VANAGON archives -- May 2003, week 1 (#533)

Date:         Tue, 6 May 2003 16:32:14 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: More tire ???'s
Comments: To: DaBomb <dabomb@TANJABARNES.COM>
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Yes, that size will work. How much did you find those Michelins for?

Mark

DaBomb wrote:
>
> After checking the vanagon.com archives, my manual and door jamb, I know the
> 'official' 2WD tires sizes are:
>
>     -185R14 (185/80R14)
>     -195/75R14
>     -205/70R14
>
> Here's my question: I'm looking at Michelin XCA 205-75R14's (8 ply, 65 psi,
> Load Range D).  I think these even may have been posted in the voluminous
> archives somewhere.
>
> Anyway, will these work?  I know the middle number is off, but I'm wondering
> if there's room to play with the numbers?
>
> Pardon me if this is a "Tires 101" question.
>
> Love and Rockets,
> DaBomb

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