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Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:01 pm
by Oldmogman
Could any tyre experts out there advise the correct tyre pressure for a Minor saloon running 155/80x14 radials on 4.5J van rims?

I know the handbook specifies 22lb psi, but this was for crossply tyres which have stiffer sidewalls. Given that radials have more flexible sidewalls, should pressure be increased?

Thanks.

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:07 pm
by dalebrignall
i use 30 all round on mine .

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:00 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - 30psi - same set up as you. If weight in back - a bit more!

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:31 pm
by Budgie
Ditto above :D

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:35 pm
by moggyadventurer
ditto to the above 30psi

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:41 pm
by Dryad
ditto on standard rims.

Re: Radial tyre pressures

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:16 pm
by Oldmogman
Thanks everyone - 30psi it is, then!