Tyre pressure question - R14 C on campervan

Post by **Betsythebug** » 01 Nov 2006, 22:57

Hi.You seem to be a guy with alot of knowledge...can you tell me the tyre pressure in psi for my T25 Campervan

Have had a few different opinions which have left me a little confused

I'd appreciate your help.Ta

Post by **HarryMann** » 01 Nov 2006, 23:03

Hopefully I can dig that out. It depends what the tyres sizes are... ?
What is the camper spec.

Post by **Betsythebug** » 01 Nov 2006, 23:16

Cheers! Will send details through tomorrow

Post by **Betsythebug** » 02 Nov 2006, 20:42

Hiya! Here are Betsy's details......Tyre size 185R14C.She is a 1983 Air cooled Transporter Campervan.Hope this is the info. you need.Thanx alot.

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Nov 2006, 20:51

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13108

Looks like this thread will answer that then...

Post by **Betsythebug** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:05

So Front 35 and 47 Rear sounds about right

Most seem to think this.Thanx for your help.

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:38

44.1 Front; 54.39 Spare: 54.39 Rear

Cross-check with Simon's Brickyard here:

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... o/tyre.htm

those 185 R14 C's do run high pressures

Post by **Betsythebug** » 02 Nov 2006, 21:59

Ta! Must get more air in a.s.a.p.!!No wonder the steerings heavy we thought it was due to our other cars having power steering but I suppose it helps if you've got the correct tyre inflation!!!!Oh well I live and learn.Thanx again your a star.

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Nov 2006, 22:04

Maybe small adjustments front to rear depending on load front/rear and whether you'd rather understeer off the road or oversteer into the nearest hedge

If the tail's wagging the dog (big load in the back, oversteering), then a pound or two up at the back or down at the front . Conversely if she's understeering, vice versa.

Just double check the sidewall for max press. to be on the safe side - all pukka tyres should have a figure there somewhere.

NB. Check weekly or monthly, it's amazing how tyres can go down gradually without actually having punctures

Update: Nitrogen fills are becoming more common. One of their benefits is 'supposedly) to reduce the speed of slow leaks over time