I had that same setup on my '91 Westy Mike. Ran 50 lbs. when loaded on trips too. No problems and ran stable. Think I put 15K on them. Mike Boland now has them on his Westy. He bought them from me. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 10:28 PM Subject: Tire Pressure
> Listees, > > Anyone know what's the maximum pressure the stock VW aluminum wheels will > carry? > > Got a non Westy van, loaded to the gunnels, Michelin XC tires, new, load > range C. Will support 1435 lb at 50lbs. Will the wheels take this? > > Mike > |
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