Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:29:09 +0000
Reply-To:     Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Simple tire qurestion
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mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote -

I've never seen a 14" tire with true 6 ply sidewall. I think you are
confused. No 4 ply sidewalls either. 1 ply is typical, 2 plies on some
higher pressure tires and a 3 ply in a load D maybe.

My Bridgestone load D, 8 ply rated, have only 2 plies in the sidewall. 3
in the tread. 185R14.

Mark

>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Mark - I agree.  My Kumho 852 195/14 LT tires have 2 nylon plies in the
carcass + 2 steel belts for a total of 4 plies under the tread.  I suspect
if John were to read the data on his tires he would find something similar.

The important feature of any tire for a Westy, I believe, is to make sure
you can run the 48 psi it needs on the rear axle.  Most P series tires won't
go over 35 psi, and that's a big reason for the softer feeling.

Just remember that the max pressure listed on the tire is not what you have
to run on your vehicle.  Check your door data plate for info.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

John Rodgers wrote:
>
>Oh Man! Get rid of that tire with holes in the SIDE, and get a matched
>pair as replacements. Also make sure you have at least an LT (light
>truck) 6 ply sidewall. Be sure it is not a 4 ply rated to 6. That is
>bogus for vanagons and Westy's. You need the stiff sidewall of the LT
>tire for stability on these vehicles.
<SNIP>



Mike Finkbiner
mike_l_f@hotmail.com

Perception is more real than truth, and belief turns truth into lies.    -
Kedar Nan



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