Date:         Thu, 30 May 2002 12:57:11 -0600
Reply-To:     Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tires Again - Medium length travelogue, and misc.
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20020530.115316.-405593.20.wilden1@juno.com>
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The sticker calls for 36/40 for reinforced tires, but of course the stock
size, not the larger BFGs.  On my long trip in Jan, I used 44/48, this time
I used 41/45 and really didn't notice any difference.  36/40 will be next.
Is there any reasonable way to test age/remaining useful life of shocks?  I
have OMEs, but didn't install them myself and don't know their age.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."


> From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 11:53:15 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Tires Again - Medium length travelogue, and misc.
>
> This thing on tire pressure is laughable.
> The pressure indicated in the owners manual and on the door jamb is the
> correct pressure.
> If your front suppension, rear suspension. shocks or steering gear is
> worn out you get the driving like crap scenario.
> I've been running the reccomend tire pressure on my Agilit 61s and it
> handles great. It will wander exactly like the Ford van in front of me in
> 45 mile cross winds.
> If you've opted for bigger tires .......... why?
>
> Stan Wilder
>
> On Thu, 30 May 2002 09:27:56 -0700 Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
> writes:
>> Try 45/50 or even 50/50 tire pressure.  The ride will firm up a bit,
>> but, at
>> least in my experience, you'll have better control.  Another thing
>> you may
>> consider would be to go to either Michelin Agilis (I have no
>> experience
>> other than anecdotal) or Yoko 356 D range tires.
>>
>> I've used Lee Pathfinder 27x8.50 14s and liked them, but the Yokos
>> ride
>> softer and are quieter; they also seem more stable, but that's
>> pretty
>> subjective, since they're on my GL and the Lees are on my  Westy.
>
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