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Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

oldfool91011 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:28:02 GMT

Known built in overread on sprinters. See yahoo sprintervan posts from years ago. 1. If you don't have running boards but oem mudflaps in front, may have to

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

win — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:33:26 GMT

I have been checking my speed with Nuvi GPS and had also noticed the problem when there are radar setups to tell you when you are speeding. Next time when I am

West Coast Westy for Sale

ktcruickshank — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:17:10 GMT

I have a 2005 Westy for sale in San Diego. We are the original owner. It's been a blast, but our son is off to College and for the next few years, so we find

Re: Westy fever

ktcruickshank — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:14:33 GMT

Hi Pat - I caught wind that folks are chatting about my Westy. Yes, I am a member here. Reluctantly we are selling the coach (at

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

Jeffrey Simek — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:11:53 GMT

Apparently there is not a direct relationship between the speedometer and the odometer, according to a post on edmunds.com, below. Regards, Jeff I recently

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

Peter Lucas — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:57:00 GMT

... Yes. Furthermore, I believe the speed reported to the Scangauge is also very close to correct with stock tires. Presumably this means that it would also

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

Illya Quandt — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:10:02 GMT

A note about the speedometer fix. I currently have stock tires and the odometer is right on. ( less then 1 percent error) The speedometer is off about 2.5 to 3

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

Jeffrey Simek — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:24 GMT

Thanks for that info... I think I'll be going for the larger diameter tires with on replacement given the improved load rating and the speedo "fix." Just

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

win — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:52:20 GMT

Hi Jeff, yes I have running boards. Clearance is tighter in front. With the wheel turned at one point its about a half inch at a minimum. The back has a

Re: Westy fever

Pat — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:42:42 GMT

Man, I hate responding to my own posts. I wish we could edit here... Anyway, looking at the pix, it doesn't have the heated seats. But it looks like a really

Re: Westy fever

Pat — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:33:16 GMT

I did come across this one the other day, lying in San Diego. Don't know if it belongs to anyone here... http://airstreamwestfalia.wordpress.com/ It says it's

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

Jeffrey Simek — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:26:04 GMT

Win... I can't remember... do you have running boards? I have the aluminum running boards with the alloy wheels and I wonder if that would still allow enough

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

win — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:56:25 GMT

I kept my old spare, less than 500 miles on it. Win ... From: "woodywesty" To: Sent: Tuesday,

Re: WESTY TIRE REPLACEMENT

woodywesty — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:47:55 GMT

Win, You're right. There is a very healthy 400 lb increase in capacity for each tire! I like that as I've always felt that the rear tires are carrying a lot of

Westy fever

p27730a — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:40:13 GMT

I looked at one for sale here in Portland, Oregon a year ago and coulda, woulda, & shoulda bought it. I have been lurking here since then. I don't think the