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03/6/2005 at 4:07pm
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Hi there,

My father has a 1987 Swift Kon Tiki and when he bought it was told that the tyre pressures should be 28 however this seems very low .... does anyone know if this is correct or where I might find this information,

Many thanks, Tess

 



03/6/2005 at 6:37pm
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your local tyre dealer should have a chart based on tyre size. but our disabled minibus (ldv convoy) had 42 psi front 43 psi rear because of wheelchair ramp,quite heavy


04/6/2005 at 10:08pm
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hi tess what size are the tyres and is the rear single or double wheels............best wishes billybun in brum ................   :-)............... ps welcome



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05/6/2005 at 12:40pm
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hi tess, depends on tyre size and what make/model van camper based on if you

can let me know will check correct pressure in work tomorrow.



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Thanks for the replies, the van is in storage and we wont be going down there for another week or so...... I'll post again once I have the details.

Thanks again

Tess



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10/6/2005 at 11:27am
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if you look on the side of the tyres ; in small print it will tell you the max pressure when cold and the max load it can carry at that pressure.my fronts are continental van max pressure is 65 psi, i run them at 60 psi to allow for expansion. the rear are mitchelin camper and their max is 85 psi, i run them at 75 psi for the same reason as the fronts,but also as 85 gives a hard ride. hope this helps. 


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My 1991 Swift Kon-tiki  2.5 d.  640/6  recommended tyre pressures are 4.2bar--60lb psi.front and rear.

These pressures are as recommended and are shown on a plate recessed into the N/S rear wheel arch.

Hope this helps.

sunseeker_2

 




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