Date:         Mon, 7 Aug 2006 21:51:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types - A question for
              Dennis Haynes
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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