The Fun Bus is currently running Goodyear Wrangler HP's. I am very happy with them. I run ~36 psi front and 41 psi rear. Same as sticker recommendation for the 205/70-14 reinforced jokes the van came with. My other van had the BF Goodrich traction TA. A bit noisy and not as good rain grip. I sold those tires and wheels though as I needed money and I was offered what I paid. That van rarely goes on trips so the tires were overkill. The Wranglers wore well except for the right front. They are a bit pricey. That size has a lot of capacity. I don't see the need for increasing pressure unless you are at the verge of overloading. As a "B" standard passenger tire, the full capacity is reached at 35 psi. The extra is for handling and rolling resistance. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Agent99 Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types - A question for Dennis Haynes So Dennis, what pressures are you using in your 215/65-16 tires? What brand/type are they? I'm using Michelin Hydroedge 215/65-16 98T tires on 16x7.5 ET23 rims on my Subaru powered 2WD '86 Westy. Their maximum inflation pressure is 44 psi. What pressures would you suggest for these tires? Would you run different pressures when fully loaded and when empty? Thanks for your response, Ed |
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