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• hubcentric question
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:27:06 -0500
  Obviously the steel wheels are not hubcentric but are the after market alums supplied by many bearing load on the axle/hub at any...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:24:49 -0400
  ...maximum tire load question smart thinkin' ... dats it I bet. I recall seeing 'single' and 'dual' spelled out on the max load / psi lettering...
• Re: Tire Ratings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 15:27:49 -0400
  This is what I have found out about the difference in load ratings shown on the tire stickers in Vanagons. Typically, the load rating...
• Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 21:31:09 -0700
  I was basically asking for a double check on what loads are on S9 for a 1981 Westy. The fuse seems pretty large for...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:06:33 -0400
  ...So both resources bring you to roughly the same load index requirement. Even with today's tire technology, standard-load 15" and 16" passenger...
• FW: Kumho Tires
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:37:52 +0800
  ...Per industry standardized load formulas, this tire size is designed at a 96 Load Index to carry 1554 pounds load at 35 psi. The...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 05:08:17 -0800
  The "C" in 195R14C does NOT stand for Load C. That C stands for Commercial. That C means the tire is meant for Commercial...
• Passenger Car Tire Example 1
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 06:39:25 -0700
  ...205/70 HR14 Load Index: 95H SL Max Load: 1521 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: 51 psi Facts: - The SL indicates that this is a...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:58:35 -0700
  ...There's a voltage drop all along > the way, but grounds are good. > > At Alt, no load 14.15 vdc > At Alt, loaded 14...
• Re: kirkland tires, load rating ..
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 09:38:53 -0700
  ...These >tires have the same load rating >as the Michelin LTX. The Michelin Agilis 61 (what Michelin offers for the >Vanagon) has a load...
• Tire profiles and pressures
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:21:55 -0700
  ...Measure the loaded weight of your van front/rear. You will now know the "per axle" load. Using this data on a per wheel...
• Re: Commercial tire?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 Oct 2012 22:43:49 -0400
  I would strongly caution against lumping all C load range tires or all D load range tires together. That is way too broad a...
• Re: Campgrounds
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:30:36 -0400
  ...and then load into the Garmin as separate files. I got lazy when I loaded the most recent file to my current Garmin. I...
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:06:46 -0600
  Putting some load on battery A and then battery B vs putting the same load on battery A+B. If there is charging involved...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:47:32 -0700
  I should point out that a battery is a load to an alternator. Adding additional batteries increases the load (and drag) on the engine...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 14:45:39 -0400
  ...The way that you're looking at it, every single fastener in the van would be equally appropriately said to be pre-loaded, which...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:50:23 -0700
  ...185R14 Load Range: 102 Load Index: D Max Load: 1874 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: �65 psi The load inflation Table info: 35 psi 40psi...
• Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:26:00 +0100
  ...C > If 93 is the load range, these tires are UNSUITABLE for a Westy. You need a load range of something like 97. They...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:59:49 -0700
  ...185R14C 8 ply rated load rating: 1875lb at 65psi 102/100 PSI cold F/R empty: 50/55 PSI cold F/R loaded: 50...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:57:26 -0500
  ...So, you take > a Load Index 97 passenger car tire, which is rated for a maximum load > of 1609 lbs. Divide by 1.10...
• Re: Re Kirkland tires (Long and boring)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:56:27 -0000
  ...It requires a load index more like 96 or 97. You are dicing with death! > <snip>Kirkland Signature radial light truck tires Load Range...
• More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 16:12:08 -0700
  According to NHTSA study, increasing load weight dramatically increases risk of roll over. For example, on 15 pass. vans, moderate load = 13% of accidents...
• Re: Tire Rating
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:40 -0700
  ...Many came with 205/70/14 Load 97 40 PSI, a load rating below that of the 185R14C 6PR Load 99 55 PSI tires...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:16:55 -0800
  ...You are > misstating the load rating system as it applies to our vans. Passenger > car tire load ratings are not treated the same as...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:12:52 -0400
  ...Since I haul around a trailer from time to time, the Big Brake kit should allow for increased load safety. Noting that trailer loads...
• Re: Calculating Proper Inflation PSI for Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:55:49 -0500
  ...Transport RS 771 >Load Index: 99 >Load Capacity: 1710 lbs >Max Inflation Pressure: 55 psi > >The VW Silver Sticker for a 1988 Vanagon = front...
• Re: de-rating tires? - was tire circumference -
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:47:46 -0500
  ...With a car, the maximum load is not normally reached (how often do you carry a passenger in each seat with a loaded trunk...
• Re: Passenger Car Tire Example 1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:02:24 -0400
  This tire is a better fit than most due to the 95 load index and 51 psi inflation capability. I would still shy away...
• Re: More comments on Michelin Rainforce MX4
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 24 May 2001 08:36:16 EDT
  ...same as the 185R14 load range C tires (generally load rating 93). >> Load range C is just about a load index of 97 and...
• Re: so which tire for the87 camper? 2wd
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 10:54:35 -0700
  On 3/1/05 10:31, "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Bridgestone > 603V > Blackwall > Size:185/0R14 > Load Rating: D > > Yokohama > Y356 > Blackwall...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:22:37 -0400
  SO Can someone answer this? DO the General tire Atimax RT below do the job? They are XL rated tires *205/70R14 **Load Index...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:57 -0700
  ...205/55-16 Load rating: 1356 lbs@ 44psi PSI cold F/R empty: 40/40 PSI cold F/R loaded: 40/40 Year: 1986...
• Re: Tire Ratings
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 17:32:18 -0400
  Todd, you stated: << On my Vanagon Camper the tire sticker on the door, it states a 97 minimum load rating. 97 load rating translates...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 23:43:45 -0600
  ...Different tires, and loads, require different volumes of air. The tires that came from the factory, let's say are Continental 185 /75 R14...
• Re: Belt squeal question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:25:04 -0800
  On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote: > Often the load from cranking the engine will make...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES - HAKKA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:01:20 -0500
  ...That exactly matches the > GAWR-rear (maximum rear axle load) rating of 2866 lbs. Or, use a > passenger car tire of load rating 97...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:30:24 -0400
  ...185R14C Load Range: 102 Load Index: D Max Load: 1875 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: 65 psi The "C" in 185R14C stands for Commercial, not...
• Re: Re Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 08:32:53 -0700
  Can this be true! Anybody else have an opinion on this load rating? If they ARE the deathtrap Dave claims, I want to know...
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2008 18:37:23 -0500
  Yep, traction on these beauties is definitely related to the load on them. They don't have a lot off fancy tread - pretty plain...
• Re: Tire Ratings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 11:49:27 -0700
  On my Vanagon Camper the tire sticker on the door, it states a 97 minimum load rating. 97 load rating translates to a max...
• Dam it .... Choosing safe tires is SIMPLE
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:34:46 -0700
  ...What did VW do? - The lowest load rated tire was, * Max Load Capacity:1580 lbs What does the DOT guidelines say? Let's do...
• Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:07:33 -0600
  Volks, I'd like to better understand how we get to the Maximum Load Rating Tire recommendations for our Vanagon. Example, the generally agreed...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:55:03 -0500
  How do the 93-102 load rating numbers, shown below, correspond to the A,B,C,D,E load ranges????? Just curious, Rod Woten...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:45:35 -0500
  ...It's the 50 (starter solenoid which is a highly inductive load and tends to arc in the switch) and especially the 15 (all...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:40:15 -0700
  ...Rear 235/75R15 load rating: Front 1742 @ 44 psi load rating: Rear 2183 @ 41 psi PSI cold F/R empty: 42 / 40 PSI cold...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:36:28 -0700
  ...185R14 Load Range: 99 Load Index: D Max Load: 1875 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: 65 psi The load inflation Table for the Agilis 61...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:50:19 -0800
  ...You are misstating the load rating system as it applies to our vans. Passenger car tire load ratings are not treated the same as...
• Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 09:57:25 -0800
  ...I mostly use 215/65R16XL in Load 102 I also use 205/70R15XL in Load 100 My tires are make by Nokian. Mark Sean...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:06:27 -0400
  ...This tire has a native load index of 97 which is the same as the extra load (reinforced) 205/70-14 tires Volkswagen put...
• RESULTS - Tire Survey
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 4 Mar 97 14:27:56
  ...Most Michelins where reinforced Most Yokohamas where load range D Most private brands where standard load CONCLUSIONS ----------- Because most Michelins where 185R14 reinforced and...
• Re: so which tire for the87 camper? 2wd
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 14:19:01 -0600
  gary hradek wrote: >Bridgestone >603V >Blackwall >Size:185/0R14 >Load Rating: D > >Yokohama >Y356 >Blackwall >Size:185/0R14 >Load Rating: C > >Yokohama >Y356 >Blackwall...
• Tire Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 17 May 2002 10:24:43 -0500
  ...Costco Kirkland Signature LT 2ply LT195/75R14 93/90 Q M&S Load Range: C $260 Many people say 93 load range tires are...
• Re: Tire Rating
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:24 +0000
  I don't think looking at load range alone is very informative. You need to pay attention to the load index as well. My...
• Re: Mechanics Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:43:55 -0800
  ...So...anyone, what is the load? ;) j On Fri, 9 Mar 2007, Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Belt, Alternator, Diesel > > Another outside possibility is that...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:25:28 -0400
  ...What does the specification For clarity, a "Reinforced" or "Extra Load" passenger-car tire appears to fall between passenger-car load ranges B and...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 00:29:29 -0700
  ...Another thing to remember is that the load rating is at maximum inflation. Inflations less that maximum will reduce the load capacity an equivalent...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:21:10 -0400
  ...With modern tire markings, the "reinforced" and "extra load" markings are somewhat redundant. You look at the load range number and use that. For...
• Re: Sears Load Range C Tire on sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:23:27 EDT
  ...This same tire in the LT 195/75R14 (at $56.99) is a better choice with load range C and 50 psi max. Load...
• Re: GoWesty wheel / tire package
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 13:53:11 -0700
  ...Although the 97 load index is associated with 1,609 pounds within the industry, the tire clearly stated that its maximum load was 1...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 11:20:48 -0700
  ...Load Range Ply ratings and load ranges identify load and inflation limits of a given tire size when used in a specific type of...