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Tyre pressure question - R14 C on campervan

Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 22:57
by Betsythebug
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 :wink:

Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 23:03
by HarryMann
Hopefully I can dig that out. It depends what the tyres sizes are... ?
What is the camper spec.

Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 23:16
by Betsythebug
Cheers! Will send details through tomorrow :D

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 20:42
by Betsythebug
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. 8)

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 20:51
by HarryMann
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13108

Looks like this thread will answer that then...

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 21:05
by Betsythebug
So Front 35 and 47 Rear sounds about right :?: Most seem to think this.Thanx for your help.

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 21:38
by HarryMann
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 :roll:

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 21:59
by Betsythebug
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. :P

Posted: 02 Nov 2006, 22:04
by HarryMann
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 :roll:

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