Date:         Sun, 19 Nov 2000 15:38:34 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Recommended Tire Inflation?
Comments: To: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>
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> 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