

| Subject: | Re: Speed Ratings and tire salesmen |
| From: | Stuart Redford |
| Date: | Mon, 19 Apr 1999 07:12:17 -0700 |
At 09:30 AM 4/19/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Also, the "C" or "D" load range you talk about is unreliable. Many "C"
>rated tires support insufficient weight for the Vanagon (eg. BF Goodrich
>Long Trail T/A + Cooper Discoverer, for example). Pay attention to the
>max load stamped on the sidewall, not the letter "C" or "D".
Absolutely, David. I've had several tire sales types tell me I need load C
tires.
>Where on earth do you get your information? My vanagon sticker states
>rear pressure of 40psi.
Mine ('85 Weekender, no poptop) states 48 R, 39 F.
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