Tyre Pressures on Autotrail Tracker - Fiat Ducato?

Threebarkingdogs replied on 18/08/2018 16:18

Posted on 18/08/2018 16:18

I know I could look in the handbook but I've left that at home 800 miles away...

Does anyone have a 2004 Autotrail Tracker on a Fiat Ducato (2 litre diesel) and if so could they let me know what the REAR tyre pressures are supposed to be. I'm getting two new Michelins fitted next week - 215/70R15's.

 

Cheers

Andy

JVB66 replied on 18/08/2018 16:27

Posted on 18/08/2018 16:27

A quick look on line has come up with 55psi on  the rear with michelins

but then others say 80psi 0n rearundecided

Doug n San replied on 20/08/2018 16:48

Posted on 20/08/2018 16:48

If it is 80 PSI on the rear the rim will be fitted with a high pressure valve which is fitted with a visable nut on the valve stem, if not its not designed for 80PSI.

Good luck Doug

 

Threebarkingdogs replied on 26/08/2018 23:34

Posted on 26/08/2018 23:34

Well I went with 55 because that is what I thought I remembered from the handbook and when I got home that is indeed what it says.

The strange thing is that it is all much more comfortable and less rattly now... which kind of indicates the old ones were pumped up rather harder... which rather indicates I should have checked them before and not just relied on them being right when I picked it up from the dealer we bought it from!

 

Andy

young thomas replied on 27/08/2018 08:28

Posted on 27/08/2018 08:28

see the other thread I this section re weighing the van and getting the tyre maker to advise..

weighing always good practice anywaywink 

Kontikiboy replied on 27/08/2018 10:29

Posted on 27/08/2018 10:29

Fiat always pump up their tyres to 79psi before leaving the factory.   This pressure is indicated on the inside post of the nearside door.

However, I visited my local weighbridge fully loaded before a long trip and emailed those details to Michelin who replied swiftly with 65 front, 75 rear.

But, like BB says, on UK roads we get the noise from vibration and on a good French Autoroute, which we pay a lot for, the ride is smooth and quiet.    I have noticed though on the M5 they are now using better quality tarmac, similar to that on Autoroutes and laying it with less noticeable seems and joints and that is making a big difference, until they dig it up to lay some wi-fi fibre!

BillC

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