{"id":12519,"date":"2024-02-09T14:25:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12519"},"modified":"2024-02-09T14:25:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:25:19","slug":"how-to-measure-for-rv-tire-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-measure-for-rv-tire-covers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure for RV Tire Covers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you plan on storing your motorhome outside, you’ll need good-fitting RV tire covers. Designed to prevent cracking tires<\/strong> and rusty rims<\/strong>, these tire covers will keep the sun off and the rain and dirt out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right RV tire covers is a straightforward process, if you know how to measure for RV tire covers<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So grab your tape measure, and let’s get started.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring RV Tire Diameter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right RV tire covers starts with accurately measuring the diameter of your RV tires<\/strong>. If you measure the diameter incorrectly, you’ll end up with a tire cover that doesn’t fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your RV’s specific tire size isn’t listed on any chart, you’ll need to measure the tire’s diameter directly to guarantee the cover will fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPTION 1: Locate the Tire Size Imprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can find your tire size imprint on the sidewall of your RV tire. This imprint specifies the tire’s width, aspect ratio, and wheel diameter. You can look up your tire size imprint on a handy-dandy tire sizing chart like this one<\/a>, and it’ll tell you what size tire covers you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPTION 2: Use a Tape Measure to Measure the Diameter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Directly measuring the tire’s diameter with a tape measure is another way to determine what size covers you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, be sure the tire is properly inflated.<\/em><\/strong> Then, from the top center, stretch the tape measure straight down to the bottom center of the tire to measure the outer diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, measure the width of your RV tire by spanning from sidewall to sidewall using a tape measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RV wheel covers come in size ranges like 19-22 inches, 24-26 inches, all the way up to 43-45 inches<\/em><\/strong>. Match the diameter ranges that also correspond to your tire widths, and you’ll find the option that fits your RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting the Right RV Wheel Covers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having found the right sizes, there are a few different styles to choose from. Some are inexpensive and offer basic UV protection<\/a> for your wheels. Others are made of higher quality materials that last longer and protect your tires in all types of weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Wheel Covers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of wheel covers: <\/strong>single-wheel covers, dual-axel covers, and axle-wheel guards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the most popular type on the market, single-wheel covers are fitted to each individual tire. Dual axle covers,<\/strong> on the other hand, are the covers that can protect two wheels with one cover.<\/strong> Last but not least, axle-wheel guards span across three or more wheels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of covers come in materials like nylon, plastic, or heavy-duty vinyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nylon wheel covers<\/strong> are inexpensive. They keep the tire protected from the sun and – when fitted properly – they can keep dirt from building up in the tire rims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic wheel covers<\/strong> do a better job of preventing rusty rims because they keep out moisture. But plastic doesn’t last long in the sun. It gets brittle and cracks after several months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why high-quality wheel covers are made of heavy-duty marine-grade vinyl<\/strong>. It weathers the sun’s UV rays better than plastic and keeps out rain and snow better than nylon.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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