Insurance Quotes

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register  Log In  Search  Latest Posts
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email
Subject Topic: Correct Tyre Pressure help
Post Reply
17/8/2009 at 10:55pm
 Location: Derby
 Outfit: VW Campervan & Base Seconds XL
View mackney's Profile View Profile   Reply to mackney Reply   Quote mackney Quote  
Joined: 09/4/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   166
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Hello all,

I am unsure what pressure I should be working with - can anyone please advise?

I have just replaced all three tyres to the specification listed in the caravan manual: 175r14 99

The manual states:
Tyre pressure at DECLARED MTPLM (1353kg): 55 psi
Tyre pressure at POSSIBLE MTPLM (1500kg): 65 psi

I thought that the van should not weigh more than the declared MTPLM so they should be 55psi. But the tyres I removed were set to 65psi in previous services.

The max pressure as printed on the tyre itself is 65psi.

Any help appreciated.

Regards

Rich






18/8/2009 at 10:01am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: http: www.arcsystems.biz
View arc systems's Profile View Profile   Reply to arc systems Reply   Quote arc systems Quote  
Joined: 02/12/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4375

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Swift have recently and sensibly been fitting tyres that 'comfortably' carry the original weight of the van, they've alway offered, (in some cases), an 'upgrade' on the MTPLM should you require it, this in the past would automatically also have required a change to stronger tyres

Changing now only involves supplying a new weight plate where the declared MTPLM is increased, in your case to 1500kg, to my mind they have simply, (perhaps over simply), covered both options in the manual.

My pressure book shows 55psi to be bang on for 1336kg and 65psi for 1550kg

In truth then and nothing to do with you, an increase in MTPLM to 1500kg would still require 185R14 tyres with a 102 load index to maintain the original safety margin!!



18/8/2009 at 10:24am
 Location: Derby
 Outfit: VW Campervan & Base Seconds XL
View mackney's Profile View Profile   Reply to mackney Reply   Quote mackney Quote  
Joined: 09/4/2008

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   166
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Thanks Gary,

I think I am reading you correctly, that if I keep my weight to the Declared MTPLM of 1353kg then I am OK to stick with 55 psi on my 175r14 99 tyres.

Regards

Richard


18/8/2009 at 6:12pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: http: www.arcsystems.biz
View arc systems's Profile View Profile   Reply to arc systems Reply   Quote arc systems Quote  
Joined: 02/12/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4375

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0

Yes 55psi is correct for the weight of your van



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance - Top of Page

     Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...












    Upcoming Event

UKCS Meet Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets


9117 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Special Offers]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Tent Reviews] 

[Contact Us] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026


Advertisement


Advertisement

Advertisement