Even before i purchased my motor home I noticed that folks covered their wheels to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun and the UV damage that occurs.
I ordered some wheel covers from Campco to do likewise but I got to wondering. These wheel coveres don't look like they breathe. They appear to be waterproof of sorts on the outside, and they are of a soft cloth on the inside.
I was wondering, must the tire cover be breathable? Campco has been in the RV business a lot longer than me and I can't imagine them selling a product that is designed to protect the wheels would actually hurt the wheels.
Am I overly concerned?
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"Am I overly concerned?"
Yes. Wheels have openings and will give plenty of circulation - also - the covers don't completely wrap the tires, they are open at the bottom.
Horizonchase......I cover my wheels because they're polished aluminum. The covers keep the rims looking nicer longer. There's always an argument regarding the usefulness of tire covers. I think they help. Even more important is that you park your coach on something when being stored. Concrete and gravel products will draw moisture out of your tires. I park mine on a concrete slab, with rubber mudflaps under the tires. It's cheap insurance. In my opinion, the covers will even help stainless steel wheel liners looking nicer longer.
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Don & Mary
2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
Horizonchase......I cover my wheels because they're polished aluminum. The covers keep the rims looking nicer longer. There's always an argument regarding the usefulness of tire covers. I think they help. Even more important is that you park your coach on something when being stored. Concrete and gravel products will draw moisture out of your tires. I park mine on a concrete slab, with rubber mudflaps under the tires. It's cheap insurance. In my opinion, the covers will even help stainless steel wheel liners looking nicer longer.
Wheels have openings and will give plenty of circulation - also - the covers don't completely wrap the tires, they are open at the bottom.
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