Replacement tyres
I have had GT 6000 185R14 104/102 kargomax C tyres fitted these seemed similar to the original bailey fitted tyres .
The stability of the outfit since is frightening I had the worst snake ever in calm dry conditions at 55 mph being over taken by a coach. Since this was the first time out after the change loading and tyre pressures were carefully checked (65 psi) tow ball and stabiliser pads cleaned. In 30+ years of caravanning I have never been so scared.
the footprint of the tyres seems greater than before perhaps softer side walls , ply rating is the same as previous tyres (8 ply)
any Recommendations for another set of tyres would be appreciated
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what do bailey fit now to caravans. might be worth giving them a call.
https://www.lifesure.co.uk/articles/new-guide-for-caravan-tyre-pressures/
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Silly question but are you sure nothing has moved inside the van? We had new tyres fitted and on the first trip out it was definitely twitchy. After having checked things out as you have it turned out our sun loungers had moved under the fixed bed and slid towards the rear away from the axle. After putting them where they should be all was well with the world.
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65 psi seems high?!
Is that the max load number off the tyre?
What is the psi on the caravan plate?
The tyres I had fitted were a higher load rated van tyre with a 55 psi max rating, but the van plate states 45 psi and I was advised to use the van plate pressure, else it could make the van very choppy (the pressures on the tyre rated for a 3 tonne van not a 1500kg caravan).
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Elddis state 65 psi for my 2013 Avante, up plated to the max 1500kg
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Thanks for the reply
The max load tyre pressure is 65psi as it was on the previous tyres
the caravan plate pressure shows pressure as 58psi
the bailey hand book shows 65psi.
Bailey have said previously the handbook figure is the one to use
they show 65psi for all Pegasus 2 vans despite the differences in weight between vans
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65 psi re your previous reply waiting on info from bailey
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Can anyone tell me the number of side wall plies on tyres they have fitted to a bailey Pegasus 2 Genoa .
The overall number of plies is split between tread and side wall I suspect my problem is caused by 2 ply side walls unfortunately I do not know what the configuration of the original tyres was
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GT 6000 185R14 104/102 kargomax C
It has 8 plies in the wall and is designed for heavy trailer and caravan use, I did read one review on them which said they had some sway when white vans went past,
if I remember correctly it scored 3.5 out of 5 alas I can't find the link anymore 0 -
Do you have this tyre ? if so how old is it? While it appears to be the same tyre
My tyres only have 2 side wall plies and 7 overall ?
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No I don't have those tyres but i am thinking of changing mine soon the van is due its 4th service so i will see what the engineer has to say.
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