I'm very pleased with my 215/75/15 bfg all terrains with the mystical
snowflake. They fit nice on the go Westy alloys and look good with the 1.5"
lift
On Dec 5, 2015 7:13 PM, "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> ---- Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> >
> > 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 The tires are out of date.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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