Date:         Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:18:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject:      Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
Comments: To: jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM
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Jon,

I assume you will be purchasing a 14" tire,

But which Agilis?

The Agilis 51 LI C or the Agilis 61 LI D 

Model: Agilis 51
Size: 185R14
Load Range: 97
Load Index: C
Max Load:  1710 lbs
Max Inflation Pressure:  54 psi  

Model: Agilis 61
Size: 185R14
Load Range: 99
Load Index: D
Max Load: 1875 lbs
Max Inflation Pressure:  65 psi

Have you ever weighed the Van with a typical load?

Based on your statement "moderately to heavily loaded" I'd guess that your
Pretty close to capacity at 4900 - 5100 lbs.

The Capacity Specs for a 82 Westy are:

GVWR: 5093              	
GAWR Front: 2425	
GAWR Rear: 2866	

Once you tells us which Agilis you'll be getting I'll pull out the load
inflation tables for that tire and we can dial you in.
 
good road, good adventure
 
larry chase
 
www.roadhaus.com
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Date:    Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:00:11 -0400
From:    Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: michelin agilis tire pressure

Howdy Listees,
 my yokohama super vans have become too bald for the upcoming winter,, and=
=20 are getting replaced by a set of michelin agilis' this week. Although
I=20 recall a recent discussion that voiced multiple opinions on the subject
I= =20 wanted to see if I could get the expert consensus on what tire
pressure to= =20 run with my setup which is an '82 ac westy which is
moderately to heavily= =20 loaded considering that I full-time in it. I want
to run at a pressure that= =20 is best for gas mileage and tire longevity as
I don't do much off-road=20 driving.  So what in ya'lls experience is the
best air pressure for these tires and= =20 my van??  Thanks a bunch,
Jonathan Poole