Sigh. The reason so many folks recommend the 215/75R15's is because there is a lot of selection at that size. Once you step away from that size the selection becomes considerably smaller. For instance, at the Tirerack, they only list 2 tires in the 215/65R15 size for light trucks. The Wilderness HT (Firestone) doesn't have the load rating. The Continental, however, does. They also have a 195/70R15 (a bit smaller than stock, though close) and a 215/70R15. Excellent load ratings. Don't know anything else about the tire though. On Saturday, April 19, 2003, at 12:15 AM, George Thorburn wrote: >>> Tire choices always seems to be overly confusing. > > > So what is a good tire to use with 15" rims? I do not want to go to a > larger diameter so 215/75x15 is out (my 1.9L motor works hard enough > already). Most of the 215/65x15 tires do not have a high enough load > rating (tell me what tire has the correct rating if there is one). > 205/65x15 tires have a smaller diameter than the stock 185R15 tire so > the engine will rev higher. > I drive a two wheel drive Westfalia so the load carring capacity is > important. I drive in the mountains so I do not want to oversize the > tires, I am leaning toward the 205/65x15 tires but would like to find > a set of 215/65x15 tires with the right load rating. > I have a set of 15" Audi rims with machine work done and a set of > spacers and longer bolts/studs ready to go. I just need to find some > tires. > Thanks for any help. > George > '85 Westfalia > PS Does anyone know the revs/mile or kilometer for the four sizes > mentioned. (185R14, 205/65x15, 215/65x15 and 215/75x15) |
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