Volks, Here is some more data to add to the tire files. I just got Uniroyal Larado AWP LT195/75R14 C tires installed today. I've only driven about 10 km on them so I can't say much yet. They are rated for 1435 lbs each at 50psi or 2870lbs per axle. My 83.5 westy lists 2866 lbs as max gross weight for the rear axle and less for the front. The tires cost CDN$511 installed and balanced. They are all season, M & S rated and the website says they turn 819 times per mile which means the engine is doing 3500 rpm at 62.07mph (about 100km/h). I would have liked to get taller tires but cost made my decision. -- Miguel |
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