I've been running some tires on my Westy Syncro (with the SVX...aka heavy engine). The tires (Bridgestone's) have a maximum inflation pressure of 44 psi. My observations 44 psi is too much for the front. It makes for a harsh ride over normal road bumps and transitions. 44 psi is okay in the rear....if you aren't heavily loaded. If heavily loaded, it feels mushy and makes me wary. Please note that I've been running EXTREMELY heavy loads on the tail end of my Westy. This is probably on the order of 6-700 pounds on the trailer hitch, along with a lot of stuff up top (and overhanging the rear), along with the SVX engine. I'd strongly suggest no one else be this idiotic. I've gotten away with it, but won't run tires at that low a pressure if I try to do that again.
On Oct 27, 2005, at 3:11 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > I think the 215/65-16 tire is the perfect Syncro tire size, as long > as it has the 44 psi inflation rating |
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