Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:06:33 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Proper tire inflation?
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On 11/15/04 5:43 PM, "Vanagon Related" <vanagon_mail@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> I just purchased a new set of 205-70R-14 tires for my alloy wheels for my 89
> Westfalia camper. They are load range D (8 ply) and have a sidewall rating of
> 1874 lbs at 65 PSI. Not a truck tire but street tread. Replaced my MXL's since
> MXT's and MXL's are not made anymore. My sticker at the driver's front door
> for this size tire says 40 lbs rear and 30 front. I had never prior kept it as
> low as 30 on the front. Am I to use the 40 range or go ahead and inflate them
> closer to the 65?
> 
> 

I keep mine at 40 and 45 lbs..  No need for the higher pressure except under
load.
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