Date:         Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:55:23 +0100
Reply-To:     Calle <vw.vanagon@TELIA.COM>
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From:         Calle <vw.vanagon@TELIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel mileage tire question (odometer accuracy)
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Gnarlie - Never mind !!

From the moment you put the first mile on your tyres, the fault will reoccur
and just grow bigger for every little layer of rubber that wear off !
Are you sure that the pump where you get your diesel is dead accurate ?
Or just how much of your fuel that is evaporating ?
Youīll never become 100% sure so lean back with the tyres you have and keep
on being 39MPG happy and donīt mind about the jelaous "you couldnīt get that
mileage 'cause I can't" choir !

Calle
- going 30 MPG with a Volvo I4 in the Vanagon
( just kidding, itīs more like 23 which makes me happy ! )


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: Diesel mileage tire question (odometer accuracy)


> Entity Mark Drillock spoke thus:
>
>> What is the 3 digit number written on the speedo face of your speedo?
> 805, why?
>
>> That number refers to the revs per mile that the cable must turn for the
>> speedo to be right. Tire companies usually give tire revs/ mile specs if
>> you look deep enough.
> That's a good tip, thanks! Anyone running the right rubber for this
> number?
>
> -- Gnarlie
>