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Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:53:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
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From:         Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types
Comments: To: J S <jdshoes@GMAIL.COM>
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I have Vanco 8's on my Westy and run 50lbs in the rear and 45 lbs in the front. This is pretty close to where I started, but I went up and down at both ends in 2lb changes to find what I felt was the best combination of pressures. I would say you could run 38 in the front if you feel that there is too much flex in the ride.

Jim

Jim Henry 84 Westy

> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] > On Behalf Of J S > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:58 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types > > 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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