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Date:         Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:39:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Michelin XCA tires - highway RPMS
Comments: cc: voicebox@dnai.com, j_rodgers@charter.net
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Someone was asking what the hiway RPMs were with the Michelin XCA
(205/75R14 LRD) tires that are a larger diameter than the MXTs.
(I noted that my speedometer now reads 3 mph slower than actual speed -
my speedo is labeled 805 on the bottom)
According to the sidewall of the tire they are rated at 2270lbs max load
at 65psi.


America's Tire company SKU 35838  Price $109 ea.  Tires labeled "Made in
France"


Here are my ballpark observations of RPM at (corrected) speed. 1988
Vanagon Westfalia 2wd. Tires at about 50 psi.
I could get more accurate readings if anyone is dying for more
presision. As they are, I'd say +- 1mph.


65mph = 3660
70mph = 3800
75mph = 4100




Todd
'88 Westy
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