I run my Kirkland light truck tires at about 42 lbs in the rear and about 37 lbs in the front. Seems to work well on my ASI conversion. I believe that weighs about as much as a Westphalia. jeff Juneau, AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2000 3:38 PM Subject: Re: Recommended Tire Inflation?
> > I need to know the recommended tire pressure > > for my Kirkland/ Lite Truck 14" tires. Please figure > > this based on my '85 Westy with a light load, > > traveling initially for many miles at highway speeds > > on pavement in good weather. > > AS a starting point look at the tire sidewall for the maximum pressure... > don't exceed that maximum pressure.... (also don't exceed the maximum > weight) > > Second, hopefully that maximum pressure will be equal to or greater than > the recommended pressure indicated on the label found on in the driver's > side door jamb... for same size tire... > > Third, if you really want to know the optimum pressure range your particular > tire and for the particular weight of the Vanagon, then go to the Kirkland > supplier and/or manufacturer and ask for a weight vs pressure chart... this > is the only true way to know.... > > Fourth, look at the side walls.... I have found that what looks like a > properly inflated tire to me is normally pretty close to correct.... If you > follow all the above and the tire looks low... I would add air until it > looks right. > > Good Luck, > Bill |
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