I've always run 44 front, 48 rear.  Great handling in winds.  (Well, ok, as
good as it gets, but it's still a big box on wheels....)  Owner's manual
calls for a 4 lb. differential, I believe, between front and rear.  Not sure
if that's true on a non-syncro or not.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Reply-To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:11:04 -0600
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Tires In High Winds
>
> No lane change Terry, but plenty of lateral movement. Not rolling or loss of
> control. The winds were so high here that I was impressed I was able to stay
> in my lane. My van tracks well and is stable. Does not roll much in corners
> and is not a wanderer at all. No way for me to compare to others with the
> exception of the '89 I had. That had stock steel wheels and tires on it and
> drove very differently than this '91. Another listee suggested putting 41
> lbs front, 50 lbs rear and I'm going to give it a try to check out the
> difference in handling. Got 45 each end now.
> Bob
> '91 Westy
>
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