Like most motor vehicles and RV’s, the most often neglected piece of the vehicle is usually the tires. There are many things that affect the overall quality of your RV tires such as weight or not inflating them to the proper PSI. One of the most damaging elements to tires is UV rays, especially when your RV is left setting dormant over the winter or months of not being in use. Besides the sun, rain, wind, mildew and excessive heat and also reek havoc on the carbon structure of your tires. Over time, these elements seriously weaken your tires and can cause serious problems when you head out onto the road. That’s why it’s important to select the right RV tire cover to protect your investment.

RV tire covers come in many styles, shapes, materials and are often found in sets of 2 to 8. Watch out for low-grade vinyl covers as they may tear, crack, or not adequately protect your tires. Look for products that are 100% vinyl and are made to withstand all weather conditions. When looking for your tire covers, it’s important to know the size of your tires and have your measurement ready when you’re ready to purchase.

Tire covers also come in sizes to fit over dual axles. Depending on your preference, you may opt to cover both tires per side with a single cover. These dual RV tire covers have their pros and cons. One good aspect is they allow extra breathing room for your tires but also can be a pain to secure them around both tires.

If you’re looking for personalized or fabulous colors, you may have to search a little. Most tire covers are going to be white; that’s for a reason. White is less apt to attract sunlight and heat having negative effects on the rubber. With that said, you could certainly have someone paint you a nice picture on your cover, but make sure they know how to paint vinyl as it will simply peel off. This is most likely going to be the case anyway. Check out some online shops and look for brands such as Camco which is a well known brand.

One of the biggest complaints has to do with the cords that come with the tire cover and often wear out and break, allowing the cover to come off in the wind. So look for a cover that has strong bungee type cords that will hold up to months of cold, wet, and hot weather conditions. It’s also a good idea to purchase your cords (bungees) separately. When purchasing your bungee cords, you’ll want to get ones that are twice the diameter of your tire.

Just like you need spare tire covers to protect your SUV or spare tires for your everyday or recreational vehicle, you also need to remember to protect your RV tires. Tires can be an unexpected and high expense and its best not to find out they’ve been damaged when you’re out on the road.