> >Im using the Kirkland tires. They are load range C. They seem like good >tires although I am not a tire expert and this is my first vanagon and they >came with the van. Ive heard others on the list say they like them and >that they last a long time and that they are a good value. Probably not >the best money can buy though. > Load range C does not mean much. You need to check the load index - this is an actual figure in lbs the tire is designed to support. Many load range 'C' tires are inadequate for a Westy. Tires called 'LT' are some times really passenger tires. |
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