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• Re: Passenger Car Tire Example 1
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 07:17:05 -0700
  ...205/70 HR14 Load Index: 95H SL Max Load: 1521 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: 51 psi It apparently has a SL (Not reinforced) sidewall...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 15:49:53 -0800
  Sorry, I was confusing load range D with "reinforced" Which, after looking on the door sticker on my Westy, brings up the question of...
• tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - M=
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 15:44:07 -0500
  ...Mike Miller <mwm@LANSET.COM> > >I have followed the many posts on tires and load range since I've been >on >the list. Something...
• Re: Load in Van?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:32:40 -0400
  will it be loaded with the tires on the floor? 400lbs distributed over two tire contact patches is probably less pressure than a 200lb...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:58:10 -0500
  ...I was talking about tires that are load rated 100 or more, while your example is only load rated 97. My current Vredesteins are...
• Re: Thermo switch or resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:48:39 -0400
  ...Supply terminal to ground terminal of the load should be near twelve volts. From the load ground terminal to chassis ground the voltage will...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 13:56:29 -0700
  ...where does the 'load reduction relay' > come into play? Is the 'load reduction relay' a normally closed relay that > shuts those power users off...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 8 May 2001 18:53:57 EDT
  For a Westy use the heavier of the two load ranges. I have had a set of Michelin MXT's on mine for a...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:46:54 -0700
  X means load reduction circuit. From my bentley for the jetta tdi (it's the bentlry sitting next to the computer right ow ;-) ): Battery...
• Nokian recommended tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Harry Rosenblum
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:16:16 -0500
  ...PSI / New tires max load rating.
• Re: [WetWesties] POI Mega File for S&T Users Driving Westfalias Addemdum
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:47:07 -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: Tires! 15" or 14"?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 May 2016 22:13:02 -0600
  Since My Post Only Made Reference to SideWall Height & Stiffness, Not Load/Weight Recommendations & they are Both Independent Spec's (1 Does Not Require...
• Re: What is the simplest way to get 12V in a 24V VW electrical system?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 12 May 2000 16:24:39 -0500
  ...VNew_Load= 24(Light2 ||(new_load))/(light1 +(light2||new load)) The symbol "||" means the parallel equivalent of. A new value of resistance, in other...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:59:37 -0700
  ...way to get an accurate voltage reading is to use non load bearing wires directly to the battery posts. > > Yrs, > d > > On Thu, Apr...
• Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:42:24 -0800
  ...To help them out, I try to drop off the package very close to the loading entrance. They tend to load packages sooner to...
• Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:40:01 -0500
  Looking for a basic primer on the Load Reduction Relay and the X-contact ignition switch. How does they act when the go bad...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:53:33 -0800
  ...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: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:32:45 -0500
  > > They were rated load index 97, 1,580 pounds > > All the info I'm finding shows Load Index 97 > 1609 Lbs > ~ not much more...
• tires and load ranges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 17:19:03 -0800
  I have followed the many posts on tires and load range since I've been on the list. Something I don't understand but...
• New cheap Costco tire found - Load C, BFG, 14"
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 17:21:03 -0800
  ...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: Yokohama Y370 vs. Y356
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 18:00:09 +0000
  ...Scott confuses the treadwear rating system with the load rating system, a C load rater is a 6 ply (bias throughback) tire, a D...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 24 May 2012 10:23:31 -0700
  ...86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load Under load the ECU responds to a closed throttle switch as being at full...
• Re: 15" wheels - 16" Wheels Now Available!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:20:09 -0500
  ...Just a cautionary tale... > > Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 and ContiWinterContact TS790 V are available > with a 97 load index. (and "Load Range XL" on...
• Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:26:11 -0400
  ...load) tire, so why not use that figure? I'll point out that other than the Sienna, all of those tires have a higher...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:58:23 -0400
  ...leading to an accelerating cycle of increasing clearances leading to increased impact loads. It would be simpler if they were loaded only in one...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Jordan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 13:36:41 -0400
  ...spots cast/forged > into the wheel itself? > > That's where I saw the load rating on the Passat wheel I cited previously. > > Good luck! >
• Re: 12v programmable timer
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:32:30 -0800
  ...Once the DC load turns on, it would never turn off unless the load was otherwise disconnected. Ryan On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:40:31 -0800
  ...The Load Index of 97 >>is specified only for 205/70/14 size. The other 14" size(s) list a 6PR >>Load rating and...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:00:26 -0700
  ...way to get an accurate voltage reading is to use non load bearing wires directly to the battery posts. > > Yrs, > d > > On Thu, Apr...
• 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:18:53 -0700
  ...Just a cautionary tale... > > Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 and ContiWinterContact TS790 V are available with > a 97 load index. (and "Load Range XL" on...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem Now some weight stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:19:28 -0700
  Weighing fore and aft is easy and it's instructive to know so you can adjust how you add things or load your van...
• FYI: Sears Load Range C Tire on sale
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:42:22 -0500
  Hi, So, having spent $100+ per Michelin tire, I now see that the Sears Guardsman TrailHandler AP - 195/75R14 is a Load Range C...
• Darn car tires ...
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:30:38 -0700
  Called the local Les Schawb store for some Vanagon Westy type tires , 99s 1740 type load range.. Yep we got um " in stock" wow...
• Re: understanding tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:44:05 -0700
  ...Here is a page with a table that shows corresponding Ply vs the more current "Load Range" info: <http://flashoffroad.com/features/Tires/loadrating...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 7 May 2000 17:01:53 -0700
  ...What is the half life of a bearing or CV or gear carrying loads beyond their original design criteria? T.P. Stephens San Juan...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:25:06 -0400
  On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 10:07 AM, Larry Chase wrote: > > Exactly how do we get from GVWR or GAWR to the Load...
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:58:12 -0600
  ...They are D load rated and $80 something per > tire. I like them very much (oh no, we just had this discussion last > month...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:34:39 -0400
  ...Peak load when jump starting is more than 150A, that's sounds like the sustained load when turning a small car engine (jump start...
• Re: Agilis 61 (and load range c vs. d question)
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 17:55:38 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any feelings about this? I feel like I need a load range D tire, but my feelings could be wrong, of...
• Michelin LTX
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:57:24 -0400
  ...the 99 of >the MXT, but so far no concern. > A load index of 93 is totally inadequate for a Vanagon! If you went...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 7 Aug 2017 19:29:30 -0700
  ...As mentioned, I'll measure these loads but had used the manufacturer supplied fuses or specs for each load (15, 2, 15, ? 4.x...
• FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:09:20 -0700
  ...I pull the middle seats out and load that space and the hatch space. The kids go on the rear bench and the wife...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 18:39:42 -0500
  ...reusing the old spring loaded clamp (this is the one that attaches > >the > > > hose(s) to the radiator), > > > > > > B. getting a new spring loaded...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:03:30 -0700
  ...way to get an accurate voltage reading is to use non load bearing wires directly to the battery posts. > > Yrs, > d > > On Thu, Apr...
• YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 12 May 2003 13:05:40 -0400
  ...My tires all have good tread, but I just noticed that the right rear is only load range B. The left rear is load...
• Re: Trickle Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:35:23 -0700
  ...They will not charge a bettery that is down or has a working load on it. I've tried to use one to maintain...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:01:18 -0400
  ...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: How much weight of a load can a 83.5 Westy haul?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:20:45 -0700
  I remember discovering how poor the brake was with the 500 kg load last time. I was behind an 18 wheeler. I suddenly saw...
• Re: FW: Car top carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:26:18 -0500
  ...I should load it up and > actually go weigh it, of course, and then I'll know. Anybody made that or a > similar run...
• Re: Should I pump my Nokian Hakka CS tires up to 65lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:20:19 -0700
  I have Nokian WR's and their max is 51psi, so the best I can hope for is 40 front and 50 rear - - - loaded...
• Bike racks and luggage carriers hanging off a hitch.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:56:03 +0000
  ...Where this set up fails is having overhanging loads that apply a twisting or leveraged load to the hitch. This twisting load over time...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:29:02 -0500
  ...Does this mean as equipped, and if load is added the pressure should be increased? I have never done so, and the vehicle handles...
• Actual Weight Distribution of loaded Vans
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:42:22 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/load.html If you look at the last column .. "Actual Weight Distribution Front/Rear" You will see that 67...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:56:36 -0400
  > > - the voltage drops as electrical loads applied. in winter, headlights on, > heater fan on, re fogger on, wipers on, the voltage can drop ( as...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:08:47 EDT
  ...Start will 2 to 3 times FLA (Full Load Amperage). George
• Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:53:50 -0000
  Andrew - I agree that any suitably sized tire designed for a heavy vehicle will carry the load, but - The important thing for people in...
• Re: Tire size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:48:02 -0600
  ...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: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 09:47:37 -0700
  ...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] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:00:04 -0700
  Many standard load 215/65/16 tires are LI 98. There are XL versions at LI 102 as well. I have them on 2...
• Re: Emissions again.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 10:57:29 -0600 (MDT)
  ...350 FAIL > > CO@load (%) Actual 0.91 Permitted 2.00 > CO@idle (%) Actual 0.42 Permitted 4.00 > > NOx@load (ppm) Actual 1450 Permitted...