Date:         Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:11:46 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tire Pressure - what's on the sidewall or what's on the van?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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Recommended pressure for my '91 Campmobile (Westy to most of you) is 43 front, 53 rear, and that's what I run.  Maximum for my tires is 65.   DMc

---- Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Sidewall pressure is nearly always the MAX pressure for the tire, and if the
> tire is the correct spec for the vehicle, then using the vehicle pressure is
> recommended (but not less). I've had two different Contis before, and the
> max pressure was either 55 or 65psi, but I usually ran then between 40-50,
> since I have a Westy that is usually loaded up. At max pressure they were
> very harsh.
>
> Currently I run BFG A/Ts which are slighltly under-spec on the rear, so I
> run them at or near max press of 50psi. On the front, Yoko Y370 LR D are
> over-spec, so I can run them as low as 35psi, but usually around 45psi. My
> van is usually loaded around 4500 lbs or more when travelling.
>
> On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>wrote:
>
> > I have Continental Vanco2's on my 85 Westy.  I inflated the tires to
> > what's on the sidewalls of the tires (60psi IIRC).  The Vanagon says
> > 30/40.  I think inflating less than the sidewall says will decrease tire
> > life substantially?  It rides like a tank at this point but I can live
> > with that for a while until I find a solution and $$.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Shawn Wright

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David McNeely