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Date:         Thu, 24 Apr 2003 15:02:03 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Max Load Rating Calculation
Comments: To: "Forhan, Thomas" <thomas.forhan@mail.house.gov>
Comments: cc: "lchase@attglobal.net" <lchase@attglobal.net>,
          vwcc@yahoogroups.com, VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com,
          "wetwesties@yahoogroups." <wetwesties@yahoogroups.com>,
          ev_update@yahoogroups.com, Syncro@yahoogroups.com,
          vanagon@yahoogroups.com
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I really don't think any of this is that much of the problem. I think the real problem is being loaded to the max. going real fast and say...hitting a real big deep hole in the road. This would put maximum force on only that one tire/wheel. To calculate this force.....well good luck. Eric

"Forhan, Thomas" wrote:

> Larry, what you've heard makes sense for regular vehicles - add 10% or so > for overloading, etc. > > Now think about syncros, and how they can be used/abused off road. Here is a > picture of my fully loaded syncro westie heading down a steep, rocky road. > http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/trips/peters-mill/img/3-wheelin.jpg . > > Only three wheels are on the ground, so at max GVW I would have a minimum of > 1839 lbs of load on each tire in contact with the ground (5512/3 = 1839). > Also, from the incline shown in the picture, you can be sure that the front > two tires were taking most of the weight...it would not surprise me to find > out that each of the front tires was supporting close to 2000 lbs. > > I guess the moral of the story is that calculations help to get a range, but > in the real world the loading can easily exceed the theoretical. > > Tom F. > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/


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