Date:         Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:04:12 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Berkemer <berky@WWT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Berkemer <berky@WWT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone used Cooper SRM II LT 185R14C tires?
Comments: To: Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
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Lee,

There's nothing wrong with 185's or 195's on the stock steel rims. Thats
what most of us use. However.......I suggest that if you are putting these
on a westy that you get a load range D tire. These are 6ply tires with an
8ply rating. Great sidewall strength and tough as nails carcus for rough
roads.

Bob
84 westy, das bus

Lee Kouns wrote:

> Thanks to all those who answered my last tire question. I think I'm
> leaning toward putting 185s on my steel wheels. It was suggested that
> they will do better in the snow than 205s (other factors being equal, of
> course). Do others agee? The specifications on the Cooper tire mentioned
> above look impressive to me---including a load rating of 102 (1875 lbs).
> It has a speed rating of 100Q---is that good? If anyone has used these
> tires, I would really appreciate your comments on them.
> Thanks again for all the help.
> Lee Kouns
> 87 Westy with steel wheels
> 88 Westy with alloy wheels