-inflated, wears edges fast |
| Smooth, even tread wear | Flat spots from sitting still |
| Clean sidewalls, no cracks | Perished sidewalls, age cracks |
| Less than 5 years old | Ancient rubber, internal breakdown |
What You Get
🔧 Full Inspection
| Check | What I Look For |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | Legal limit is 1.6mm - I measure accurately |
| Pressure | Set correctly for your trailer's weight |
| Sidewalls | Cracks, bulges, impact damage |
| Age | Date code checked, advice if too old |
| General condition | Uneven wear, embedded objects, flat spots |
📦 You're Left With
- Written report of what I found
- Pressures set correctly
- Clear advice on any concerns
- Recommendation on replacement timing if needed
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Full trailer tyre check (all tyres + spare) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Checking pressures and condition - replacement tyres not included.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Planning a long trip - make sure tyres are safe first
✅ Trailer rarely used - age deterioration check
✅ Just bought a second-hand trailer - verify tyre condition
✅ Pre-season check - caravan coming out of winter storage
Why Choose Us for Trailer tyre check in Exeter?
Know your trailer is safe to tow
Correct pressures for your load
Spot problems before they become dangerous
Advice on when tyres need replacing
What to Expect
Step 1: Visual Inspection
I check sidewalls for cracks, bulges, or damage. Look at tread for uneven wear or embedded objects. Note the age from the date code.
Step 2: Measurements
Tread depth gauged across all tyres. Pressures checked and set correctly for your trailer's typical load. Spare tyre checked too if you have one.
Step 3: Report & Advice
Tell you exactly what I found, whether everything's safe, and when you should think about replacements. No pressure to buy anything - just honest advice.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to check your own trailer tyres regularly? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Accurate tyre pressure gauge
- Tread depth gauge (or 20p coin)
- Good light for inspecting sidewalls
- Pump or compressor
- Notebook to record pressures
🔍 What to check
- Pressure - check when tyres are cold, before moving the trailer
- Tread depth - 1.6mm is legal minimum, replace before it gets that low
- Sidewall condition - look for cracks, especially in the walls
- Age - four-digit code on sidewall (e.g., 2319 = week 23 of 2019)
- Uneven wear - indicates wrong pressure or alignment issues
💡 Maintaining trailer tyres
- Check pressures monthly, more if trailer is heavily used
- Keep tyres covered when trailer sits unused for months
- Park trailer on boards to reduce flat-spotting
- Replace tyres after 5-7 years even if tread looks good
- Don't assume car tyre pressures are right for trailers
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Only checking tread, ignoring age and condition
- Using car tyre pressures instead of trailer recommendations
- Thinking a spare is okay because it's never been used (age still matters)
- Not checking the spare tyre at all
💡 Pro trick: A 20p coin is a quick tread depth check - insert it into the tread. If you can see the outer band of the coin, your tread is below 1.6mm and illegal. But get a proper gauge for accurate checking.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Heading abroad with a caravan? Get tyres checked before you go. A breakdown in France because of a failed tyre will ruin your holiday and cost a fortune.
Multiple trailers or a twin-axle? Same price - I check all the tyres thoroughly regardless of how many there are.
Tyres look fine but are 10 years old? They're not fine. Old rubber fails catastrophically. I'll tell you straight if they need replacing for safety, not to make money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you check on trailer tyres?
Everything. Tread depth with a gauge, pressures set correctly for your trailer's load, sidewalls for cracks or bulges, age of the tyres, any embedded stones or nails, uneven wear patterns. Plus I check the spare if you've got one. Takes about 30-40 minutes to do properly.
How often should trailer tyres be checked?
Before any long trip, definitely. Otherwise, every couple of months if the trailer sits unused - tyres deteriorate with age even if you're not using them. I see a lot of trailers with ancient tyres that look fine but are dangerous because the rubber's perished.
Can you check caravan tyres as well?
Yes - same checks apply. Caravans often sit for months between trips, so tyre condition is really important. Perished sidewalls are common on caravans that don't move much, even if the tread looks good.
Will you tell me if tyres need replacing?
Absolutely. I'll be straight with you - if they're legal but getting close to the limit, if they're showing signs of age damage, if they're past their safe life. Most people don't know that caravan and trailer tyres should be replaced after 5-7 years regardless of tread depth.
Do trailer tyres need different pressures than car tyres?
Usually higher, yes. Depends on your trailer's load rating and what you're carrying. I check what your trailer manufacturer recommends and set them correctly. Wrong pressures cause uneven wear and can be dangerous when loaded.
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