Towing Vehicle tyre pressures

[Morganic]

Can anyone tell me what I should adjust the tyre pressures to on the tow vehicle when towing. I have a VW Touran with 205/55/16 tyres.Should I pump them up to full load setting?

 

[giovanni_5060838]

In the hand book it should tell you what the

pressure should be, for normal and fully loaded use.

Fully loaded use should be ok for towing.

 

[Lutz]

A higher tyre pressure will always improve stability so it is advisable to have the tyres at the pressure specified for maximum load when towing, even though the car may not be fully laden. Wear is increased slightly and the ride may be a little harsher but the benefits to safety outweigh these disadvantages, especially bearing in mind that mileage covered like that is usually only a fraction of the annual total. However, don't forget to readjust to standard pressures when not towing and not fully laden.

 

[Morganic]

Many thanks

 

[Morganic]

Many thanks for the advice.