Date:         Tue, 15 Jan 2002 00:27:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Miguel Calvin <mcalvin@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Miguel Calvin <mcalvin@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Uniroyal Larado AWP LT195/75R14, LRC.  Not so good...
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I sent this to Uniroyal on Monday night. 14jan02
Tires installed 9jan02


I just got Uniroyal Larado AWP LT195/75R14, LRC tires installed Wednesday.
They are rated for 1435 lbs each at 50psi or 2870lbs per axle. My 83.5 VW
Vanagon Westy lists 2866 lbs as max gross weight for the rear axle and less
for the front. I've driven about 70 km on the AWPs and I am disappointed.
The Motomaster HT 195/75R14 LRC that I had before were much more stable on
the highway. These AWPs are really squirmy in a crosswind, even at 50psi. I
really don't feel safe with these tires. Can you recommend another tire from
your lineup, something with a stiffer sidewall perhaps, and arrange with the
installer (Dettmer Tire) to trade these in?


I chose the tires based on their specs.
Do I have a chance?
Do they have a better tire?
Advice?
--
Miguel
Guelph, Ontario, Canada