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• some stuff about tires ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 14:25:53 CDT
  ...Molded into all tire sidewalls are load-rating numbers. P-metric tires are rated as either STANDARD LOAD or EXTRA LOAD. Standard load tires...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:15:07 EST
  In a message dated 3/21/05 11:32:17 PM, swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA writes: << I decided to measure the loaded radius...
• Re: Fwd: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 21 Oct 2006 08:28:59 -0600
  ...I can find a load rating (apart >>from 1521 lbs at max pressure) on the tire but I'm asuuming they're C rated...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 18:47:05 -0600
  ...A passenger car tire rated for 1672 after derating 9% is >> load index 99, which agrees with the load indices given on the busdepot...
• Re: Fwd: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:51:55 -0700
  The sticker in my door jamb specifies a "97" load rating in the 205-70/14 size. AFIAK that is a passenger car tire...
• Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:08:35 -0700
  ...They can > differ siginficantly in > load and inflation capacities, and may or may not > meet VW specs. Read the > load and inflation capacities that...
• Re: Shift Kart in Vanagon - Pictures
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 13 May 2001 09:32:13 -0500
  I noticed some load straps in front and in the back of the cart that hold it in place. Besides, the backsides of the...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:08:16 -0600
  ...As the > load moves further back, the actual load on the rear axle increases and > the load on the front axle are lifted. I...
• Re: [WetWesties] auxiliary battery wiring, et al
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:12 -0700
  ...Still, it was > ignorant to not calculate loads, or more importantly, future loads. Ah well now -- future loads. My Magic 8-Ball says, "ANSWER...
• Vanagon towing HEAVY loads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 08:19:50 +0800 (WST)
  ...My neighbor, who is a great fan of american iron, says that the F100 will still be towing heavy loads when the VW is...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:14:40 -0700
  ...There's a load D & a load C. Any suggestions > which is better, how good is Tire Rack, and how much longer should I...
• Question about Thule Load bars for 7passenger vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:13:33 -0400
  Hello Folks, Just wanted to ask what is the correct or recomended size for thule load bars for vanagons. I am refering to the...
• Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:51:00 +0100
  ...I suspect these tires have an insufficient load index for a Westy and probably barely adequate for a regular Vanagon.
• Re: Interior lighting for the vanagon LED and CCF link to the new fridges
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:05:53 -0700
  I'd be more interested in the top load http://www.indelmarineusa.com/toploaded.htm and put it where the water tank & elect storage...
• Re: NVC: measuring impedance of a speaker?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:43:59 -0500
  ...Unlike if you where feeding this in >to a 1000 ohm load. Wiring 2 speaker on the same amp >has the same effect as...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:44:39 -0700
  ...Perhaps increase per load, but you would need the proper formula and axle weights to do it right. I always figure the VW engineers...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 May 2014 19:04:51 -0400
  At 06:43 PM 5/16/2014, Gnarlodious wrote: >Modern homes have 2-phase service to run resistive loads like clothes >dryers or water...
• RE: Tires for Vanagons/Reinforced sidewalls/Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 14:31:13 -0700
  ...However, the light truck tires were rated for that load at 50 psi, and the reinforced passenger tires at 40 psi. (I don't...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:51:57 -0700
  FWIW Waeco makes a side sliding track on which it's top loading 12V fridge can mount, so with a LOT of cabinet modification...
• Re: Maximum engine power and Performane Chip Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:55:09 -0700
  ...Using this scenario, you could achieve maximum power under heavy load, with minimal impact under light loading conditions, but overall the fuel efficiency and...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 01:01:55 -0400
  ...The Wilderness HT (Firestone) doesn't have the load rating. The Continental, however, does. They also have a 195/70R15 (a bit smaller than...
• Re: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 18:32:19 -0500
  ...Those are LT 27x8.5x14 > Load Range C 6PR light truck tires. That size has been proven on many > vans including hundreds of Syncro...
• Re: [f] Westy brainteaser: Coyote's campout.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 00:35:12 -0400
  ...The load is on the middle of the span, the span goes down, the cables stretch, the catenary cables straighten out a little on...
• Re: location of "load reduction relay"
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:40:12 -0800
  ...I think the 2nd one in is the load reduction relay. They just pull out and plug back in, just like a plug in...
• Re: How much weight of a load can a 83.5 Westy haul?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:08:49 -0700
  dear loaded to go braking indeed is an issue how much whoa is often more important than how much go - but also ... wheel bearings...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 19:04:45 -0500
  Matthew - I don't follow your "internal load capacity" vs "trailed capacity" comparison. I checked Helmut Zeidler's hypertext link he posted today and...
• Re: Fuse #3 on auxilliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:42:35 -0700
  ...I can report that it is works fine, but we the proviso that I don't have very heavy loads on the aux battery...
• Vanagon Towing Capacity ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 20:40:25 -0500
  ...I'm in an 87 GL Autoboxer, anyone have any data on how much rolling wieght load I could safely tow with my rig...
• Good Cheap Tires! Load C $49.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 11:01:40 -0700
  ...COSTCO now carries a load range C under their house brand name. I was told that they are made by Michelin. They look similar...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 22:05:39 -0600
  ...Now if it was He (helium) you might lighten your load > The lightened load from the extra lift would be short lived. The helium...
• Re: headlights and relays oh my
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:21:29 -0400
  Yes, it will probably handle a 600W load also... Question is, for how long? -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian T." <nobleman36@YAHOO.COM> To...
• Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:07:29 -0500
  ...No >Load Index: 93 >Load Range: C >Max Load: 1435 lbs >Max Infl@ion Pressure: 50 psi >Diameter: 25.5 >Revs/per Mile: 824...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:42:42 -0800
  ...Sure would be nice to have someone put a scope on the output and >> see what happens when you plug in a load. It...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy/ Gasoline/Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:08:59 EDT
  ...As is analytically shown in the BSFC curves and the load/thrust analysis that I shared in the archives. The issue is load or...
• Sears Michelins on sale
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 18:47:03 -0700
  ...Same > load specs and ply details as the BFG.Both of these tires are load index > 93. Not enough to meet later Westy specs...
• Re: high oil temps
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:35:49 -0500
  ...At light load-moderate RPM coolant = 195*(F) & oil = 205*(F). At high load-3900 RPM(70MPH) coolant = 195* oil = 225/235*. I have...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:41:26 -0800
  ...Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel? > > any pics of a I-4 type engine using the stock cross bar for mounts...
• Re: Front end seems wrong
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 12:28:17 -0600
  ...Most passenger tires of the same size will have similar load ratings, but there is variation and this could be part of your problem...
• Re: Tires And Weight Rating
  Historical mailing list - Bernie Steininger
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:26:05 -0700
  ...Not proper load rated tires and they over loaded the vanagon as well. They sued tire shop, tire manufacturer and VW. They were successful...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 May 2010 22:02:03 -0400
  ...the maximum VW thinks the beast should weigh fully loaded, in pounds. GAWR are for the two axles, front and rear. Owner's manual...
• Re: Alcohol in gas
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 18:27:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...I loaded it all from the Williams Brothers pipeline terminal in Coralville, and delivered it to Mobile, all kinds of off-brands, etc. The...
• Kumho 852 as tire alternative...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 11:48:00 -0700
  ...This tire appears to fit the bill exactly, with more than enough load-carrying capacity. Does anyone have experience with the 852, including price...
• Re: Does your Vanagon "ride happy"
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:20:37 -0500
  ...It always road better (happier) when loaded down. It would make the truck less springy. >...it was not creaking and groaning, > it was moving...
• Re: Cabtop Cargo Carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 07:01:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They come in lots of sizes, including full top carrier size and conform to the load. Pretty streamlined if properly loaded. Hold down with...
• Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 1999 01:41:48 -0400
  ...The low pressure only pertains when the heat load is such that the thermostat is not completely open. Once the thermostat opens fully any...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:53:42 EST
  ...Ron >> Even with new shocks and springs any vehicle will sag and wallow some under full load conditions. How much depends on the load...
• Re: VWC-022-109-309 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER from cip
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:22:17 -0800
  ...rod > tubes > with the spring loaded ones on a single side because of the extra stress > the > spring load > places on the that head...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:46:44 -0700
  ...Longer Wiper Blades Even though I use longer wiper blades (20" and 19") I have also wondered about the additional load on the wiper...
• Re: low cost Load D tires found?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:04:28 -0600
  ...the tire's speed capacity is up to 87 mph/140 km/h ! Load Range D" You and I have a different experience with...
• Re: Winston Tires? Thank You!
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 08:44:02 -0700
  ...Load Rating C, max load > 1400 psi, tire pressure 40+, .... These are a few of your favorite tire things for the Vanagon. Why? Safety...
• Re: Tires: an update - Hankuk?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 17 May 2004 13:47:11 -0400
  ...Make sure you get the right load range. Whoever put this one on didn't; it's a Load Range B tire. David Brodbeck...
• Re: Commercial tire?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:25:27 -0700
  ...And ...185R114 C's come in 2 versions , C load rating, and D load rating. If you look at your tire sticker on your...
• Re: trailer hitch for sale...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:04:29 -0400
  ...what is the load capacity of the hitch you sell... load and tongue > weights please. And for the list... how much can a vanagon...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:04:10 -0500
  ...So I assumed that we were talking about un-braked loads. My misunderstanding. What I wrote still holds true for un-braked loads. A...
• Re: Tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 22:43:51 -0400
  ...Our Trip Report -Reply - Special tires for > > Vanagons? > > > > > > Item #62986 (10 Jun 1998 11:01) - Good Cheap Tires! Load C $49. > > Organization: m+a...
• Re: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:06:06 -0700
  ...Load Index 98 is better than 97. >> Just >> 10 years ago there were various choices of tire in this size and load >> index but...
• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 2010 19:01:54 -0400
  ...None of these features change with additional circuit >loading (e.g., turning on the headlights), nor with engine rpm. > >This doesn't sound to...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:35:34 -0800
  ...I do pay a bit of attention when I load up for a long trip..try to approximate an even loading ..Vanagons do not...
• Re: Nokian tire sidewall cracks-tire pressures and reading the placard.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 10:44:38 -0500
  ...The 205/65-15 load range C tire is real close to the original diameter of the 185R14. It is a heavy duty load...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 18:41:20 -0500
  ...To test a dry cell or dry battery you have to load it with something approximating a working load. Digital meters in general have...