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Golly


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Boy am I going for it today,so much valuable advise for a brand new comer.

On the specs inside the boot it states 195R14 Pressure 350. Our max load is 2.5 ton

The tyres that are on the van are

195R14C 8 ply light truck

Max dual load 900 kgs . As I read it the max weight is 900x2= 1.8

which means that the tyres are the  incorrect ones.

Is this correct.? (I sure you know but we have 4 tyres)

What fun 

Sueyawn

 

 

 



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How old are the tyres?
If they're relatively new they'll be ok. I'm not sure how the weight is broken down between wheels, but you have 4, and I think the weight is divided up between them.
Then it's about inflation. Keep them firm to specifications.

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I feel sure that it would be 900 x 4, i.e. 3600 kg

To clear the air check the load index on the sidewall of the tyre. If it's "104" that means 900kg per tyre.

more info at http://www.bobjane.com.au/load-speed-ratings.html

PS: 350 kpa equates to 50 psi in the old money



-- Edited by jimricho on Monday 27th of February 2012 09:03:30 AM

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Golly


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smile

Thanks so much, this is such a great site for newbees.



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