Larry, Many syncro drivers find themselves creeping down a steephill and all of a sudden three wheels are carrying the load. (I think there might be a picture of my sw in this state on the syncro pages of vanagon.com, under the GW forest story.) Anyway, I just want to make the point that 6k lbs/4 is not necessarily going to result in the absolute maximum load per wheel...and you dont have to be offroad, a steep irregular driveway can do it. You don't even have to take a wheel off the ground: a steep hill will transfer weight to the lower axle. Besides the 97 rated tire, my doorjamb states that "C" rated 8 ply tires at up to 48 psi in a couple of sizes are also suitable, so I am curious what those ratings equal in terms of maximum weight. Incidently, I have seen the correction factor for p tires on some tire co. Webpages over time, though I don't remember where. Finally, I wish we could just trust a reputable tire company. Unfortunately, they make mistakes too. I think it is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to confirm that the tire recommended meets or exceeds the required specs. Thomas Forhan |
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