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Date:         Sat, 5 Dec 2015 16:35:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: All-Terrain 8.5x27 tires
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I've checked the tires and written down the sizes so as not to rely on memory this time. The BFG All-Terrain is 27x8.5 R14 LT, the tires I had on previously are Continental LT 195/75 R14 (not 195/70R14 as I wrote initially). I'm getting the sense it may not be a good idea to put the latter on the front with the BFGs on the rear.

The BFGs also state max load 1520 lbs at 50psi. If I keep all four of these on, any suggestions on what psi I should inflate them to on both front and rear?

Thanks Dan for the link for the info on tire manufacturing dates. The last four digits on the BFGs are "2304", which I take it means they were manufactured in 2004. Is this a problem? Do tires break down with age?

Thanks again gents for the tips and advice. This is such a great list; I read it daily and have learned so much.

Rick

> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Rick Cooper > Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 12:27 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: All-Terrain 8.5x27 tires > > Planning a trip next month down the I-5 from BC to CA and there may be > snow on the pass between OR and CA. I picked up a set of four good used BF > Goodrich All-Terrain 8.5x27R14 tires as part of another deal and put these > on my '87 Westie. The handling is fine but the road noise is a good deal > more than I like. Would it be safe to use a pair of my previous 195/70R14s > on the front and leave the All-Terrains on the back? I'm no tire expert > and am not really sure about the difference between these tires. > > Thanks, Rick > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4477/11117 - Release Date: 12/05/15 > > >


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