Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:24:39 -0500
Reply-To: Paul & Becky Oliver <oliver8@TDS.NET>
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From: Paul & Becky Oliver <oliver8@TDS.NET>
Subject: Re: syncro-tire pressure
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Tire pressure recommendations by vehicle mfg's are a "RECOMMENDATION," based
on the vehicle and tire used. They do many tests to find the best, average
over-all, tire for each vehicle.
If you use the vehicle differently than they did when doing their testing,
their "RECOMMENDATIONS" will be incorrect for your use.
I mean if you regularly over load the vehicle, (carry more weight than the
tires are rated for) you need to use different tires than what the vehicle
mfg recommended. And you need to then follow the tire mfg recommendation for
air pressure.
Also if you use different tires cause they "look" good. YOU MUST follow what
the tire mfg recommendations for tire pressure.
I have used many different tires in my life, 3 million + miles, on the road
and found that you have to learn what "feels" right and watch the way the
tire wares to really know if you are keeping them at the right pressure.
Just as important as pressure is balance and alignment. Don't be afraid to
talk to and get to know your tire man/woman. They really are there to help
you get good service. Stay away from the discount stores! Cheap tires are
CHEAP and so is the "SERVICE!" Find a good Tire store and stay put.
The repeat costumer is a GOLD MINE. They want your business and will do
their best to keep it. That way you will tell others and keep coming back
when you need to. YOU are their best advertisement.
Yea! I used to be a mechanic too, have bought and sold a lot of tires!
Oh, awh...NEVER let air out or put air in a hot tire (can't hold a bare hand
on it)! Unless you plan on someone cashing in your life insurance. If the
tires hot, have cup of "java" an some pie, while they cool off (might find
something good to look at, chat with, while your at it too). Then find out
why they got so hot, before you "take off."
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry.Luhrs@Bruker-BioSpin.com" <Henry.Luhrs@BRUKER-BIOSPIN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: syncro-tire pressure
> Hi Jason,
> The manufacturers recommendations take into account the
> extra pressure when the tires warm up. You should not let air out
> when they are hot to get them back to the cold pressure.
>
> Henry
>
> 87 Syncro
>
> > hey all,
> > my recommended tire presssure for my 14 inch wheels on my 87 syncro
westy is
> > 36 in front and 40 in rear. so this psi is done when cold. after
driving a
> > some highway miles in this heat the tires heat up significantly and the
> > pressure of course increases. the increase is 4 psi all around. should
i
> > adjust for this increase and let air out, or is this increase taken into
> > consideration and allowed for? i don't want my new vc to be working
anymore
> > than it has to. so do i let air aout when a lot of driving is going to
be
> > done, or just don't worry about it and make sure the psi is the same on
the
> > rears and the fronts?
> >
> > thanks
> > jason
> >
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