Date:         Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:18:47 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
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215/60R16 XL size also seems to be missing from the chart.

On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 6:39 AM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:

> I couldn't find the listing in those tables for the specific tire in
> question.
> The common 215/65R16 in XL or Load D for that matter like the BFG.
>
> Did I miss it?
>
> Mark
>
> Dennis Haynes wrote:
> > Here is another link to the tire replacement manual. It has the
> load/inflation tables for most of the tires out there. Of real note is the
> chart on page 8, passenger tire minimum inflation pressure for maximum load
> capacity. The primary determining factor of a tires ability to carry a load
> is not just strength, but the ability to reject heat buildup. This is where
> properly sized passenger, XL or XL reinforced tires can have a major
> advantage over truck type tires, especially at high speeds. Note there is
> even a slight difference between P-metric and Euro Metric sizing. So for
> example a 215-65-16XL reaches its maximum 103 Load Index capacity at 41 or
> 42 psi whereas the load range "D" truck tire needs 65 psi. The higher
> inflation pressure is needed to reduce the flex and heating effect of that
> extra sidewall or tread material. It makes for a harder ride and reduced
> contact patch. While steering may "feel" better you may really have less
> traction and control to go with that stiffer ride.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> >
> https://www.tiresafety.com/content/dam/bscorpcomm-sites/tiresafety/images/choosing-tires/TireReplacementManual.pdf
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> Mark McCulley
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:39 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
> >
> > What is the source of this inflation table? Can you share it with us?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Mark
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 4:55 AM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >> The Load D 103 inflation table I have shows:
> >> for Syncro loaded to the max GVWR at both ends
> >>
> >> 42 front
> >> 46 rear
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >> Dan N wrote:
> >>> hi all,
> >>>
> >>> I got a tintop Syncro with BFG TA/K02 - LT 215/65/16 (on Borbet
> >>> rims) - tire specs on the side wall load range D. - index 103 - max
> >>> pressure 65psi...
> >>>
> >>> what would be the correct pressure for those tires on a tintop
> >>> Syncro?. - the previous owner has no idea so as for now I put in
> >>> 52psi Front / 58
> >> psi
> >>> Rear... but I am not sure... but thinking going for 42psi Front and
> >>> 46psi Rear... so I ask...
> >>>
> >>> for infos. I always have 14" rims with General Grabber AT2 on my
> >>> other tintop vans with 42psi Front and 46psi Rear... sooo... I am at
> >>> lost with this 16" set up...
> >>>
> >>> please help...
> >>>
> >>> thanks
> >>>
> >>> dan
> >>>
> >>
>