Date:         Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:37:02 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires - Yokohama Y370 195R14 - Progress Report
Comments: To: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
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Gab,

From http://www.vanagon.com/info/tires/index.htm
 "Several list members recommend the Y370, inflated to 45 psi front and 52
psi rear.".
You could take them up to Bob S's recommendation of 50/60 to see if that
solves the problem.

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com


On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 3:58 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>wrote:

> > What pressures are you using?
> >
> > John Meeks
>
>
> Ahh -- good question -- I am embarrassed to say that I forgot to check
> on that.  I wasn't sure at the time of getting the tires installed so
> I had them set to 45 in the front and 53 psi in the rear, I believe.
>
> What pressure should I use?
>
> Generally, how does tire pressure affect stability on pavement and
> grip in sand and grass?
>
> Higher pressure: more stability and less grip?
>
> Thanks so much for getting me to think about this.
>
> Gabby
>