More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,
thomas01 said
08:46 PM Mar 15, 2018
Cowboy,
Depends on size of tyres and weight of van. I have approx 1600kg van with 195x14 tyres and recommended cold tyre pressure is 45psi. My compliance plate on the draw bar confirms this. I have sometimes increased that to 50psi prior to an extended holiday as we are usually fully loaded then. Others will probably mention the 5psi variation from cold to warm tyres after driving 50-100km. 45 is a good starting point.
Regards Robert
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:47 PM Mar 15, 2018
Depends on the specific tyres and what the van weighs.
More information required.
What is the load/pressure information printed on the tyre and what is the ACTUAL weight on the van wheels?
Cheers,
Peter
Cowboy7307 said
07:32 AM Mar 17, 2018
thanks for replies ,found out it was on a plate in front of van 450kp which is about 60 psi
rockylizard said
08:57 AM Mar 17, 2018
Gday...
I would firstly check the actual tyre and see what is stamped on it as the MAX pressure cold.
I would also check to see what weight the tyre is rated at.
I very much doubt 60PSI would be a good pressure to have for an 18ft single axle van - even loaded to the gills.
I would be starting around the 45PSI and then seeing how that handled and wore.
To me, 60PSI would have the van bouncing all over the place ... including its contents.
Cheers - John
Peter_n_Margaret said
10:22 AM Mar 17, 2018
Forget what is on the plate.....
What is the load/pressure information printed on the tyre and what is the ACTUAL weight on the van wheels?
Cheers,
Peter
JA2340 said
08:10 PM Mar 17, 2018
What's on the plate is likely to be a MAX pressure.
Alternative would be to check with manufacturer (if they are still in existence).
Aus-Kiwi said
10:31 PM Mar 17, 2018
Tyres themselves have a max pressure .. Often on the tyre itself ?
rockylizard said
10:08 AM Mar 18, 2018
Gday...
In line with Peter's suggestion, this 'calculator' may assist in determining tyre pressures - even if it is a starting point.
More than likely been asked before, on an 18foot single axle van , what would the tyre pressures be,
Depends on size of tyres and weight of van. I have approx 1600kg van with 195x14 tyres and recommended cold tyre pressure is 45psi. My compliance plate on the draw bar confirms this. I have sometimes increased that to 50psi prior to an extended holiday as we are usually fully loaded then. Others will probably mention the 5psi variation from cold to warm tyres after driving 50-100km. 45 is a good starting point.
Regards Robert
More information required.
What is the load/pressure information printed on the tyre and what is the ACTUAL weight on the van wheels?
Cheers,
Peter
Gday...
I would also check to see what weight the tyre is rated at.
I very much doubt 60PSI would be a good pressure to have for an 18ft single axle van - even loaded to the gills.
I would be starting around the 45PSI and then seeing how that handled and wore.
To me, 60PSI would have the van bouncing all over the place ... including its contents.
Cheers - John
What is the load/pressure information printed on the tyre and what is the ACTUAL weight on the van wheels?
Cheers,
Peter
Alternative would be to check with manufacturer (if they are still in existence).
Gday...
In line with Peter's suggestion, this 'calculator' may assist in determining tyre pressures - even if it is a starting point.
https://caravanchronicles.com/guides/calculate-the-correct-tyre-pressure-for-your-caravan/
Cheers - John
G`day Cowboy,
I have a similar van to yours. Tyres are 10 ply rated light truck tyres with maximum cold pressure of 80 psi. I run mine at 58 psi cold.
Cheers,.
Jontee
-- Edited by jontee on Wednesday 21st of March 2018 10:36:03 AM