Sidewall pressure is nearly always the MAX pressure for the tire, and if the
tire is the correct spec for the vehicle, then using the vehicle pressure is
recommended (but not less). I've had two different Contis before, and the
max pressure was either 55 or 65psi, but I usually ran then between 40-50,
since I have a Westy that is usually loaded up. At max pressure they were
very harsh.

Currently I run BFG A/Ts which are slighltly under-spec on the rear, so I
run them at or near max press of 50psi. On the front, Yoko Y370 LR D are
over-spec, so I can run them as low as 35psi, but usually around 45psi. My
van is usually loaded around 4500 lbs or more when travelling.

On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com>wrote:

> I have Continental Vanco2's on my 85 Westy.  I inflated the tires to
> what's on the sidewalls of the tires (60psi IIRC).  The Vanagon says
> 30/40.  I think inflating less than the sidewall says will decrease tire
> life substantially?  It rides like a tank at this point but I can live
> with that for a while until I find a solution and $$.
>

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Shawn Wright