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Date:         Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:57:00 +0000
Reply-To:     dmc@CYBURBAN.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Subject:      t-i-r-e-s
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>ANY tire designed for a really heavy car would be suitable loadingwise for
>a Vanagon. Mercedes S-Class (which these days run low-profiles) or even an
>old Galaxie landbarge. You don't need ill-handling truck tires.
>
Hardly. There is the small matter of size to consider. All the vehicles you
mention take 15in tires, hardly suitable for a vehicle that needs 14in
tires.
That said, I agree there are several 14in passenger tires that will handle
the weight of a standard Vanagon (NOT a Westy). I use Cooper Lifeliner
215/70/14. The 215 width gives a better load rating than the recommended
205 width. The Response 2000 tire currently being sold by Sears is a good
tire in this size.
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