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robwat

I have just set all my tyre pressures to the manufactureres recommended 55psi front and 45psi rear. My rear tyres now look underinflated but it could just be me not being used to seeing them at that level. Are there any other Starburst owners and what are your experiences?

Many Thanks

Robwat

Rapide561

Hi

Who recommended the figures? Was it Peugeot, Autocruise or the tyre manufacturer? I am not expert on tyres, or anything technical, but 45 psi sounds low to me.

If you have Michelin Tyres, why not have a chat with Michelin on 01782 402000 - ask for the technical department. They will need to know your actual axle weights and the type of tyres.

As a contrast, I am running at 70 psi all round at present, recently upped from 65 psi all round.

With the other Kontiki - not a TAG axle - I ran at 80 psi all round.

I can't remember about the Compass tyre pressures as I never checked them.

Russell

38Rover

Those preasures look low my Burstner Solano 3.5 tonne is 5 bar front and 5,5 bar rear lower by 1/2 bar if not michelin Camper Tyres.
Colin

Wizzo

I think they look low to me too. When we bought our Autohomes the Autohomes handbook recommended 45psi but on driving it it was clear these were too low. When driving round a bend the back end must have been sliding out very slightly because I was having to steer back into the direction of the slide a little. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't heart-stopping or anything but it was noticeable to me. I now run at 60psi all round.

As has been said it is worth checking with the tyre manufacturer but to give you accurate tyre pressures they will need your actual axle weights.

If you do not know your axle weights I would not be tempted to inflate your tyres up to maximum pressure. Apart from giving a harsh ride the effects from a road holding and braking point of view can be as bad as having them under inflated.

JohnW

EJB

Check your plated maximum axle weights (normally at the front under the bonnet) then go to the tyre manufacturers website for suggested pressures Smile

45PSI seems really too low.

Cherekee

Hi Robwat,

There is a recent thread on this subject, but I run my Starspirit 55 front 60 rear 15000 miles no problem. Michelin recomended 52/52 for my weight. 45 is too low me thinks!

Alan

robwat

Thanks for all the replies. The figures I have are from the Autocruise manual as recommended by Michelin but I think I will phone them tomorrow just to check.

Robwat

grumpyman

Both my Tyre fitter and main dealer reccomend the pressure on the tyre ie 80.