Caravans-Wohnm · Sterckeman · Cold
Setting cold tyres on a Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel drive
- Body
- passenger car
- PSI F / R
- 45-65 / 45-65
- Bar F / R
- 3.1-4.5 / 3.1-4.5
psi
55 / 55
Catalogue mid-points, front / rear · 3.1-4.5 / 3.1-4.5 bar
45-65 psi F · 45-65 psi R · 3.1-4.5 / 3.1-4.5 bar · 379/379 kPa
Cold means the Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman has stood at least three hours, or covered less than about a mile. Heat from a dual carriageway run is not the number you set. Size estimates on this page include 225/45R17, 225/50R17 and 245/40R18 — interpolated from the catalogue midpoint, not a second factory sticker.
Temperature and a cold gauge
Roughly 1 psi per 5–6 °C. The table uses 55 psi as a 20 °C baseline for this Sterckeman.
| Ambient | Gauge (front mid) | Bar | kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 °C (hard frost) | 52 psi | 3.59 bar | 359 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 0 °C | 53 psi | 3.65 bar | 365 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 8 °C (UK winter morning) | 54 psi | 3.72 bar | 372 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 20 °C (set cold here) | 55 psi | 3.79 bar | 379 kPa | Baseline |
| 30 °C | 57 psi | 3.93 bar | 393 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
| 38 °C (heatwave tarmac) | 58 psi | 4 bar | 400 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
How to set the Sterckeman
- Measure before the school run, not after the M25.
- Write LF / RF / RR / RL. Do not keep Sterckeman numbers in your head.
- Add air in short bursts toward 55 psi (3.79 bar) front and 55 psi rear.
- If one corner is 4 psi down, hunt for a nail before you blame the weather.
- Log date, ambient temperature and the four readings.
Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman placard versus sidewall
The tyre-information placard on a Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman sits on the driver’s door pillar (sometimes the fuel-filler flap). Catalogue figures here are a general band: 45-65 / 45-65 psi.
Estimated pressure by tyre size (225/45R17 and others)
225/45R17 is the first planning size here. 245/40R18 is usually the plus-size or LT step. Keep load index at or above original equipment.
| Tyre size | Front PSI | Rear PSI | Front bar | Rear bar | Front kPa | Rear kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/45R17 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Sport 17-inch |
| 225/50R17 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Touring 17-inch |
| 245/40R18 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Wide touring 18-inch |
| 205/55R16 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Typical mid-compact OEM |
| 215/55R16 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Slightly wider 16-inch |
| 205/60R16 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Taller 16-inch |
| 215/50R17 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Plus-size 17-inch |
| 225/40R18 | 50 | 50 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 345 | 345 | Low-profile 18-inch |
PSI, bar and kPa
PSI-led conversions for the Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman band (45-65 / 45-65).
| PSI | Bar | kPa |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 3.45 | 345 |
| 55 | 3.79 | 379 |
| 60 | 4.14 | 414 |
| 65 | 4.48 | 448 |
Load notes
Load moves the rear of a passenger car first. If the factory placard already has a “laden” column, use that instead of these sketches.
| Condition | Front (est.) | Rear (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver only | 50 psi / 3.45 bar | 50 psi / 3.45 bar |
| Full occupancy | 50 psi / 3.45 bar | 50 psi / 3.45 bar |
| Motorway + luggage | 50 psi / 3.45 bar | 50 psi / 3.45 bar |
Caravans-Wohnm notes
No special Caravans-Wohnm exception: the Sterckeman uses the door-pillar placard. Size estimates on this page only help if you have left the original load index behind.
Spare and inflator kit
A matching full-size spare on the Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman usually follows the higher axle (often the rear, near 45-65 psi). A space-saver is commonly 60 psi / 4.1 bar — read that tyre’s own sidewall. An inflator kit is not a spare; check the sealant date.
A cheap gauge and a monthly habit will do more for this Sterckeman than nitrogen upsells.
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Questions about this Sterckeman
What is that in bar and kPa for the Sterckeman?
Mid-points are about 3.79 bar (379 kPa) front and 3.79 bar (379 kPa) rear.
Front versus rear on the Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman?
This row is 45-65 F / 45-65 R. Even when they match, a laden rear can justify a higher number if the sticker prints one.
How often should I check a Sterckeman?
Monthly, before a long trip, and after a 10 °C weather swing. Include a full-size spare.
Should I bleed pressure after a motorway run?
No. Heat raises the gauge. Set cold only. Bleeding a hot tyre leaves it low the next morning.
What tyre pressure should a Caravans-Wohnm Sterckeman use?
Catalogue reference is 45-65 psi front and 45-65 psi rear (3.1-4.5 / 3.1-4.5 bar), cold. Confirm on the door-pillar placard.
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