Specific Tips for Fiat Ducato Caravan Tyres

In this video, you will see specific advice on tyres for caravans: summer tyres require chains during winter; all-season tyres are identified by the M+S (mud+snow) marking; if the tyre also has the mountain symbol with 3 peaks and a snowflake (3PMFS), then it is a winter tyre.

It is important to know how you use the camper: if you only use it in summer, then a summer tyre is more than sufficient.

If you use it in winter for driving on snow, then a second set of winter tyres will be necessary. Now, let’s look specifically at what all the numbers on tyres indicate; for example, the code "CP" indicates that the tyre has been specifically designed for campers, which are not made by everyone, and these are summer tyres.

The first number indicates the tread width, the second number is the sidewall width, the R indicates the diameter in inches, and the DOT indicates the production date, week and year of production, which is very important for a camper, as the tyre ages before the tread wears out. Another very important factor is the pressure: a camper is always fully loaded, so the tyres are always under stress.

Proper balancing within the camper is crucial to avoid putting more strain on one tyre than another.