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Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2000 18:12:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Townsend <townsend@rtp.ericsson.se>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Townsend <townsend@rtp.ericsson.se>
Subject:      Re: Important tire saftey
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Hahahaha:


This is my favorite line:


He says Ford's policy, therefore, is to specify tire pressures as low as
possible that don't compromise hauling ability. "Sometimes you want the
steering to be a little bit on the lazy side, for safety," Baughman says.


So, this is why I drive VW's instead!


Michael


> Good advice from Dan!  Also follow the recommended tire pressure
> recommendation on your van.  In all cases, except for Ford in the case
> of the Explorer
> (http://www.usatoday.com/money/consumer/autos/mauto771.htm), this is the
> correct and safe pressure!
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Seattle
> Parts cars:
> '68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
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