Date:         Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:06:22 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Interesting Tire Info
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On Apr 27, 2012, at 10:35 AM, Chris S. wrote:

> Check your Vanagon weight distribution figures. It's very close to 50/50.
> 
> You've got 300 lbs of gear in the back and 300 lbs of homo sapiens over the steering wheels. 
> 
> Now look at the factory recommendation at max load. Look at both PSI AND max axle load. Do you see the pattern?
> 
> My 45 psi recommendation was for lightly laden vehicle.

Relative to a particular Syncro Westy only, but worth considering:

"I have weighed the four corners of my Syncro Camper with some
automotive bathroom scales I got.

In an "empty" (*) state (for me) weighs ~5300lbs as follows:

LEFT    RIGHT   LBS.
20%     25%     FRONT
30%     25%     REAR

The weight at the left rear is fairly massive compared to the left
front.... almost a 50% increase in the back left rear vs. the front left."

Not my van, but similar to it.

bob