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any 1 know the correct tyre pressure 4 type 25 ?

At last 1 I actually know the answer to, providing you have standard wheels and tyres there is a plate on the passengers side cab, you can see it when you open the door by the hinges inside. Pressures differ for different enginesand body styles etc, diesels weigh more? but the ones on the plate are correct for your van.

cheeers dude

no problem, if the plates not there post again.

not there m8 cant c 1 any way any other ideas ?

beatnutt,
From the Haynes manual,
Tyre Pressures (cold)
Front (psi) Rear(psi)
175 R 14 C 41 48
185 R 14 C 38 55
185 SR 14 Reinforced 33 42
185 SR 14 C 6PR 39 48
205/70 R 14 30 36

Note. due to the great variety of tyre sizes and vehicle equipment, the above recommendations should be regarded only as a guide. Refer to the (missing) sticker on the left-hand front door pillar for vehicle-specific information, or consult a tyre specialist.
Mike

cheers dude

Can you post what van and engine you've got, my brothers got a diesel and his tyre pressures are different to mine.

Ivor Brownun,
Haynes figures are for Van, Pickup, Minibus and Caravelle, 1.9 and 2.1 Petrol.
Mike

the VW plate in mine reads 185R 14C 6PR 39 front 48 rear, and 205 70 R14 97R reinforced 30 F 40 R, no difference between that and the Haynes, the question is was that the correct pressure before or after Mr Holdsworth converted it? and does the extra weight (of the conversion)make any difference to tyre pressures? I think it must , that's why the heavier diesel engines given tyre pressure is higher. I'm feeling sorry for beatnutt now, all he wants is a simple answer.

The simple answer is, there aint no simple answer. The max legal loaded weight of the vehicle, converted or not, is the same, and I guess it is prudent to vary the tyre pressures slightly when light or heavily loaded, but how many owners do? Another way is to put the vehicle on a weighbridge and get the front and rear axle weights, then consult the tyre manufacturers for the recommended pressure.
Mike

Thanks, remember in a car i had years ago the handbook gave different pressures for motorway driving,