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• Re: Tire sizes and weight rates (was: Tires Michelin Agilis vs LTX M/S)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 10 May 2002 15:31:29 +0000
  ...On basic 185R 14 Light Truck tires, load range C, the numeric load rating is 93, or 1435# @ 50 psi. The 205 is only...
• Re: carring capacity of vannie single cab
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:50:54 -0800
  look for "nutzlast" ...payload, net load, cargo load, vehicle load capacity.... alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• Re: Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:56:00 +0100
  >Kirkland Signature >radial light truck tires >Load Range C >LT 195/75R14 >93/90 Q M&S > >Eighteen months ago, I paid $50 apiece...
• Re: What really is the diff unload vs loaded calipers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:55:27 -0700
  Answering in runtogther sentences loaded means theycome withpads 25-35issure a lowprice -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:46:37 -0400
  OK, then you agree with me that Honda Odyssey tires, which are not reinforced but have a sufficient load rating, will work on a...
• Re: Yokohama tires
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:02:49 -0500
  ...Many people will say these are not availible in light truck load ratings, but that is not true. Yokohama prod number and specs for...
• Re: Kirkland tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:10:00 +0100
  ...Probably not >the best money can buy though. > Load range C does not mean much. You need to check the load index - this is...
• Re: Tire Rating
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:35 -0400
  ...Many came with 205/70/14 Load 97 40 PSI, a load > rating below that of the 185R14C 6PR Load 99 55 PSI tires...
• Emission update 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 09:17:21 +0000
  ...BEFORE REPAIRS HC@load (ppm) : Actual: 115 Permitted: 300 HC@idle (ppm) : Actual: 367 Permitted: 350 FAIL CO@load (%) Actual 0.91 Permitted 2...
• Re: hubcentric question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:12:41 -0800
  ...So i'm assuming the load is > being beared on the studs. > > any comments from those in the know? > > i know there is 1001...
• Air Pressure for Agilis 51 205/65R15 tire
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:28:46 -0500
  ...205/65R15 Load Index: 102 Load Range: C Max Load: 1874 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: �55 psi I'd recommend starting with: Front: 40...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:51:43 -0500
  ...My understanding of the load reduction relay is that it disconnects all loads not essential during starting so that more current is available to...
• Re: Tire pressure question 2
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 07:42:22 -0700
  ...About half those miles are with a fairley heavy loading of astronomy equipment on board, the other half with loaded for camping but without...
• Re: More Van Rollover news
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:17:39 +1200
  ...Of course a heavy tall load... My 57 van handled very well when loaded up... no oversteer or understeer, nicely neutral. And I mean...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 10:54:30 -0600
  ...Certainly there will be differences in peripheral loads, such as a larger cooling fan, or different bearings, but at no load, one alternator shouldn...
• Re: 15 inch wheels: tire size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:57:09 -0500
  ...Why spend $$ on 15" rims? You will need a reinforced or load range "C" tire in this size as the normal load index is...
• Re: 82 Westy tire question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 16:29:30 -0600
  On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, Helen Amerongen wrote: > The tires currently on my van are BF Goodrich P195/75R 14 M+S, maximum load...
• Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:12:55 EST
  the GVWR is only a assumed weight load.. if you surpass this load your vehicle will not "fall apart or blow up".. i have...
• 91 GL Tires-Again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 May 2008 11:32:04 -0500
  ...Questions is-How does load translate to letters. Seem to remeber last month that load rating C preferred. Which to buy? Thanks. -- Michael in...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:26:46 -0700
  ...Even an extra load (XL) > tire in this size only has a load index of 95, (1521 lbs.) before > de-rating. You should have...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Jordan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 07:16:22 -0400
  ...1600lbs per tire load rating. I still cannot find out what the load rating for the Audi 16" X 7" 4A0601025P alloy wheel is...
• Re: 91 GL Tires-Again
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 May 2008 10:02:32 -0700
  ...You want C or D rated tires, load range 96 or higher > > Questions is-How does load translate to letters. Seem to remeber last...
• Re: 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:24:09 -0400
  ...What does the load reduction relay do ? It turns off non-essential electrical loads while the ignition key is in the start position. This...
• Tire Database addition
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 22:13:32 EDT
  ...Tire Uniroyal Laredo Size 195/75-R14 Rating LT Load Index 93/900 (?) Load Range C Load in Lbs 1435 Speed Rating S Maximum...
• Re: Sears Load Range C Tire on sale
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:15:49 -0400
  ...I looked on the website and could not find the load range for it, only "standard load" or something like that. Dennis, (or anybody...
• Re: syncro-tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:00:50 -0700
  The only truly "correct" tire pressure is that which causes the tire to evenly distributes the load across the tread width as it contacts...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:53:46 -0500
  ...Turning left would tend to equalize the loads on the rear wheels and increase traction at the rear, while making the front imbalance even...
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:56:09 -0400
  On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Allan Streib<streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > I think you should have a "typical" load...
• Re: Vredestein Comtrac Winter tire
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 08:41:00 -0800
  ...various load letter ratings. > The letter load rating will be elsewhere on the tire. > > I see that various websites show the wrong load rating...
• Re: Tires for 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 16:18:37 -0700
  Two things, it seems to me they are getting hard to get in C load rating, but easy to get in D load rating...
• Re: GoWesty wheel / tire package
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 14:52:11 -0700
  ...I would suggest that the Michelin XCA 205/75x14 load range D tire with a load index of 107/109P (Max load of 2270lbs...
• Re: de-rating tires? - was tire circumference -
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:29:36 -0500
  ...Tire load capacity vs actual loaded weight. What is the load rating on your tire and what is the Max your vehicle could weigh...
• Re: Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 06:55:15 -0300
  Stuart, That was my thought - a bad water pump would be of insignificant load on the idle of the engine .... now I need to...
• Re: Simple tire qurestion
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 23:57:51 -0500
  ...99 is the load rating index - 1323 lbs > > Actually, a "99" load rating is 1,709 lbs., a "90" > load rating is 1,323...
• Re: Yakima Racks
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Mon, 9 May 2005 14:43:58 -0500
  ...Brian :::<< I have Yakima racks on my poptop using the side loaders. >> ::: :::What are "side loaders"? ::: :::George
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:52:13 -0500
  > Maximum load != normal load. Do you always drive your Vanagon > loaded to full weight capacity? The regulations certainly > don't expect that to be...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:14:23 -0700
  ...Note that Paragraph S4.2.2.3 refers to 'vehicle normal load' not 'vehicle maximum load' or GVWR. Thanks, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon...
• Re: loading your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:01:30 -0500
  Are we talking passenger van or camper, 2wd or Syncro? How much weight are carrying? With the van loaded for travel go to a...
• AFM ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:08:20 -0700
  ...are in there too...but the RPM and load seem to be the main inputs during steady driving. I also read that the engine...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:03:51 -0700
  > >I don't understand the 'load reduction' circuit(s). > >Is there a reduction in voltage or is the 'load' turned off under certain > >circumstances...
• location of "load reduction relay"
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:39:03 -0500
  where is the location of the "load reduction relay" in a '81 Westy? Anybody? -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
• CV Joint Load Visual Aid
  Historical mailing list
  14 Jan 97 07:06:14 PST
  ...The marks indicate the direction of load when accelerating or normal driving. Now, after understanding the loads from the tranny to the wheel. Flip...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:26:45 -0400
  My point was that at 38 PSI that tire is underinflated for a Vanagon load. Especially the rear. The only way these tires can...
• Re: 91 GL Tires-Again
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 26 May 2008 13:50:16 -0300
  ...Here is a chart of load index (L.I.) ratings: L.I. ----- 97 730kg 1609-1652 pounds 99 775kg 1709-1763 pounds 107 975kg...
• Re: Opinions - Michelin MX4 Rain Force
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:11:18 -0800
  It doesn't look like the load rating would be sufficient since p-metric tires load ratings need to be derated for use on...
• Re: The never-ending tire thread
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:30:56 -0400
  ...If you go to > Michelin's tire load chart at > http://www.michelin.com/us/eng/tire/guide/load.html you will see that...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:46:35 -0500
  ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The rated load on these works out to be about > 70lbs under VWs stated max GVW load, if...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:16:02 -0700
  ...That's a fully loaded Vanagon. I know how the handling of my '90 Westy changes when I get just 500 lbs of astronomy...
• Re: Tire Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 May 2002 14:22:02 -0400
  ...The brands below are listed in no particular order. > >Costco Kirkland Signature LT 2ply >LT195/75R14 93/90 Q M&S Load Range: C...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:04:15 -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: unlimited Vanagon Syncro/Audi Quattro trans swap budget
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:53:37 -0500
  >Again, my understanding is that the main and pinion shaft load >is axial and not longitudinal. They don't care if they are spun...
• Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:50:24 -0400
  > Without doubt, the heaviest and strangest load I've ever > carried. > > Anyone else? Carried my mother-in-law once ;-)
• Re: Tire Ratings
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:16:44 -0700
  ...So it would seem > that the Kirklands, at a 93 - 1435lb max load, are not sufficient for > the Westys. > > Perhaps the passenger Vanagons have...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2012 01:26:27 -0400
  Under load the ECU responds to a closed throttle switch as being at full throttle so instead of over running cut out you get...
• Re: [WetWesties] POI Mega File for S&T Users Driving Westfalias Addemdum
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:04:02 -0700
  ...Loading POI files into a Garmin A couple of years ago when I loaded a bunch of POI files into my Garmin I could...
• Re: what do you have in it
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:04:53 EST
  ...Tall loads in a Sunroof: Numerous things attached to appliance dollies. Refrigerators, freezers, commercial front load washers, etc. The Sunroof I had was the...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 23:45:02 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure my > door jamb sticker calls for a 97 load rating in the optional > 205-70R14 size. If it is 2866...
• Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:18:05 -0800
  The Vanagon takes a load range "D" tire... but the Eurovan takes a load range "C" tire.. anyone know why the difference? Thanks, Todd...
• Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report -
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:41:57 -0500
  ...They don't specify a load rating for the 185 because one >which is built to handle 50 psi is load range 93, so...
• Re: Need Help For Forthcoming Article
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:41:25 EST
  ...The real number needed is the dynamic rolling number which is strongly related to the tire construction detail, the inflation pressure and loading. Many...