Tyre Pressures 255/45/18?

[Captain Mainwaring]

Can someone tell me the correct tyre pressures for maximum load for a T32 with 255 45 18 tyres. My Kombi originally came with 17” wheels so the plate isn’t relevant to the current wheels and tyres. I think this is standard size for a Sportline. It is the first time I have put anything more than about 150kg in the back so never needed fully loaded pressures before

 

[Rattlehead]

I found this somewhere else on the forum a while back when i changed to that size wheel/ tyre

 

[Captain Mainwaring]

@Rattlehead Perfect, thanks

 

[BrenC11]

Hi folks

Did a search and found a few post about this, but with many different answers. I just changed the wheels and tires on my 6.1 to some 255/45Y18. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 to be exact.

The van is never fully loaded, at most about 200/300kg in the back. I've got them set at 44psi in the front, and 38psi in the back. Does this sound about right?

Cheers

B

 

[drays]

44f and 41r on my Caravelle in accordance with the sticker in the door shut, same size tyres, light load.

 

[BrenC11]

My sticker does not have the tires listed, which I thought was strange.

 

[colinsunbeam]

On my van which is basically a T32 for tyre pressures

 

[AdL]

Just bought my T6/T32. Tyres fitted are different to those listed on the door post so wondering what tyre pressure to use?

Door gives 205/65/R16 or 215/65/R16 or 215/60/R16 but the van is fitted with 255/45/R18 tyres. So what to I blow these up to?

Also some perhaps dumb questions - with the different wheel size will the speedo give the correct MPH and MPG?

And lastly can anyone identify the wheels?

 

[MrSkip]

I run 255/45/R18's at 50psi, previously ran 42psi and got excessive outer and inner shoulder wear

Just bought my T6/T32. Tyres fitted are different to those listed on the door post so wondering what tyre pressure to use?

Door gives 205/65/R16 or 215/65/R16 or 215/60/R16 but the van is fitted with 255/45/R18 tyres. So what to I blow these up to?

Also some perhaps dumb questions - with the different wheel size will the speedo give the correct MPH and MPG?

And lastly can anyone identify the wheels?

View attachment 205966

They look like Worx Paradox 18"

 

[ginkster]

Door sticker off mine with 18” pressures. Mine is a T28 but will give you an idea. My Speedo is spot on with 255/45/18. Try comparing it to the GPS speed on a satnav.

 

[Curlynot]

Mines A T30 and looks like door sticker is same as a T28 above!

 

[Pauly]

I used to run my 18 sportlines low/mid 40s and tyre wear was pretty even

 

[AdL]

Thanks people -

I am pretty sure my van is a T32 but the sticker is different to yours;



I have only owned the van for 3 days, not even been on a trip in it yet other than collecting from Perth. So lots to learn!

 

[MalvernMichael]

My wife has a new T6.1 camper conversion fitted with 255/45 18 tyres, I am finding the pressures a little confusing
on the van label loaded pressure 48psi all around
light load 44psi front and 36psi rear

I am thinking all the Campervan conversion kit must weigh a fair before adding 2 dogs and 2 adults but 48psi seems too high, any advise welcome
thanks
Michael

 

[ginkster]

Try the California pressures as they allow for the conversion unlike the original panel van stickers.

 

[MalvernMichael]

Thanks, that sounds a good plan

 

[WanderingCouple]

I have a 2017 T6 with 255/45R18 Landsail tyres on the front. The max pressure shown on the tyre is 44PSI and the recommended pressure according to the door frame sticker is also 44PSI.
Is this right?
Rears and other tyres on other vehicles I have show the recommended pressure to be a lot lower than the max shown on the tyre.
I’ve set them to 40PSI for now as not sure the normal pressure should be so close to the tyre max.
Any thoughts or am I worrying over nothing?

 

[ginkster]

Sounds like they may have too low a load rating hence the low(ish) max pressure. What is the load rating on the side? e.g. 103.

Edit - as an example my Continental All Seasons in the same size are 103 rated and have a max pressure of 51psi.

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Mr Google says ( sold as a car tyre):

Manufacturer:
Landsail

Width:
255

Profile:
45

Rim:
18

Speed:
W (Max Speed: 168mph)

Load:
99 (Max Load: 775kg)

 

[WanderingCouple]

Correct. Just checked on the tyre itself. Is that an appropriate load? Sorry for the dumb questions……