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Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:48 pm
by wyefish
I have 215/55 17 tyres all round on my Bongo. I'm a bit unsure as to the correct pressures to apply. Your collective wisdom would be most helpful!

Re: Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:41 pm
by Bob
I have standard steel wheels and run 38 psi front 40 psi rear.

There is a calculator for caravan tyres which is worth a look:

https://caravanchronicles.com/guides/ca ... r-caravan/

Just remember Bongy has 4 wheels, not 2. :wink:

Re: Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:44 pm
by roosmith
As you're not running standard wheels it might have to be a bit of experimenting however I have run 18" and now 15" and have both of them set to 40psi all round for convenience but also because it seems to give best suspension/fuel economy etc

Re: Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:56 pm
by Jillygumbo
I tend to stick to 40 all round as I'm usually carrying a bit of weight (Don't go there) or towing a small trailer. Plus - it's easier to remember!

Re: Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:28 pm
by roosmith
I think all Bongo's carry a bit of weight to be fair Jilly!

(PS that was very tongue in cheek earlier on the now locked post, just very fed up with the negativity)

Re: Tyre pressures

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:29 pm
by wyefish
Thanks to everyone! Good advice, as usual. I'm off with the old girl on a boat to Spain on Saturday. Hoping to spend a bit of quality time touring around with my two best girls (one being our faithful old Bongo).