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Old January 21st 09, 04:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell
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Andy wrote:
On Jan 20, 4:30 pm, Dave Doe wrote:

If I were you I'd use LT tires (light truck), and run 'em at their rated
60psi (60-65 is about normal for LT tires (should be written on them,
often is)).


The LTX tires on my van has a max pressure of 35 psi so be careful
what you select.


LTX is a Michelin designation, and does not mean it's an "LT" (Light
Truck) tire; e.g. Michelin makes passenger car tires in the LTX series.

So, it's a good warning: make sure you are not confusing the name of the
tire with it's type. The type will be in letters at the beginning of the
tire designation: P = passenger, LT = light truck, ST = special trailer.
For example, Michelin Pilot LTX P275/65R-18 114H RBL is a passenger car
tire.

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