Tyre Pressure

[Jacqo]

Hi, me again.. I think my tyre pressure may be a little low but am reluctant to just rock up at a pressure spot at a garage as I'm not sure if they are just for cars; up to 40 for example.

My tyres should 72(front) and 79(back). Please don't ask me about bar/psi or somesuch!!

I would be worried if I tried to check them and the pressure doesn't go that high I'll just be letting more air out as I check.

Should I be using a truck stop (assuming they have air sited at these places)? Currently in Czchia heading to Poland tomorrow so could stop along the services on the motorway.

 

[ctc]

Buy a pump, I use cheap Chinese had it years. Accurate enough but if you are particular a nice Ring pressure gauge will help.

 

[Guigsy]

Buy a pump, I use cheap Chinese had it years. Accurate enough but if you are particular a nice Ring pressure gauge will help.

Just make sure that it is capable of pressures well beyond 80psi, and that it's built to cope with the volume of van tyres.

 

[Jacqo]

Thanks for that! I do have a little pump with me but didn't think it would be 'strong enough' but the side does say 250 PSI max so I'll have a go with that.

 

[Gellyneck]

Thanks for that! I do have a little pump with me but didn't think it would be 'strong enough' but the side does say 250 PSI max so I'll have a go with that.

It may not be powerful enough but worth a try.

If it isn't there are various alternatives out there and a number of Funsters, including us, have this https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/rac900

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[Jacqo]

It may not be powerful enough but worth a try.

If it isn't there are various alternatives out there and a number of Funsters, including us, have this https://www.ringautomotive.com/en/product/rac900

Thanks for the info.. I will Google a stockist in Poland tomorrow and hopefully, I should be able to find one.

 

[RustyRuss]

Here’s a good tip, start the pump before you attach it to the tyre as the pump may not be strong enough to overcome the pressure already in the tyre.