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Subject:Re: Important tire saftey
From:Michael Townsend
Date:Mon, 21 Aug 2000 18:12:43 -0400

Hahahaha:

This is my favorite line:

He says Ford's policy, therefore, is to specify tire pressures as low as
possible that don't compromise hauling ability. "Sometimes you want the
steering to be a little bit on the lazy side, for safety," Baughman says.

So, this is why I drive VW's instead!

Michael

> Good advice from Dan!  Also follow the recommended tire pressure
> recommendation on your van.  In all cases, except for Ford in the case
> of the Explorer
> (http://www.usatoday.com/money/consumer/autos/mauto771.htm), this is the
> correct and safe pressure!
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Seattle
> Parts cars:
> '68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT