Tyre Knowledge
Hardly any setting on a vehicle has as much influence as the air pressure in the tyres. It determines how your vehicle reacts to steering commands, how evenly the tread wears, and how much the tyre heats up during driving. If the pressure is set incorrectly, the tyre wears out faster, handling becomes unstable, and damage becomes more likely. With the correct pressure, however, your tyre lasts longer and delivers the performance it was built for.
That's what counts
If there is too little air in the tyre, the sidewall will flex more when rolling. The vehicle will be less responsive to steering, and will lose stability in corners. If the pressure is correct, the handling will remain predictable and grip will be reliable.
At too low a pressure, the tyre shoulders primarily bear the load, while at too high a pressure, the centre of the tread does. Both lead to uneven wear. The correct pressure distributes the load evenly across the tread.
Too low a pressure increases rolling resistance. This wastes fuel and generates heat inside the tyre, which damages it in the long run. The correct pressure keeps the temperature within a safe range.
Step by step
Always check the tyre pressure before driving, while the tyres are cold. When driving, they heat up and the pressure increases; a reading with warm tyres will mislead you.
Every tyre loses some air over time, all by itself. Therefore, check the pressure at least once a month, additionally before long journeys, and always when you are travelling with a heavy load.
The more weight the tyre carries, the more pressure it needs. Use the calculator below to find the correct value for your axle load. Never exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the tyre sidewall.
For every Loder Tire, we have stored the exact load capacity values. Simply select your tyre size and your axle load, and you'll get the correct air pressure immediately.
The calculator
Determine the optimal air pressure for your Loder Tyre. Select your tyre size and set your vehicle's axle load.
The values provided are technical guidelines for load capacity depending on air pressure. Depending on the vehicle, axle load, surface and area of use, a moderate adjustment of the air pressure may be sensible in individual cases to improve traction and handling. The load capacity required for the respective axle load must not be undercut. Before driving at high speeds on roads, the air pressure must be readjusted to the specified cold pressure.
FAQ
Here you will find answers to the most important questions about tyre pressure: from correct measurement and the effects of incorrect values to the right settings for your load.
At least once a month. Since every tyre loses air on its own over time, regular checks are worthwhile. You should also check before long journeys and when carrying heavy loads.
During driving, the tyre heats up, which causes the air pressure inside to increase. If you measure the warm tyre, you will get too high a value. If you then let air out, the tyre will be under-inflated while driving once it has cooled down again.
The tyre flexes more, heats up and wears out, primarily on the shoulders. At the same time, steering response and cornering stability deteriorate, rolling resistance increases, and fuel consumption rises. The tyre's load-carrying capacity also decreases.
The load concentrates on the centre of the tread, causing uneven wear. The tyre is less able to absorb impacts from potholes or stones, and ride comfort suffers.
The more weight on the tyre, the more pressure it needs to safely carry that load. If the load increases, the pressure must also be adjusted, but never beyond the maximum value indicated on the tyre sidewall.
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