CARAVAN TYRE PRESSURE

[Hugh_374356508]

I have a 1996 ABI Marauder 420ET. It is fitted with new 165x13 8ply tyres. Does anyone know the correct tyre pressures for this caravan?

 

[colin-yorkshire]

hi hugh

about 42 to 45psi as best I can tell from the chart but it depends on the speed and load rating of the tyre does it have a "C" after the tyre size.

colin

 

[Hugh_374356508]

Thanks for your help Colin. I found a similar tyre pressure . What is the relevance of the letter C which is on my tyre? I thought it stood for commercial

 

[colin-yorkshire]

hi hugh

it does stand for commertial the 6 and 8 ply steel braided rated tyres with a "C" have a higher psi per tyre size than the textile type radial because the side walls are stiffer and thicker.

take your max van weight divide by 2 single axel or by 4 twin this gives the load factor per tyre look down the chart for tyre size then across for the load factor the correct pressure will read across the top.

mine is 1070kg divide by 2 = 535kg on 175x13c 6ply > gives a psi of 42

assuming your van is a bit heavier on 8 plys the psi is 42 also or the next box along that is 45 psi

hope this helps

colin