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• Re: Tire Load Index - addendum
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 21:15:41 -0500
  Ari Ollikainen wrote: > > At 5:35 PM 10/26/98, Lawrence Johnson wrote: > >Does anyone have a table of Tire Load Indexes with the...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES - HAKKA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:01:05 -0800
  ...195/70R14 will be a passenger car tire. >> You're >> looking for a minimum 100 load rating. These tires are probably 94. > > Vanagons need...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:45:44 -0700
  The load rating (C D E) specifies Maximum inflation pressure and Maximum load. There is no industry standard for 'ply rating' so while you...
• Re: [T2] Load range C or D?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 07:37:01 -0700
  At 06:05 AM 09/05/2003, you wrote: >I'm looking for advice as I'm having trouble deciding which load range >tire...
• maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:45:42 -0500
  ...In reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
• FW: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:22:16 -0500
  ...Max Load Rating Calculation > How do the 93-102 load rating numbers, shown below, > correspond to the A,B,C,D,E load ranges...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 13:11:10 -0500
  Per Lindgren wrote: > > Rubatoguy wrote: > > > The Vanagon takes a load range "D" tire... > > but the Eurovan takes a load range "C" tire.. > > > > anyone know...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:37:50 -0400
  When mounted as duals the tire capacity is reduced due to the fact that tire loading is not equal so there needs to be...
• Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:42:21 +0000
  ...For proper fitment the tire must have a load capacity capable of carrying the maximum load of the vehicle in service. Both the load...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 15:21:58 -0600
  What is the recommended tire load that should appear on the tires, then? Thanks, Steve -----Original Message----- From: David..M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> To...
• Re: de-rating tires? - was tire circumference -
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:56:38 -0700
  ...110 to require determination of normal load based on 85% of the load at the vehicle placard pressure. The vehicle industry commenters supported the...
• New (to me anyway) info Re: Reinforced Tires?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 May 2003 12:56:25 -0400
  ...A Standard Load tire will not carry any special designation. For European tires they are either Standard Load or Reinforced Load. Standard load...32...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:21:16 -0700
  ...Take the higher GAWR and divide by two. (3042/2 = 1521) This is your maximum load per tire at maximum axle load. You want...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:55:27 -0700
  ...In > reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values > given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:14:25 -0700
  > How do the 93-102 load rating numbers, shown below, > correspond to the A,B,C,D,E load ranges????? From: <http://www.tiresafety...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:30:40 -1000
  ...In >> reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values >> given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:53:22 -0700
  The Load Range 'letter' seems to have as much or more to do with the MAX Pressure than with a MAX weight that can...
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:31:04 -0400
  I think you should have a "typical" load in the van when it its aligned. I.e. a load representative of how you most...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:28:08 -0400
  ...At Alt, no load 14.15 vdc At Alt, loaded 14.03 vdc Alt to ground, same readings At vehicle battery, across terminals, no...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:32:09 -0700
  ...195R14 load rating: No idea - a lot PSI cold F/R empty: 50/50 PSI cold F/R loaded: 50/50 Firm but comfy...
• Sizes for T3 (Vanagon) tires
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:19:18 -0700
  ...LT195/75/14 Load C / 6PR --Must be Load C or higher! Rated for 50 psi or higher! 185R14C Load C /6PR --Must be...
• Re: Simple tire qurestion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:22:58 -0800
  --- David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US> wrote: > 99 is the load rating index - 1323 lbs Actually, a "99" load rating is 1,709 lbs., a...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:24:55 -0500
  ...In > > reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values > > given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
• Tire Load Index?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:35:57 -0500
  Does anyone have a table of Tire Load Indexes with the actual tire load rating in lbs/kilos. Larry
• Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:00:45 -0400
  ...In the Bentley manual on page 44.2, it lists three different configurations for the alignment---Empty, Half Load, Full Load I would think...
• Re: Dam it .... Choosing safe tires is SIMPLE
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:42:20 -0800
  Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> wrote: > DOT Rule #1 > "vehicle normal load on the tire shall be no greater than 94 percent of the...
• Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:17:43 -0400
  ...Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load?? Before we take off on our summer trip, I need some advice before having a...
• Re: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:12:10 -0400
  > Could you give us the VWOA or DOT links showing > how you came up with the "99" load rating? According to Title 49, Part...
• Re: maximum tire load question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:59:41 -0700
  ...In >> reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values >> given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
• How heavy do we load our Vans - Actual Data
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 20:13:05 -0700
  Andrew, You stated, "How many T3 owners EVER load their vans sufficiently to need tires even approaching the recommended load carrying rating?" Answer ... LOTS...
• Re: Tire Load Index?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:30:31 -0800
  At 5:35 PM 10/26/98, Lawrence Johnson wrote: >Does anyone have a table of Tire Load Indexes with the actual tire load...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:20:26 -0400
  ...All of those ratings, PR, letter load range, and "reinforced" (or "extra load") modify the load rating of _the base tire size_. That is...
• Re: Air Pressure for Agilis 51 205/65R15 tire
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:46:18 -0400
  Actually Larry my Agilis' are 215 not 205 does that make a difference? Max load / LI for singles 1985 lbs / 104 Max load / LI...
• Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:50:27 -0600
  ...Yokohama AVID TRZ Size:215/65-R16 load rating: 1653lb at 44psi PSI: 40 front/rear much better cornering, much more stable on freeway...
• Load Rating
  Historical mailing list
  25 Jul 96 11:40:55 PDT
  ...What are the load ratings for older busses, and older single and crew cabs in particular? Well, I also own a genuine hunk of...
• FW: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:28:43 -0700
  ...at max pressure, use a load rating chart to change it from lbs. to a numerical load rating. Also ask them for a load...
• 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:07:33 -0700
  ...For the 1981, is that fuse relatively large for the current loads because VW anticipated the radio as a future load or am not...
• safe tires ????
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 17:29:25 -0800
  ...respectfully yours, Mark Drillock _____________________ From Larry"s Web tire pages Passenger Car Tire Table for Light Truck Usage Load Capacity Conversion Table Load Reduction...
• Re: Sizes for T3 (Vanagon) tires
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:10:51 -0700
  ...My personal rules for tire strength on my vans are: > > LT195/75/14 Load C / 6PR --Must be Load C or higher! Rated for...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:23:35 -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: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:21:28 -0400
  ...All of those ratings, PR, letter load range, and "reinforced" (or "extra load") modify the load rating of _the base tire size_. That is...
• so which tire for the87 camper? 2wd
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 09:31:16 -0800
  Bridgestone 603V Blackwall Size:185/0R14 Load Rating: D Yokohama Y356 Blackwall Size:185/0R14 Load Rating: C Yokohama Y356 Blackwall Size:185/0R14...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 15:21:03 -0600
  ...Tire question.. > > >C or D has absolutely nothing to do with plies, it has to do > >(supposedly) with the max load. > >In fact, the...
• Re: tires (one more time)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 16:34:01 +0100
  Austin wrote: > correct load range<snip> LT195/75R14 93/90Q, Sorry to break your joy here, Austin, but the load range is not enough...
• Any suggestions on 15" Michelin Arctic Alpin Snoo tires?
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 15:26:13 -0500
  ...215/65QR15 rated at 97Q with a max load of 1521lbs. 215/70QR15 rated at 97Q with a max load of 1609lbs. 225/70QR15...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 21:23:42 -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: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:42:32 -0500
  At 11:52 AM 3/9/2011, The Bus Depot wrote... > > Maximum load != normal load. Do you always drive your Vanagon > > loaded to full...
• T i r e Load Index
  Historical mailing list - =David--M=
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:57:53 -0400
  >What you need to find when looking for a proper tire is the load index >on the >tire. You really don't need to...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 19:04:53 -0800
  ...This is the maximum load per tire with the inflation set at maximum recommended: Load Maximum Index Load (lbs) 71 761 72 783 73...
• TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
  Historical mailing list - Rob Durham
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:00:11 -0700
  ...195/75 R14 load rating: 1710lb at 65psi, Load Range D PSI cold F/R empty: 52/58 PSI cold F/R loaded: 52...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES - HAKKA
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:22:40 -0500
  ...All of those ratings, PR, letter load range, and "reinforced" (or "extra load") modify the load rating of _the base tire size_. That is...
• kirkland tires, load rating ..
  Historical mailing list - john
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:13:15 -0600
  ...These tires have the same load rating as the Michelin LTX. The Michelin Agilis 61 (what Michelin offers for the Vanagon) has a load...
• Re: Simple tire question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:53:54 -0600
  ...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: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:12:59 -0600
  ...Al Brase John Connolly wrote: >I should point out that a battery is a load to an alternator. Adding >additional batteries increases the load...
• Re: Campgrounds
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:17:48 -0700
  ...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: syncro-tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:26:15 -0700
  Tire pressure recommendations are mostly related to the maximum loads that a tire would see at any wheel position. The manufacturers suggested tire pressures...
• Re: tire load rating!
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 12 May 1998 08:36:44 EDT
  ...Folks tend to forget, the static weight of our loaded van is only one factor figuring load. When going around a curve, the leaning...
• Jed Clampet
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 May 2001 21:45:04 -0700
  ...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: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:18:06 -0700
  ...185R14 Load Range: 97 Load Index: C Max Load: 1710 lbs Max Inflation Pressure: 54 psi Model: Agilis 61 Size: 185R14 Load Range: 99...
• Calculating Proper Inflation PSI for Tires
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:51:22 -0700
  ...1) VW Silver Sticker (door jam) tire info 2) Tire Load Inflation Tables (Weight a specific load range tire carries at various psi values...