N

Nevets22002

Active Member
I'm sure you have been asked this by other newbies like me.

I'm taking my 110 CSW on a camping trip this week for the very first time. I've got a full roof rack and the back completely rammed with kit, tent sleeping bag etc.


My family of four plus the dog are all going in the Landy for the very first time. Only goi g to Devon, taking both motorway and coast road for the five hour drive.


My question is what should my tyre pressure be?
I've got general grabber tr lt235/85r 16 fitted.


Any help would be very welcome.


Thanks steve
 
Nevets22002 said:
I'm sure you have been asked this by other newbies like me.

I'm taking my 110 CSW on a camping trip this week for the very first time. I've got a full roof rack and the back completely rammed with kit, tent sleeping bag etc.


My family of four plus the dog are all going in the Landy for the very first time. Only goi g to Devon, taking both motorway and coast road for the five hour drive.


My question is what should my tyre pressure be?
I've got general grabber tr lt235/85r 16 fitted.


Any help would be very welcome.


Thanks steve
Click to expand...

on the side of your tyre will be a info box giving you the correct PSI for your tyres. Just look it really is that simple:rolleyes:
 
Thor1950 said:
on the side of your tyre will be a info box giving you the correct PSI for your tyres. Just look it really is that simple:rolleyes:
Click to expand...

Errrm....thats the manufacturers maximum recommended pressure

Nevets22002 said:
I'm sure you have been asked this by other newbies like me.

I'm taking my 110 CSW on a camping trip this week for the very first time. I've got a full roof rack and the back completely rammed with kit, tent sleeping bag etc.


My family of four plus the dog are all going in the Landy for the very first time. Only goi g to Devon, taking both motorway and coast road for the five hour drive.


My question is what should my tyre pressure be?
I've got general grabber tr lt235/85r 16 fitted.


Any help would be very welcome.


Thanks steve
Click to expand...

Easiest way is to do a chalk test. When fully loaded draw a line across the width of front and back tyres and drive for 50yrds.

If the chalk has worn off the centre but not the outside then pressure is too high and visa-versa......doesn't work on a wet road for obvious reasons
 
Lol I already knew that.

It says 80psi cold max load. I was more concerned about all the extra weight I'm going to be carrying.

Should I let the tyres down a little? If so to what psi?

Or do I just run them at 80?
 
Nevets22002 said:
Lol I already knew that.

It says 80psi cold max load. I was more concerned about all the extra weight I'm going to be carrying.

Should I let the tyres down a little? If so to what psi?

Or do I just run them at 80?
Click to expand...

NOOOOOOO!!! :eek::crazy_driver:
 
Thanks blue beasty

My guts told me I had to be checking, chalk test it is before I get to the motorway. I'm going to pump them up tonight ready to let a little out when we leave.

All this as a taster test before attempting France in October.

Thanks again for the guidance
 
blue beasty said:
Start at around 40 back 35 front and do a chalk test
Click to expand...

sounds back wards. Your front axle carries more weight than the back axle if you had nothing in the back. If you weighed the front axle on a set of scales , then weigh the back axle would would see.;) I carry about 10 more psi on the front of my truck unless I am hauling a heavy trailer. 70psi front 60 psi back , if pulling a heavy trailer then go to 80psi on back:)
 
Ok now I'm getting confused.

My tyres state 80psi max load.

Should I start at that, fully loaded with family and both a lot of kit in the back and a very heavy load on the roof rack.

I will do the chalk test and go from their, but how low should I expect to go?

Glad I asked, I didn't like the thought of shooting down the M4/M5 fully loaded with the wrong tyre pressure.

I think I better start looking for a sanky trailer too.
 
Nevets22002 said:
Ok now I'm getting confused.

My tyres state 80psi max load.

Should I start at that, fully loaded with family and both a lot of kit in the back and a very heavy load on the roof rack.

I will do the chalk test and go from their, but how low should I expect to go?

Glad I asked, I didn't like the thought of shooting down the M4/M5 fully loaded with the wrong tyre pressure.

I think I better start looking for a sanky trailer too.
Click to expand...


Start with something around RKS's figures, They'll be close enough to be safe and if you're worried chalk test from there. DO NOT head for the motorway with anything remotely like 80psi in your tyres.

Please ignore Thor, he's giving you unsafe information :mad:
 
30odd front 40odd back of more than enough. I'll almost put money onit. 80 is max doesn't mean you ever need to ever ever go that high.
 
Beat me again BB. :) I agree Thor is wrong. And his tyres will be fooked down the middle. Slippery as **** in the wet and light on the steering
 
blue beasty said:
Start with something around RKS's figures, They'll be close enough to be safe and if you're worried chalk test from there. DO NOT head for the motorway with anything remotely like 80psi in your tyres.

Please ignore Thor, he's giving you unsafe information :mad:
Click to expand...

BB for your defender seems like 40 front and 35 back would be a better choice, unless you are hauling 4-500 # of tools then 40 on the back
 
Thor1950 said:
No you is wrong get 70-80k miles with even wear out on mine:p:p:p
Click to expand...

But you do not own a Landy :doh:

You've made a mistake, fair enough, we all do and me more than most but PLEASE STOP TRYING TO PERSUADE SOMEONE TO DRIVE WITH DANGEROUSLY HIGH TYRE PRESSURES! :mad:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Bife
Freelander 1 Sand Tyre Pressure, how low is low?
Replies
7
Views
532
Bife
Bife
C
Defender 90 TD5 Roof Load.
Replies
5
Views
734
casey66
C
K
What money should I be asking?
2
Replies
27
Views
4K
Karls
K
J
Help please! Electrical issue with 1995 Defender 110 County, 300 tdi
2
Replies
35
Views
1K
Oliverryan96
O
M
high pressure fuel regulator
Replies
14
Views
2K
Ross Tait
R