NEVER inflate the tires to more than the cold pressure listed on the tire sidewall. That is the maximum that the tire can be inflated to. Sean
> > > Here's a test of tire knowledge. If my '86 Westy calls for the COLD tire > > pressure for 185/70-14 tires to be 48 rear/39 front, then what should > > the pressure be for 195/75-14? > Denys, > This is an interesting question. I can't answer-sorry. However I would > ask you specifically -what- called for those tire pressures. Is this a > placard on the door jamb, in the camper manual etc.? I am curious to > know, and would throw out this question to the list: > What is the concensus on Vanagon Westy tire pressures front and rear, at > least a loaded-condition ball park?. The 185R-14 Michelins on mine call > for max load at 35 psi. Can I go considerably higher:-safely-. With my > little diesel, tire hardness sure makes her roll a lot easier,(kept at > 35psi f/r) but I don't want a blow-out. > I don't have any data on tire pressures for my Westy short of what is > tatooed on the tires themselves. Can someone expand (pressurize) my mind > on this point? > Mark B. Magee > 87GL > 82 Diesel Westy > Kemah TX >
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