Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:56:55 -0800
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tire Side wall info request
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Thanks Jeff. You must be looking at a used ID.4 or a new one that is
already in dealer's hands. VW stopped (VW says "paused") U.S. production
two months ago because of unsolved problems including the recalls that it
cannot fix. The overall problem is that software is overly complex and is
relied on to manage things that it is not needed for. VW has "updated" the
software on many ID.4s since customer delivery because of failures, only to
bring on more failures. Mine has not failed persistently (the one instance
corrected with a reset), and VW has not suggested an "update" to me, but it
is due for a 10K mile check, and I am leery of taking it in because others
have reported that while in for that, the dealership did the "update"
without asking. It is done "over the air," and some have even reported
that VW did it on their cars while they sat at home.
So far as EV driving, I am liking it very much. I have a home level II
charger (provided by VW and installation paid for by my electric power
utility), which in winter I use nightly even if only a top off charge is
needed. That way if I want to drive the next morning I can preheat the
battery and cabin for better economy and comfort. I also charge (for no
cost) at Electrify America stations when I accumulate greater range needs
and when on the road. Home charging is overnight, EA or other fast
charging station charging is about 25 minutes. So far, charging has been
great. mcneely
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 8:20 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
wrote:
> Venting is ok! We are also looking at the ID.4 so appreciate the insight.
> Jeff
>
> On Nov 19, 2024, at 1:05 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You're right. Typo. Thanks for the correction. In either case, of
> course, my thoughts are that the wheels are small for such a heavy vehicle,
> but who am I? Certainly not an automotive (or any other kind) of an
> engineer. I have generally gone with original since I would think that the
> engineers know more than I do. But lately, I don't know about VW engineers
> since 1) The emissions fraud a few years back, and 2) the ID.4 fiasco. I
> have 2 recall notices from VW along with letters explaining that VW is
> unable to fix the problems for lack of knowledge and parts. On one
> occasion my vehicle just refused to move from a stop, with the
> "infotainment screen" blank. That relates to one of the recalls. I shut
> everything down and restarted, and ok, but not good. The other recall is
> for door handles that reportedly are not watertight (mine haven't leaked
> that I know of) and when wet inside, the doors will open spontaneously.
> Didn't we learn some hundred years or so ago how to make doors and
> handles? No electronics needed, but of course these are electronic. Oh
> well. Thanks to the list for listening to my frustration with this car,
> which actually hasn't failed me except for the one time, but it sure has a
> lot of unnecessary electronic gadgetry. Why do I have to look at a screen
> to set the AC to be comfortable? Why did I have to learn how again, after
> 70 years of getting it right, how to adjust windshield wipers? Thanks
> again for letting me vent. mcneely
>
> On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi David - just to clarify, original wheels would be 14 inches I think?
>> Jeff
>>
>> > On Nov 19, 2024, at 10:20 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > For Eric, I run 195R13 on original wheels. Works great for me, but
>> whether
>> > I will be able to get them in the future is problematic. The tires are
>> > Vredestein, and are "all weather" with the mountain snowflake symbol on
>> the
>> > sidewall, so I run them year round in NE Washington. I don't drive the
>> > camper a lot in winter, but have on occasion, including on snow and ice.
>> > mcneely
>> >
>> > On Mon, Nov 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Eric,
>> >>
>> >> Search engines are your friend.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://www.lesschwab.com/article/tires/tire-size-explained-reading-the-sidewall.html
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a16580427/how-to-read-a-tire-sidewall/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/reading-a-tire-sidewall/
>> >>
>> >> https://www.discounttire.com/learn/reading-tire-sidewall
>> >>
>> >> https://continentaltire.com/learn/how-read-your-tire-sidewall
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tires-101/tire-markings-explained
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> On Nov 18, 2024, at 6:32 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Starting a new thread as the original seems to be hijacked.
>> >>>
>> >>> Next thing I’m hoping folks can share with me is how to understand the
>> >> numbers on the tire that indicate load rating. And if this or
>> something
>> >> else will help me figure out what type of side wall strength I can
>> expect.
>> >>>
>> >>> Also, how to keep the tire from expanding in the side wall near the
>> >> slider door.
>> >>>
>> >>> It would be great to hear what tire size folks are using that they
>> find
>> >> fit well and like.
>> >>>
>> >>> Not a judgment on what is best just some real world experience.
>> >>>
>> >>> I could compare this to what I have and what Karl and Dennis have
>> shared.
>> >>>
>> >>> Eric Caron
>> >>
>>
>>
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