Horsebox Tyres
When you need specialist tyres, for example for a horsebox or trailer, it’s best to use a trusted, reliable tyre supplier to fit and check your tyres. It’s so important to have well-fitted, safe tyres on larger vehicles, or if you are towing a secondary vehicle, as a blowout or accident can be far more dangerous.
Horsebox tyres in particular should be well maintained and regularly checked. Look up the correct tyre pressure in your horsebox manual or on the current tyre’s sidewall, and ensure you have your tyres inflated to the recommended level – your local Grippy tyre specialist can do this for you.
Having correctly-inflated tyres on your horsebox help to reduce wear, extend the life of your tyres, save you money on fuel and create a smoother ride for you and your equestrian passengers! Under-inflated tyres can overheat, leading to bursts and blowouts. Tyre-related accidents can be serious, but are very easily avoided with simple maintenance – why needlessly risk injury to your horses by using worn down or wrongly-inflated tyres?
Other tips for safe and fuel-efficient horsebox towing include:
- Ensure your trailer is the correct height for your towing hitch so that the horsebox is level – otherwise you will get uneven wear on your tyres.
- Calculate the combined weight of your trailer and your horse/s, and ensure it is within safe towing limits for your vehicle.
- Never tow a horsebox with a single axle trailer.
- Check that any trailer loads are secured and evenly loaded.
- Give your horsebox tyres a quick look over before each journey – check for any visible damage, punctures, tears or obstructions, and make sure your tread depth is legal and your tyres are properly inflated.