Michelin recommends to follow and respect the tyre pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
It can be usually found inside the van's door on the driver's side. Sometimes it is also in the fuel filler flap.
You can also refer to our online tool to find the recommended pressure for your type of van.
It should be noted that there are several recommended pressures for the same vehicle, depending on whether it is lightly or heavily loaded. Due to the nature of commercial vans, which often involve loading and unloading goods, the weight fluctuates significantly and therefore requires the van tyre pressure to be adjusted accordingly.
If you overload your van without adjusting the tyre pressure, the tyres will wear out much faster and will have to be changed prematurely. We therefore advise you to ensure that your van tyre pressure is correct for its load before setting off.
The specificity of the “C" marking on tyres
Light commercial vehicle tyres have a "C" marking that means the carcass has been reinforced to be able to withstand higher loads than a conventional vehicle (see our article on reinforced tyres).
On the sidewall of a tyre with a “C” marking, two load index are indicated: the first for a single mounting (two tyres on the rear axle), the second for a dual mounting (four tyres mounted on the rear axle for a better load distribution).
In order for these reinforced tyres to be able to withstand heavier loads than a passenger car, it is also necessary to inflate them to a higher pressure, as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.