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Subject:Re: Anyone running BFG 27 x 8.5's?
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:26:43 -0400

They were what the previous owner of my Westy Syncro had mounted on the
alloy rims. Good enough (he had them inflated to a preposterous 48 psi
which I reduced to 40 psi as soon as I drove it.) I had no problems
with them. I've just replaced the wheels with 15" wheels and put
215/75R15's on (same tire just a different size).

On Monday, July 28, 2003, at 03:38  PM, Jeff K wrote:

> Okay, I know a few of you are. Any opinions? The tires are rated for
> 1515 lbs. Load rating of 95. I know this is just under what vw
> recommends, but if the GVWR is on the order of 5000 lbs, shouldn't
> this suffice?

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