Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:47:15 -0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Simple tire qurestion
In-Reply-To:  <3E6CCB24.5030804@charter.net>
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--- John Rodgers <j_rodgers@charter.net> wrote:
> There is a difference between a 6-ply rating and a 6
> ply tire.

Were the Michelin MX series tires that were O.E. on
Vanagons with alloy wheels 6-ply rated or a 6-ply
tire? AFAIK, they weren't "C" or "D" load rated, but
were a re-inforced sidewall passenger car tire with
the appropriate load rating. The particular Kumho
tires I have installed have a nylon sidewall
re-inforcement band as part of the sidewall
construction.

I've had 8-ply "D" rated tires on my van and didn't
realize how much they compromised the handling and
ride comfort of my van until I put the Kumho's on. So
far, I have over 20,000 miles on them without a
problem. Stability in cross-winds is no worse than
with the "D" rated tires. Wear looks to be minimal,
they should last at least 60,000 miles.








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