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Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2006 14:58:13 -0400
Reply-To:     J S <jdshoes@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         J S <jdshoes@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types
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1990 Vanagon GL (second owner)


The Van came with Continental Contact tires.  Maximum PSI is 40
(arg!).  While the tread on all 4 is very good (12K miles), I picked
up a nail that is too close to the sidewall to repair.


I purchased 2 new tires for the rear - Continental Vanco-8.


I can put 36 psi in the front tires (90% of maximum).  What makes
sense for the back tires?  I could go with the door sticker
recommendation of 53 in the back (max for the tires is 65 psi, I
believe).


But is this too great a difference between the front and back for
stability/control?


I will be traveling with 7 people in the Van for the next ~1,000 miles.


thanks
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