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Re: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 13:32:43 -0700
...That's >why it has a reinforced sidewall and a larger load >range than needed for a Vanagon. VW chose to put >Michelin MX...
Tires and Wheels oh my.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:47:47 +0000
...In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17 inch. In...
Re: Audi wheels!![long]
Historical mailing list - jim catterson
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:38:50 -0700
...the wheel to hub mating surface is not intended to load bearing at the wheel center area. the load bearing part of the wheel...
Re: gas mileage question
Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 22:55:51 -0500
...Michelin MXTs at 45 psi with 10k miles on them > >Extra load carried: with about 250-300 extra lbs of gear all the time...
Transmission gross vehicle weight capacity
Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:16:26 -0700
...I am considering the TIICO engine swap giving me some needed horse power but I'm concerned that I will exceed the load capacity...
Re: CB antenna mounting - Structural strength
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:20:45 -0500
...1/4 wave with base load, I've seen and have a 48" antenna. What is this ? 1/4 wave with base load, and...
Tires, Uni laredo, Yokohama etc
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Wed, 26 Feb 97 9:32:24 PST
...LT195/75R14 8 Y370 XL OE BTL TL Unit weight 23.10 Tread Depth 11 Tread Width 5.3 Ply rating 8 Load Range...
Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 16 Sep 2017 10:40:53 -0400
...Both of these tires are available in a 215/60-16 Load index 99 and the 225/60-16 Load index 102. Note that...
Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:37:07 -0500
...The load index is 106 (D > rating), and the tire bears the mountain peak and snowflake symbol. I told > him to order five of...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tires!
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 23 May 2002 16:11:36 -0700
...The vehicle manufacturer specifies one or more tire sizes with appropriate load ratings. They also specify inflation pressure for each size. The size of...
Agilis 51 205/65 R 15 100T
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 20:51:27 -0800
...Michelins web site states that the speed rating is determines the top speed that the load rating holds up at. The Agilis is also...
Oh, what a feeling
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:06:37 -0500
...The cable from the left side (rear) brake and slipped out of the load adjuster. My first thought was the cable had broken (probably...
Re: Vanagon in Rough Neighborhood -precautions?
Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks, RN,CDE
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:52:29 +1100
...So you you'd have to > multiply that by two and add four batteries capable of delivering the load for > under a minute and...
Re: SA Wheels/tire size
Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:31:19 -0800
...Is there really such size as 205/75/15 for this model? If so, is it a load C and what is the load...
Re: Tires again: Are there any 205/70R14 LT tires on the market?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:21:45 -0700
Michelin XCA 205/75R14 Load range D Load rating 107/109P See at: http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/xca.html Had mine ordered from...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 09:42:05 -0600
...We had 185R14 load range D Dunlop tires on our van. They were OK on the highway in the summer but would almost get...
Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:32:01 -0700
...lb load. > ><http://www.knology.net/~felder/Vanagons/pallete.html> > >Jim Hello Jim, I just read the negative comment about your load on the...
FS:VW 4WD Camper, Seattle
Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:21:12 -0700 (PDT)
...922 - Volkswagen '91 Camper Pop Up - 4WD, 7 seat belts, loaded. $17,000. 232-8770 This is from the Seattle Times, area code is...
No VW content, motorhome for sale.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 23:08:09 -0500
...present one is a 27 foot Tioga Calls C. Sleeps 6. Loaded with generator and microwave. Let me know if interested. Thanks, Dennis [text...
Re: Window Trim
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:39:25 -0500
...Boy, I better start loading up on the old stuff, so I have some ammo for the potato cannon !!:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85...
FS/ 2 new Michelin XCA 205/75X14
Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:06:10 EST
I have 2 new Michelin XCA 205/75X14 load range D tires for sale. They were $98+frt each from Tire Rack. I would...
Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:13:57 -0700
...Nankang LTR ( Les Schwab) Load range D 1875lbs at 65 185-14 54psi all corners. Winter> Hakapelita on rear at 58psi. Don Hanson
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:30:09 -0400
...New tires ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Many Vanagons came with load range "C". My 84 had the Continental TS771 and I have...
Re: 95 EV CAMPER TIRES
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 14:39:34 UT
...Tire hop is also often to blame depending on spring & shock rates, wheel balance and load carried. Also be sure you haven't bumped...
Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:57:44 -0500
...Why wouldn't you use these? 97 load index tires would have met U.S. standards in 1991, but not if the Vanagon were...
Re: Towing and Rock Damage
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:32:55 -0700
...There is no concern about trailer load and the trailer suspension. The car is within the load specifications of the trailer and I check...
Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 11:28:43 -0800
...The vehicle was loaded to the top with my moving-back-to-college-stuff. I got 27.? mpg on that tank... It seems that...
Tire Size?
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Tue, 24 Mar 1998 00:02:38 EST
...SIDEWALL POLYESTER 2 TREAD POLYESTER 2 + STEEL 2 LT19575R14 LOAD RANGE D MAX LOAD SINGLE 775KG (1710 LBS) AT 450 KPA (65 PSI) COLD...
Re: my Agilis experience
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 22:28:54 -0800
...my Agilis experience >Early in January I bought 4 Michelin Agilis tires (Agilis 61 TL, 185 14 80 >load index 99/97 at 54psi...
Uniroyal Laredo tire
Historical mailing list - =David--M=
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:38:41 -0400
...I was steered toward a LT 195/75/R14 >Uniroyal >Laredo AWP load range C tire by John at TireNet. Will this tire work...
Re: Thinking about adding Ratio rockers, checkout Pauter's Roller tip rockers...
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:18:16 -1000
...Maybe another list purchase to cut cost...? The roller tips help to reduce side load on the valve stem. With the increased valve lift...
Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:37:00 -0600
George Jannini wrote: > > RE, Load Index > > << Thought 93 was deemed OK. Not so? >> > > IMO, that is the bare minimum using only light truck tires...
Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
Historical mailing list - G. Lee
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:26:01 -0600
...Some older Yakima carriers require exactly 1 1/8" load bars, meaning anything other than 1 1/8" will not work. I think their...
Re: Vanagon List Archive
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:28:18 -0700
...the vanagon list message archive so slow to load? >> >> I noticed the type2.com list loads up much faster ! >> >> Is there any way to...
Re: Child safety seats
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 6 Jan 2006 18:05:44 -0800
...Not only is it designed to take dynamic loads (the luggage cleat design is more for a static load), but it's also even...
Tire Recommendations for VW Buses
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Wed, 16 Apr 97 19:08:35
...Non-Westi buses will work with a standard load 205/70R14 running @ 35psi. Contact information: Max Jones e-mail: sales@tirerack.com The Tire...
Re: Knock Knock ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:27:24 -0500
A tick tick sound under load could be something as simple as and exhaust gasket leak or more complicated as piston slap or even...
Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ed
Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:56:06 -0500
...My current suspension is Michelin Defender 215/65r16 Load Range 98 tires on GoWesty alloy wheels, Addco sway bars front and rear, and Koni...
Re: I4 engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:16:33 -0600
...Under normal operations these mounts are passive unless the engine mounts have failed and pre loaded them by mis alignment. I considered the VW...
Re: Nexen SV820
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:25:27 -0500
...The tires ride like a load Range D tire would on a 4k# van.......like a truck. Their load number is like 109. I...
Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 May 2013 22:10:06 -0400
...This tire is an extra load rated tire with a load index of 103. I can get wheels that will directly bolt on and...
Re: Tire inflation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Jun 2015 08:49:20 -0400
...http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual.pdf You really should get the load inflation table for that tire from the manufacture and...
Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 21 May 2014 09:13:13 -0700
...No Power Under Load - '85 1.9 Thanks Tom and Karl - I will check that. I'm pretty sure it's plugged in securely...
Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
Historical mailing list - David
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:50:25 -0500
...Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit > > >> Guys, >> >> >> I'm looking to ordering the AIR LIFT 60789 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit for...
Request for User "Reviews"
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:54:35 -0700
...http://www.roadhaus.com/Music%20Form.htm - ACTUAL VEHICLE WEIGHS http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/load.html SUBMIT REVIEW HERE: http://www.roadhaus.com...
Re: FS, SF Bay Area
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 16 Jun 1997 00:01:23 -0700
> VW "90 Westfalia all pwr, AT, loaded, $16,500. 510-552-8135 Ummm...this one's definitely NOT for sale anymore! :-):-) It might be...
Re: Tire Choice Question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:20:00 -0400
...Plenty of load capacity for a Vanagon. <http://www.tirefactory.net/comtracwinter.htm>
Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:27:36 -0300
...Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose. > > I have a vanagon 1983 air-cool CA. > > I would really appreciate some help to...
Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:03:49 -0500
I agree! The tow loop mounted hitches do work well for pulling most reasonable loads. Many folks look for the receiver hitches to carry...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:28:28 -0500
...but the Max Load or Load Index is not sufficient for good handling on the vanagon. so listening to tire sellers is like listening...
Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:25:33 +0000
...Because it's not under load. My van would do this climbing mountain grades. Sometimes it would start out faint and slowly increase in...
Struttin' yer stuff
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:41:31 -0800
...I would start with the retracted length and You need to approximate the weight of the loaded top. You can do this by weighing...
Re: [NVC] Airing trailer tires?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:02:28 -0700
...Load Range >> Max Load 1350lbs at 50 p.s.i. cold >> Nylon cord >> >> So . . . 45psi sound about right? >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71...
Re: alternator output voltage?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:28:06 -0700
...I read 13.5V at the battery and 13.8V at the alternator. (no load) Most information I have seen on Bosch alternators is...
Re: Falken ZE-912 tires
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:25:17 -0500
...On 1/2/09, Edward Maglott <emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: > I'm interested if they stay clear of the suspension under load...
Re: Trailer loading and tire pressure testing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:46:51 -0700
...These tires are > ST175/80R13, and according to the load inflation chart at > http://tinyurl.com/6lg2oy 15 psi is more than enough. Refer...
Battery Saver Update
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:26:22 -0500
...They work great on the bench with up to a 12 amp load - the circuit turns off the load when the battery voltage drops...
Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:35:02 -0400
At 15:03 9/27/2000, Bill Davidson wrote: >So this 'load reduction' relay would be a 'normally closed' relay that >'opens' the circuit...
Re: cheap tires
Historical mailing list - Dave M
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 16:44:33 GMT
...If using passenger tires in a truck application, you have to reduce the load index by 10% So for a 1500 lb rated passenger...
Re: Tires again
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:54:38 -0400
Tire rack, General altimax 205/70-14 extra load. Same ratings as OEM fitment. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel...