Date:         Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:21:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?
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Why would you think that tires sized for a Jetta would be acceptable on
a Vanagon? 185/60-14's way too small.

As for buying cheaper tires, going out of your way to buy tires that you
know are not adequate displays a "Due Lack of Care" This could also make
you liable if a future owner gets into an accident on the tires you
installed. I'm not a lawyer, but think about it. At least use a larger
size to get the required load capacity. You need tires that are rated
for at least 1500 lbs each.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of digest Herbie Dave
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 8:14 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?

Nobody seems to stock the 2ply sidewall tires here. Special orders cost
$89
each. I don't plan on keeping my 86 Vanagon forever (plan to upgrade to
a
newer model) so I really don't want to fork out $400 for tires. Can
anyone
recommend tires that will be ok other than the 2ply sidewall type? What
can I
safely use? How about low profile 185-60-14s?
Thanks.

Dave