Hometyre Kent - TYRON bands to caravans and motorhomes in Kent

Hometyre Kent - Mobile Tyre Fitting

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Hometyre Kent - TYRON bands to caravans and motorhomes in Kent

Hometyre Kent - Mobile Tyre Fitting

Posting for 2+ years

Kent

What are TYRON Bands?

Originally designed for military purposes, TYRON are now widely used as an excellent additional safety and peace of mind feature for caravans, motorhomes, trailers and some car owners too!

A TYRON band does what the name implies. It keeps the TYRE ON the wheel in the event of a deflation or blow out.

We've all seen in motor racing when a race car has a puncture. If the driver keeps on going, eventually the tyre works its way off the wheel entirely. When this happens often the vehicle will spin out or it is simply stranded where it drops.

Why does a tyre come off the wheel?

It's all because of what's called the 'fitting well'. In order to fit a tyre which has the same inner circumference as the wheel (and is, in effect, a solid steel ring too!), the wheel is manufactured with a recess around its inner circumference into which the inner bead of the tyre is dropped into during fitting (see image). Without this recess, the tyre simply could not be fitted!

When a tyre is fitted, it is inflated with air causing the sidewalls to become rigid and push out against the edge of the wheel. This forms a permanent airtight seal and 'locks' the tyre in place on the wheel.

However... in the event of a puncture, blowout or other sudden loss of pressure while in motion, the tyre loses its rigidity and integrity and the beads, after a short distance, are able to move freely around the inner wheel. When a bead drops into the recessed well it can then slip over the wheels' outer edge and consequently fall off the wheel completely!

A TYRON band is a mechanical device that is fitted onto the wheel & inside the tyre AFTER the tyre has been fitted! Sounds a little complicated - and it is unless you have the right equipment and know how to fit them properly and safely. Hometyre technicians and service vehicles are properly trained and equipped to safely install and remove TYRON saftey bands.

The band effectively fills the recessed well within the wheel thus, if the tyre deflates, the beads and sidewall of the tyre cannot physically come off the wheel. The vehicle will not be forced onto a bare wheel but will be able to continue at slow speed for a short distance - enabling the driver to select a place of safety to attend to the problem.

For towed vehicles and motorhomes where the wheels and tyres can be many metres away from the driver, these bands can provide essential additional time and safety during a tyre failure.

How much do they cost and how do I order new TYRON bands?

With almost two decades of mobile fitting experience - Hometyre technicians supply and fit TYRON bands for your vehicle at your home or storage facility address. There are numerous band widths per wheel and our technician will arrive on site with all possible options to ensure the job is completed on the requested day!

NOTE: TYRON bands require specialist tools and fitting. They should not be installed by unqualified fitters. Incorrect fitting can lead to serious damage to your tyres and in the worst case scenario lead to catastrophic failures

To order your new TYRONbands for your vehicle, enquire today with your tyre size and vehicle type ready - call our team on or.

Alternatively, if you're ordering tyres too, you can add your choice of TYRON bands to your online order. Read more