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Date:         Sun, 13 May 2001 05:30:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net>
Subject:      Re: New Tires ?
Comments: To: KEITH PIKE <kappy@nf.sympatico.ca>
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No that is the wrong size and too weak. Vanagons use a 185R14. This is
much taller than a 185-70/14. That Sears tire will make your speedo read
too high. 195-75/14 is the closest common size and these also have a
higher load rating.


I would buy only tires that have at least 2 sidewall plies.


Mark


KEITH PIKE wrote:
>
> How difficult to find  a  decent quality  14" truck tire at a price to fit
> the budget? I did find a 'new' tire last night at Sears
> sears 'Road Handler' Voyager   185-70 /14
> 5 ply  with a load rating of 1312 lbs max and 160km tread warranty
> Sale price this week of  $92.99 C.A.D.  Sears Stock # 28-63436.
> That  looks almost good  enough, don't you think?
> Keith Pike
> 86Westy...daKapster
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