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Date:         Wed, 7 May 2003 10:27:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@MFX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@MFX.NET>
Subject:      Re: More tire ???'s

> "......-185R14 (185/80R14)...." > > Technically, the 185R14 is the equivalent of a 185/83R14. The 80 series > is a slightly smaller diameter, although you might not be able to measure it. > Your odometer may be off by 1 mile over thousands of miles. > > > Apparently, I have nothing better to do with my time. > > Bill Marshall > 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" > Aurora, IL >

Bill, how much tread wear can a 185R14 sustain before it's the equivalent of a 185/80R14?

Apparently, I have nothing better to with your time either, ..... LOL

Mike ... Running 185R14 Load range D Nokian Hakkapeliittas on both vans.


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