Harmon Seaver wrote: > > BILL wrote: > > The Yokohamas have a higher load range (D) than the Michelins and have a > > more aggressive tread pattern. Since I live in a "all season" area, I need a > > more aggressive tread pattern like the Yokohamas. One of the other major > > items is costs. There again, the Yokohamas are less money making them more > > cost agreeable for me. > > I went to Sears yesterday to check out the Yokohamas, but they > didn't have any of the Y370's in stock. Looking in their book, I don't > see any LT rating on the Y370's, although the load rating for them is > more than adequate (like 1874 for the 225/75-15 I wanted for the rear > and only slightly lower for the 205s for the front). My question is: Are > these truly stiff enough in the sidewall, and can I run them at 48lbs > pressure? > The 'LT' rating means nothing. Many 'LT' tires will take only 35psi, making them inappropriate for the Vanagon. Also, many passenger tires will take 44psi. You need only pay attention to the 'max inflation pressure' and the 'max load', both of which are on the tire sidewall. The 'max load' figure should be reduced 10% for passenger tires used on trucks. |
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