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Date:         Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:58:59 -0500
Reply-To:     "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU>
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From:         "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU>
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Subject:      Re: reinforced t-i-r-e-s
Comments: To: ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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I really appreciate that info.

A great followup would be information and suppliers/vendors that actually stock bloody 14" tires that fit the Vanagon's specs (for my application, it would be the 205/70 R14 LI99). Best I've seen listed on the web (don't even now if the exist in fact) have an LI of 95. But I have a lead on Vredestein 205/75 R14 with an LI of something like 106! If anyone is intereted I'll let them know were this leads via pmail.

bem

Steve Lashley wrote:

> In a message dated 3/5/02 10:32:20 PM, mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > << Chris - > > Tires used to have 4,6 or 8-ply sidewalls, as well as tread (bias-ply tires, > many moons ago). I believe (but have not been able to find any confirmation > for this) that 'Reinforced' tires are those which can carry a higher > pressure, and so are stiffer. Most P rated tires say 35 psi maximum. > Heavier duty tires say 44, 50 or more. > > Running a 50 psi 205/70R-14 Load Range 97 tire at the recommended 40 psi on > the rear of my '87 Westy means it can support less than the maximum weight > rating, but it is still stiffer than a 35 Psi P rated passenger tire would > be. > > Have you ever seen an official definition of reinforced? >> > > Yes reinforced tires carry a higher load rating, but not all higher load > rated tires are reinforced. Generally speaking, the higher pressure tires > are stiffer, and give a firm ride. > > You need reinforced sidewalls to limit tire roll and sway. The stiffer side > walls help you keep better control over your van while turning and cornering > as well as in windy conditions. They limit the amount of lean the tires have > and prevent tire blowouts. Reinforced tires are needed on tall heavy > vehicles like our vans. They should also be required on SUVs, but that's > another story. (remember the 35psi Firestone tires on the Explorer?) > > When you take a curve, weight is shifted to the inside tires and a lot of > stress is put on the tire sidewalls. > > Ply ratings anymore are just that, a rating. They don't actually stand for > the number of plies. You can have 4 ply tires that carry a 6 or 8 ply > rating. In the old days tires were rated by the number of plies they had. > Today you can get the same strength with less, but the rating is still used. > > Steve Lashley > SKL Enterprises Inc. > http://EuroCampers.com > 636-797-9015 > 636-789-2127 fax


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