Date:         Sun, 20 May 2001 16:33:01 -0500
Reply-To:     Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net>
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Subject:      Re: Tires and Pressure
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> About 33 Front, 40 Rear. Check your front door frame for specifics.
> My Westy is heavier on the drivers side but it sort of compromises
with
> the cap in the road.

folks, please be careful with that door frame sticker!!!! it applies
ONLY to the original tires!!!!

if you put any other model/brand/size/color tires on your bus, use the
TIRE for the info about pressure!! it's stamped on the sidewall of the
tire ... Max Load xxxx lbs at Max Pressure zzzz psi. that's the
maximum amount of pressure you want to ever put in THAT tire.

and if, for example, the tire says Max Pressure 50 psi, you do NOT
want to run 33 psi in it!! that would be, in my opinion,
UNDERinflated. the rule of thumb i've always heard is never never
never inflate a tire below 80 percent of the max pressure (which in
this case would be 40 psi).
<except when trying to get unstuck in sand. but that's another story
and a good reason to always carry a small air compressor or good
quality bicycle pump with you on trips! :) >

so don't believe everything that's stuck on your van, especially if
someone previously has replaced the tires. check the tire itself for
more info, and use your noodle!! :)

unca joel