Date:         Sun, 20 May 2001 05:02:37 EDT
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@aol.com
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@aol.com>
Subject:      Re: Tires, Load Range and Pressure
Comments: To: hotlava@interpac.net
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In a message dated 5/20/01 4:43:24 AM, hotlava@interpac.net writes:

<< on a syncro shouldn't the

tire pressure front to back be closer together to keep the tires the same

diameter... or does the load distribution offset the pressure difference? >>

I guess the weight distribution must determine the pressures which are
specified.  Since I know no better, I have to use VW's tire information for
that van.  That said, I will probably be measuring the static radii of the
tires tomorrow.

Rich

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