Date:         Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:37:52 +0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      FW: Kumho Tires
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I received this from Kumho in response to my inquiry about the RoadVenture ST tires for use on my camper. The Bridgestones are getting close to the wear bars and I still haven't made up my mind yet. Any comments or other tire selections in a 14" - 70 or 65 profile would be appreciated.

Tim Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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-----Original Message-----
From: ed cercek [mailto:ecercek@kumhotech.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 11:48 AM
To: thannink@mastec.com
Subject: Kumho Tires


Hello. Thank you for your interest and inquiry about the P215/70R14
RoadVenture ST.
Per industry standardized load formulas, this tire size is designed at a
96 Load Index to carry 1554 pounds load at 35 psi.
The Kumho Tire is stamped to a maximum inflation of 44 psi, but the 1554
max load must be maintaned.

With this in mind, I cannot legally tell you that it is OK to replace a
fitment on a vehicle with a lesser load index than specified on the
vehicle placard. So, legally, I cannot recomend this substitution.

Looking at your supplied GVW front and rear axle weights, and assuming
an equal 50/50 load split from side to side. The 1554 load would
adequately cover your load requirements. I do not know how much load you
carry or if you ever run overloaded. If you run just the empty vehicle
most of this time, then your decision to do this may be fine.

Once again I cannot recommend the replacement of a 97R tire with a 96
tire.
Best Regards.
ed

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