Date:         Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:36:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
Comments: To: lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET
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Larry.
I don't know how you find time to exercise, jog and do sit-ups working
off all those Barbecue lunches and still find time to get onto the
Vanagon list.
Could you please offer the rest of us some suggestions to better organize
out time.

Stan Wilder


On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:07:33 -0600 Larry Chase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
writes:
> Volks,
>
> I'd like to better understand how we get to the Maximum Load Rating
> Tire
> recommendations for our Vanagon.
>
> Example, the generally agreed upon Vanagon Tire specification is:
> Load
> Index: 97 (1609-1652 lbs.) or Higher
>
> Exactly how do we get from GVWR or GAWR to the Load spec of
> 1609-1652lbs.
>
> I know there is a safety margin figured in, but I'd like to know
> specifically how to do the actual math.
>
> My 1990 Syncro Westfalia has the following load specifications.
>
> GVWR LB 5512
> GAWR LB Front 2866 / Rear 3042
>
>
> GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):
> The Maximum permissible weight of the unit, including
> the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus all fluids, cargo,
> optional equipment and accessories. For safety and
> product performance, do not exceed the GVWR.
>
> GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):
> The total weight each front/rear axle, suspension
>  and tire system is designed to carry. When loading
> the unit, care should be taken to balance cargo
> weight in consideration of the GAWRs.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry Chase
> Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com
> Web: www.RoadHaus.com
> What: North American Road Trip
> How: RoadHaus - 1990 VW Westfalia Syncro
> Today: Denver, CO
>
>

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