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Subject:Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:22:33 -0700

I'm running 45/50.  My brother in law works for Discount, and suggested 40/45. Tried that, but preferred the higher settings.  

BTW, I installed GoWesty springs and Koni shocks, along with urethane bushings.  Spending close to two grand on the suspension may have added tomy satisfaction with the tires!

Karl Wolz
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On Aug 29, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Skip <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> A rather specific question, but it's a fairly common (I won't suggest "popular') tire.
> 
> And I'm sure it's been covered a billion times.  Tried thesamba and BTDT, but couldn't get my answer in 1/2 hour of search.
> 
> Therefore, what are your recommendations?
> 
> Max pressure on the tire is 65 psi.  My label on the van ('84 Westy) says 40 psi front/ 48 psi rear.
> 
> I presently have them at 40 psi front/ 45 psi rear.
> 
> Sorry for the oft-repeated inquiry, but I would appreciate your experiences/theories/facts and, of course, opinions.  Tires have 4,000 mi/9 months on them.  Bought from BusDepot last fall.
> 
> Skip