Date:         Mon, 27 Jan 1997 10:35:08
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From:         EXPRES@gnn.com (Ron Salmon)
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 recommended tire pressure varies greatly from one year to the next, for 
reasons which I can't explain.  Recommended pressure for an '85 Westy is 39 
psi front, 48 rear, and I have found that to be more than satisfactory on 
my '85. But since your tires can't handle more than 35, that's probably 
what you should run with.
-Ron Salmon

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