Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:38:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Proper tire inflation?
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I think the tire your describing is actually a 205-75-14. Being a truck
tire, I would go with the inflation pressure recommended for the 185/82
tires on the sticker. The factory 205/70's that sticker are actually
passenger car tires with so called reinforced sidewalls. They were
designed for car like ride and handling. Most early VWs recommended low
inflation pressures for the front to produce under steer. My 79 beetle
called for 16 psi front. While 30 psi may be almost adequate for the
passenger tire, the truck tire will not work well at that low pressure.

Dennis


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Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 7:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Proper tire inflation?

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?


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