Tyre Pressures

dmiller555 replied on 10/01/2017 15:17

dmiller555

Posted on 10/01/2017 15:17

I have two questions:

I wonder how many with caravans change their tyre pressures between towing and not towing?

I ask because the recommended tyre pressures for my VW Passat varies between 33psi all round for two people to 36 front and 41 rear when fully laden with 4 people and luggage, which is quite a difference.

I have little idea what will constitute correct pressure when towing with two people plus luggage in the car and 75kg noseweight so I'm currently using 35psi front and 40psi rear, does that seem about right?

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Vulcan replied on 13/07/2020 22:57

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Vulcan

from North Yorkshire

Posted on 13/07/2020 21:44 by penguinpete

Hi guys I'm really confused as I have a 2017 4x4 korando great tow car but psi in all 4 tyres 32, that is all it says in the book, nothing about towing or fully laden or even ECO pressures. If someone who has a korando could advise or even someone who knows I would be really grateful.

Posted on 13/07/2020 22:57

Some vehicles do not require a change in pressure, as I remember Freelander 2 was the same.

Metheven replied on 14/07/2020 08:42

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Metheven

Caravanner

Posted on 13/07/2020 21:44 by penguinpete

Hi guys I'm really confused as I have a 2017 4x4 korando great tow car but psi in all 4 tyres 32, that is all it says in the book, nothing about towing or fully laden or even ECO pressures. If someone who has a korando could advise or even someone who knows I would be really grateful.

Posted on 14/07/2020 08:42

Opening the drivers door, is there not a plate on the 'B' pillar.

penguinpete replied on 14/07/2020 09:11

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penguinpete

Caravanner from Suffolk

Posted on 14/07/2020 09:11

I have looked in the book and there is only 32psi all round. The tyres on the korando look like they run nearly flat as it is and they role very extensively if any weight on the back.

twocals replied on 14/07/2020 13:56

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twocals

Caravanner

Posted on 14/07/2020 13:56

I have looked in the book and there is only 32psi all round. The tyres on the korando look like they run nearly flat as it is and they role very extensively if any weight on the back. Hi, have the 4x4 and run at 36 psi all the tlme, towing and solo. Hand book says increase by 5 psi if traveling a long way!! Very informative. Don't forget to rotate every 5,000 miles as per book. Loads of info on www.ssangyongclub.co.uk