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tyre pressure advice
currently running steel 14 "\ tyres going over to merc 15" alloy on 195x65
15 H rated tyres they are rated at 1356ibs max laden weight max
they have a max pressure of 44psi
never had car tyres on the van bit concerened as ive allways had 8 ply tyres on the van not a speed merchant steady 60 to 65 on motorway up to 75 80 to overtake
the van is a 1.9 dg a reg autohomes poptop camper bit heavier than standard as the roof has been replaced by a fibreglass version
advice please also what sort tyre pressures to run and if these tyres will cope
15 H rated tyres they are rated at 1356ibs max laden weight max
they have a max pressure of 44psi
never had car tyres on the van bit concerened as ive allways had 8 ply tyres on the van not a speed merchant steady 60 to 65 on motorway up to 75 80 to overtake
the van is a 1.9 dg a reg autohomes poptop camper bit heavier than standard as the roof has been replaced by a fibreglass version
advice please also what sort tyre pressures to run and if these tyres will cope
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I think there are those who run car tyres, Simon brickyard was suggesting van tyres were dangerous in a previous thread.Personally I think tyres have a load index for a reason. http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html tkae a look here running a fully loaded camper your going to be around 2.5 tonne which is 625 per corner, add 20% margin for safety = 750 which is a LI of 98.
Note that a kosher MoT inspector will fail you if the tyres on your vehicle are not suitably rated for its maximum axle load capacities.
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ight=tyres
Note that a kosher MoT inspector will fail you if the tyres on your vehicle are not suitably rated for its maximum axle load capacities.
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ight=tyres
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Do I stay with the same pressures as per spec for 205/60x16"
I think a max load of 1580lbs is the minimum for campers
I think a max load of 1580lbs is the minimum for campers
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Can we get to the bottom of this.....my van(full camper conversion) has 16" Grannie wheels fitted with 215x55 and 205x55 car tyres with a load rating of 91 and 93 respectively, my question is are they safe or am i risking blowouts or sidewall collapse and what will the insurance make of it in the event of an accident. I'm pretty sure i am not alone on this one so are all us 'blingers' destined to an untimely death or is it just a case of 'being on the safe side' when it comes to load ratings and we are really quite safe.
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If you have an accident that could in any way be attributable to the tyres and they do not have a high enough load rating then there is a chance any loss adjuster worth his salt is going to ajust away any payment leaving you with nowt.
Are there no tyres for bling wheels with high enough load ratings? How do Escalades get on?
Are there no tyres for bling wheels with high enough load ratings? How do Escalades get on?
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Re: tyre pressure advice
Upon looking at the Gross weight and axel weight plate (inside drivers door) mine says gross weight (ie max laden weight) is 2400kg
so me the family and the luggage must not exceed this value.
tyres with a load index of 92 (97 is better) means max load on that tyre is 630kg
add this up (630x4) = 2520kg that exceeds the vans max weight. and thats a good thing OK?
this was a car tyre with 92 load index H rated max psi 44 2 ply
thats too weak for me on corners it would tear itself apart. It needs 8 ply
there are car tyres that fit the criteria at 225 width there is a choice but, will there be enough room? on standard suspension, 10mm spacers, merc ML's
so me the family and the luggage must not exceed this value.
tyres with a load index of 92 (97 is better) means max load on that tyre is 630kg
add this up (630x4) = 2520kg that exceeds the vans max weight. and thats a good thing OK?
this was a car tyre with 92 load index H rated max psi 44 2 ply
thats too weak for me on corners it would tear itself apart. It needs 8 ply
there are car tyres that fit the criteria at 225 width there is a choice but, will there be enough room? on standard suspension, 10mm spacers, merc ML's
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Re: tyre pressure advice
kevtherev wrote:Upon looking at the Gross weight and axel weight plate (inside drivers door) mine says gross weight (ie max laden weight) is 2400kg
so me the family and the luggage must not exceed this value.
tyres with a load index of 92 (97 is better) means max load on that tyre is 630kg
add this up (630x4) = 2520kg that exceeds the vans max weight. and thats a good thing OK?
this was a car tyre with 92 load index H rated max psi 44 2 ply
thats too weak for me on corners it would tear itself apart. It needs 8 ply
there are car tyres that fit the criteria at 225 width there is a choice but, will there be enough room? on standard suspension, 10mm spacers, merc ML's
Its not add all tyre weights and see if above max load weight. Its add tyre weights for front axle and see if over and same for rear.
93 is the absoloute minimum rating for the rear of a t25, 91 for front.
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Hacksawbob wrote:Note that a kosher MoT inspector will fail you if the tyres on your vehicle are not suitably rated for its maximum axle load capacities.
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ight=tyres
Load ratings are not covered on class 4 MOT's, all t25's are class 4
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according to spec plate mine is ....front axle....1200kg
.................................................rear axle......1300kg
yes ,odd that ,100kg over max laden weight of 2400kg.
VW explained this to me but its too long to type!
.................................................rear axle......1300kg
yes ,odd that ,100kg over max laden weight of 2400kg.
VW explained this to me but its too long to type!
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I weighed my van, loaded up full fuel...water...food...awning..luggage..two adults..two kids....gas ..it came to..2255kg
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Re: tyre pressure advice
kevtherev wrote:according to spec plate mine is ....front axle....1200kg
.................................................rear axle......1300kg
yes ,odd that ,100kg over max laden weight of 2400kg.
VW explained this to me but its too long to type!
Yes thats normal depends on what and where you put things in van.
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Re: tyre pressure advice
kevtherev wrote:I weighed my van, loaded up full fuel...water...food...awning..luggage..two adults..two kids....gas ..it came to..2255kg
An insurance company won't weigh it unless its obvisious it way over weight, they will just use load rating off tyre and max axle weight off vin plate.