Date:         Tue, 08 Oct 1996 15:23:48 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Hotch <hotch@netaxs.com>
Subject:      Re: Tires for Vanagons/Reinforced sidewalls/Winter tires

Michael A. Radtke wrote:
> 
> Pavneet,
> 
> My '84 GL came with two tire/pressure recommendations.  Indeed, the light
> truck tire recommendation has the 48 psi (rear) specification that you
> referred to.  However, VW also recommended the reinforced passenger tire
> with an inflation pressure of 40 psi.
> 
> My Vanagon came with Michelin light truck tires and I was never very happy
> about the handling.  I replaced the original Michelin with Bridgstone light
> truck tires and the handling got worse.  So, I tried Michelin reinforced
> tires (at the recommended 40 psi), and things got much better.
> 
> My specific complaints about the light truck tires were road noise, rough
> ride, and most importantly, skidding on wet pavement.
> 
> Subjectively, I feel that the reinforced tires are more precise in handling
> as well.
> 
> >From reading this list, it seems that the reinforced tires are hard to
> find.  However, I like them so much better, that I will spend the time to
> find them when the time comes.
> 
> Mike
> 
> Michael A. Radtke  -  Z74               Voice: 602-862-4897
> Bull                                      FAX:         4853
> 13430 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
> Phoenix, AZ  85029                      Email: m.radtke@bull.com

Hey,

I got Michelin reinforced on my 86GL.  I question the 40lb rating when
VW asked for 48lb.  I had the same problem on my old 70 Bus, the tires
say one PSI and  VW says a higher PSI.

I went with the VW PSI  after figuring  the tire PSI  is based on a
heavier load.

Am I gonna blow out?
-- 
Hotch
hotch@netaxs.com