Here are the links of the two Kumo tires if anyone is interested: Kumo Road Venture AT http://www.kumhousa.com/pages/lt_at.htm It is interesting as the blurb on their webpage contridicts the comments on the list that they are a passenger car tire. Road Venture AT (825) 70/75 Series P-Metric, 75/85 Series LT-Metric, 16.5" Wide Base, Flotation Radial All-Terrain Tread The Kumho Road VENTURE AT is a premium all-position, all-terrain, light truck radial designed for use on vans, pick-ups, and sport utility vehicles. This tire delivers improved off-road and snow traction along with exceptional highway treadwear, braking, and handling performance, and a quiet, comfortable ride. P-Metric size UTQG: 440 AB They also make a commercial tire in the size range. http://www.kumhousa.com/pages/lt_comm.htm Commercial A/S 852 Commercial, Radial Light Truck The Kumho Commercial A/S 852 is our European all-season, all-position light truck radial designed for use on smaller pick-ups, vans, and sport utility vehicles. This tire combines all-season traction performance with premium levels of treadwear, handling and ride.
Dave M wrote: >>Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:18:49 -0800 >>From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> >>Subject: Dreaded Tire Thread >> >>Has anyone tried the Kumho Road Venture AT tire? >> >>They have a P215/75R14 with a load rating of 98 >>26.7 inch diameter 781 revs/mile 8.3" wide >> >>This seems to be one of the only tires that are close to the factory >>optional 205/70R14 Optional Vanagon tires. >> >Any passenger tire of the same dimensions has the same load index. >e.g. the Goodyear Integrity. >It should be ok for a standard Vanagon but it probably does not have a stiff enough >sidewall >for a Westy. > > > >--------------------------------------------- >This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. >This service is provided by Cyburban LINK. > |
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