Caravan Tyres with Tyronâ„¢ Safety Bands fitted INCORRECTLY

I was called out to what should have been a simple job, change two tyres on a Bailey caravan that is also fitted with Tyron safety bands and Tyre Pressure Sensors, but unfortunately it ended up becoming one of the worst jobs I have had in over 10 years.

I arrived at the job and met up with the owner, checked the tyre pressures required, put on the handbrake and took up the corner stays. I then jacked up the caravan and removed the first wheel, taking it into my van.

This is when the problem started, I released the air from the tyre and using the bead breaker inched around the tyre pushing it down. Normally I push a little further down to expose the top of the Tyron™ Band so I can apply a little lubrication so that when I push down with the Tyron™ ring it slips over the band allowing access to the removal bolt.

In this case the tyre wouldn't go over the Tyron™ band, peeking inside I could see that the Tyron™ band was quite loose, also it was twisted outwards where the bolt was located.  

This stopped me getting access to the end of the bolt to undo it. I continued working round the tyre for around 40 minutes, until I managed to push the tyre over the twisted end, being careful not to damage the tyre pressure sensor.

I then found the next problem…. who ever had fitted it originally must have used an air gun and had stripped the thread on the bolt so it wouldn't undo. This was why the whole Tyron™ band was loose!

I tried to get my air grinder into the gap to cut through the bolt but there wasn't enough space. The only option was to cut all around the tyre on both sides with a knife and remove it. This allowed access and I could get the grinder in to cut away the bolt. I then removed the Tyron™ band and the customer allowed me to use a vice in his garage along with some mole-grips to bend it back into shape.

I was then able to fit a new tyre, and refit the Tyron™ band correctly, luckily I carry spare bolts for Tyron™ bands. The tyre was then inflated to the correct pressure, balanced and fitted back on the caravan. All in all it took around 2 hours for what should have been a 30 minute job.

I was then able to get on with the second wheel, which had the same problem, since I had already found the problem and how to solve it on the first wheel, I went straight in with the knife and cut away the old tyre. I soon had this one sorted a new tyre fitted and had it back on the caravan.

It goes to show that you should only have Tyron™ bands fitted by competent fitters who know what they are doing. Our fitters are all highly trained and many of our network have been to the Tyron™ UK Company HQ and undergone full training in how to fit their products.

Should you have Tyron™ bands that need removing and refitting with new tyres, or should you just want a new set of Tyron™ bands fitting, then call us at #Hometyre on 0333 444 5454 or for further info take a look on out website click here for Tyron band info.  We are recommended by Tyron™ UK as a supplier and fitter.