Is this a reasonable tyre.

If you have any trouble Bruce, I'll be travelling that section on the Tuesday.
My trailer has BFG AT 31 x 10 R15's on it and I'll have around the same weight as you and I will probably run the tyres at 28 - 32 PSI.

77 Days to go LOL

Cheers Kev

The tyres themselves should be OK for towing Bruce, but how well do you know Murphy and his bloody law.

In "normal" circumstances you will be OK and could probably do the trip 10 times without issues. At 1200kg the van is not particularly heavy.

The one time you encounter a problem, you will have one spare and depending on the condition of the punctured tyre, you then need to assess if it can be fixed and how. (tyre plugs, tube patches, etc)

Are they tubeless tyres, or do they have tubes?
Perhaps a tyre repair kit, (plugs & patches) and one or two spare tubes will give you that extra confidence.

As for tyre pressure, I would start at 28psi for dirt roads and adjust as required after measuring the pressures when hot and applying the 4psi rule.
If they increase more than 4psi when hot, they are running hot and need more air. Increase by a couple of psi and try again.
If they don't show any noticeable difference when hot, there may be too much pressure and you can drop the pressure by a couple of psi to compensate.

Bill.

Bruce

I would really be looking at two LT tyres and keep the HT for spares.


Cheers

You are unlikely to find a stronger tyre in that size. Most 215/70R16 only have a load index of 98. Nankang is a reasonable brand.

The tyre is a commercial tyre and Load Range D is equivalent to the old 8 ply rating.

I'd be using them.