The percentage difference is very small and varies with brand and model in any case. BFG lists 195/75/14 = 816 revs per mile 205/70/14 = 819 revs per mile Look at your speedo and there will be a number on the face. For 2WD Vanagons this is tire revs per mile of the speedo calibration. The 2 speedos I just checked said 805. This means that both of the above sizes are within 1-2%. Close enough. Mark Drillock Mark Dorm wrote: > > 185R14 is equivalent to 185/82/14 > > 195/75/14 is approximate - difference is 2% or 5% depending on the listee > you speak with. Its close enough: everyone agrees on this. C rating is all > thats required, so D is very safe for a vanagon... > > 205/70/14 will also work.... > |
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