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Subject:Re: Tires, Load Range and Pressure
From:Mick Kalber
Date:Sat, 19 May 2001 11:49:51 -1000

> On the information panel on my '87 Westy, it lists two possible tire sizes
> 185R14 C, inflated to 43 psi front, 48 on the rear  or 205/70R14
Reinforced
> 97, inflated to 36 front, 40 psi on the rear.

I run MXT's on my syncro westy and have always put the recommended pressure
in them... 36-38 front and slightly higher in the rear.  But lately, just to
see what it would ride like I put 45 in all the way around.  I was amazed at
the improvement in the ride!  Have only driven in unloaded so far, but love
the difference.

Any opinions on this?

Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-935-5557
808-935-0066 (fax)
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com