---- Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>
> The BFGs also state max load 1520 lbs at 50psi.  If I keep all four of
> these on, any suggestions on what psi I should inflate them to on both
> front and rear?

The tires should have maximum inflation information on the sidewall, probably 63 psi.  The door placard recommends 43 psi front, 53 psi rear for LT tires, if your van is 86 or later.
>
> Thanks Dan for the link for the info on tire manufacturing dates.  The last
> four digits on the BFGs are "2304", which I take it means they were
> manufactured in 2004. Is this a problem?  Do tires break down with age?

The tires are out of date.  Ten years is considered absolute maximum.  Yes, tires do break down with age.  UV, temperature, road conditions all degrade the rubber.  Shops are not allowed by their insurance companies, and in most states by law to install tires older than 10 years.

>
> Thanks again gents for the tips and advice.  This is such a great list; I
> read it daily and have learned so much.
>
> Rick
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of Rick Cooper
> > Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 12:27 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: All-Terrain 8.5x27 tires
> >
> > Planning a trip next month down the I-5 from BC to CA and there may be
> > snow on the pass between OR and CA.  I picked up a set of four good used BF
> > Goodrich All-Terrain 8.5x27R14 tires as part of another deal and put these
> > on my '87 Westie.  The handling is fine but the road noise is a good deal
> > more than I like.  Would it be safe to use a pair of my previous 195/70R14s
> > on the front and leave the All-Terrains on the back?  I'm no tire expert
> > and am not really sure about the difference between these tires.
> >
> > Thanks, Rick
> >
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