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Date:         Mon, 27 Jan 1997 06:54:45 +0000
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From:         VWnut@smus.bc.ca
Subject:      Re: Tires & Pressure '85 Westy

> My '85 Westy has tires put on by PO. They are BF Goodrich P185/75R 14 > 89S M&S. I notice the max tire pressure on the tires say 35 psi. I have > noticed in the camper owners manual it has one pressure, in the Bentley > another and some people on the list recommend still another. Can anyone > recommend what I should be using. The camper is always RTR (ready to > roll) except for food. We don't carry too many extras and just 2 adults. > I have a feeling that we are running on marshmallows. The local "tire > store" told us to put 33 psi in each. Your expert advice appreciated as > usual.

I'd run at least that in each. You will probably want to go 35 in the rear, as you will notice sway on the highway otherwise. You will never really get a solid ride with these tires, however .I would seriously consider a trade in for some LT, or at least re-inforced tires. The 89S rating indicates these are car tires, which are not well suited to the job. I now run Yoko 370s, load range D LT tires, and Sears LT lr C tires and am very happy with the highway stability. Yoko 370s all around, inflated to ~ 52 psi rear, 48psi front would be the number 1 choice for me.


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