[btw .. Winnabego recommended cold tire
>> inflation presures for EVC are: Front
>> 51 PSI (352 kpa) Rear 57 PSI (383 kpa)]
Are you sure of those pressures? The max. rated pressure for the Agilis
tire is 54psi (check the sidewall).
Perhaps the rear pressure figure shouldn't be 47psi instead of 57?
Sheldon
'97 EVC
----- Original Message -----
From: <SWLINK@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 1:43 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: continuing agilis 205 saga
<< From: RBIEGEL@...
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 05:23:04 EST
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Subject: [ev_update] Re: Agilis v. Pirelli Scorpion
Bruce,
My 2 cents.
I find the difference in RPM between the Agilis tires I now have
(205/65/15)
and the original Goodyear G64's (195/70/15 , load rating 1389 lbs @ 44psi)
on
my '93 EV is insignificant. I had also calculated this once before and
concluded that the difference was within variations you would see from tire
wear. Also keep in mind that both of these tire sizes were delivered from
the factory on the '93 models. I would highly recommend staying with the
Agilis tires unless you are sure that any alternative Pirelli is properly
rated for the EV. The reduction in road noise with the Agilis tires versus
my original Goodyear tires is truly amazing.
Ron >>
Thanks again for your .02 Ron. Right on with re sidewall strength ...
although your calculations re difference same as tire wear is relative.
Start smaller and grow smaller. The substitution of tire noise for engine
noise at speed is most definitely a compromise + extending compromise(s) re
mpg/mph/odometer etc. At least with the automatic EVC's, this is very
apparent. Perhaps with the five speed shifters not so much so. Side by
side
driving comparisons of similar auto 1995 EVC's proved this beyond reasonable
doubt. Just returned from caravan voyage to Mex with another EVC same
year/type ... new Agilis 205's on his and used G64's (24K) on mine (end wash
re wear caluculation). Hooked up and traveled 9 hours down the road. I now
know of some slightly used Agilis 205's available at a discount if a reader
is interested. I have his email address. Anyone thinking of entering a
relationship with a smaller dimensioned tire for 40000+ miles best be ready
to commit for that is a compromise ... and its a long marriage. Now if the
Agilis 215's were available stateside ...
[btw .. Winnabego recommended cold tire inflation presures for EVC are:
Front
51 PSI (352 kpa) Rear 57 PSI (383 kpa)] These are totally different than
what the factory manual reads. Did someone mention in the digest re
Volkswagon AG worries re litigation and tires? R.....ite ... (~) ...
whatever. Happy motoring on whatever treads, but know her before you marry
her ;) ... another .02 worth ...
slink
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