What's the load rating on those front tires?

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004, Tony Polson wrote:

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> Subject: Re: Front end seems wrong
> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:39:34 +0000
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> VWNut Hawk writes:
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> > My blue 84's front end seems to move around a lot more than my brown
> > 84.
> > They both do not have power steering.
> > The front tires between the two vehicles are different.
> > In windy conditions it's scarey to go over 62 mph as the front end
> > wants
> > to dip or bounce or something.
> > I've checked the shocks and the stabilizer arm and can't determine
> > anything wrong.
> > I don't feel any slop in the steering wheel like the gears are worn or
> > anything.
> > The front end was aligned and the tires are wearing evenly.
> > It just seems to float around too much.
>
>
> Hi Hawk,
>
> Dip and bounce, floating at the front, scary in the wind above 62mph?
> Sounds just like my Vanagon!  <g>
>
> You might want to get another Vanagon owner to drive it, and let him/her see
> how it compares.
>
> You might have worn ball joints, track rod ends and/or suspension/steering
> bushes.  None of these is totally and easily obvious without specialist
> knowledge and workshop facilities.
>
> If your suspension and steering are in good condition, the Vanagon will
> still float a little in the wind.  Fitting the VW five-piece front spoiler
> is one of the few ways to make a Vanagon stable in high winds.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Tony
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