> 
> My 84 vanagon's steering seems getting heavier. This is not good especially
> I am getting older every year. I am afraid that someday I might no longer
> able to handle it. I know I can add more air to the front tires which helped
> when the tires were new. But my tires are almost 50kmiles old now. Too much
> air might upset it and cause unwanted tire failure.
> 
> Is this a common problem or what? Or am I really getting too old? My 83 westy's
> steering wheel is not as heavy but it has brand new tires on all four wheels.
> I am planning a trip to Las Vegas during Christmas. I am worrying if I will
> have the needed arm strength for the round trip.

The answer is in the tires.  You've gotten your money's worth at 50k on
those old tires.  Treat yourself to a new set of good tires.  It will make 
you want to turn figure eights in the parking lot of the Mirage. 

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