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Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa)
For reasons of comfort, we recommend setting the tire
pressures according to the table below, depending on
axle loads, on longer journeys with an unloaded or
only partially loaded vehicle.
Comfort Tire Pressures in PSI (kPa)
Front Axle
Size Application
Axle loads in lbs (kg), see
type plate
2,315
(1,050) 2,646
1,200) 2,976
(1,350) 3,219
(1,460)
195/70 R 15 C
104/102 R
Single
36
(250)
40
(275)
47
(325)
51
(350)
225/70 R 15 C
112/110 R
(115 N)
Single
33
(225)
36
(250)
36
(250)
36
(250)
WARNING!
Correct the tire pressures before loading the
vehicle fully. If the tire pressure is too low driving
safety and tire mileage are decreased.
Rear Axle
Size
Appli-
cation
Axle loads in lbs (kg), see type plate
1,764
(800) 2,205
(1,000) 2,646
(1,200) 3,307
(1,500) 3,748
(1,700)
195/70 R 15 C
104/102 R
Double –
36
(250)
– – –
225/70 R 15 C
112/110 R
(115 N)
Single
33
(225)
33
(225)
36
(250)
43
(300)
47
(325)
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