Date:         Sat, 21 Jul 2001 15:55:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: '87 Westy tire grief - long
Comments: To: Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Looks like Dunlop SP-LT5's might also be a possibility: They have a "D" rated
tire with 1855 lbs load rating at 65 psi.

Todd
'88 Westy

The problem seem to be finding the 205/70x14 size, not the 185x14.

Mike Finkbiner wrote:

> Jeff Howard  said -
>
> >Has anyone tried Bridgestone 613's on
> >their Westy (with alloy wheels)? They
> >come as 205/75 R14 and should fit. They
> >have a reinforced sidewall.
>
> <SNIP>
>
> Jeff -
>
> Don't know about these tires.  I couldn't find them on Bridgestone's site.
> What is the max pressure and load range?
>
> Another tire you might look at is the Kumho 852.  I have four of them in the
> 195R14 size on my '87 Westy and have been quite satisfied.  They are rated
> as all-season, but I don't think they have an aggressive enough tread to be
> a very good choice in the snow.
>
> They are quite strong, and at 48 rear, 40 front, the van tracks very well.
>
> According to Kumho's web site, they are available in 205R 14
>
> http://www.kumhousa.com/
>
> - Mike Finkbiner
> '87 Westy
> Moscow, Idaho
>
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