Date:         Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:33:08 -0700
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From:         "Kevin ..." <artbear26@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires- 16" recommendations?
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 Sorry to butt in here, but I have a question about oil. I am the new owner of a choice 1986 Westy owner and it's looking like oil change time. I was out last weekend and the oli pressure warning light and buzzer came on. Since the buzzer's so old it sounded more lke a vibrator or somethnig. I take it to mean the pressure was low (?) The previous owner was using Mobil 1 5/40. Would different oil make a difference? And what about additives? I've read a lot of things about adding those.Kevin> Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:50:05 -0400
> From: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Tires- 16" recommendations?
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> My suggestion would be a 225/60-16. There are a lot of choices in this size
> including extra load (XL) choices. Even a standard tire in this size will
> have a 97 or 98 load index. Just make sure the inflation pressure can go to
> 44 psi. If you really want taller you can go to a 215/65-16. Avoid this if
> an automatic. Nokian has some real good offerings in both these sizes if you
> want to spend some money. I also now have a source of 17" wheels which are
> working out real nice with 225/55-17XL tires. Make sure the wheel you choose
> has adequate load capacity and proper offset.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Rob
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 1:33 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Tires- 16" recommendations?
> 
> I'm going to upgrade to 16" tires on my '84 Westy.
> Any specific recommendations?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Rob
> 
> becida@comcast.net
> Western Washington State, USA