Date:         Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:00:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: WANTED: winter tires
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More importantly, the 195/60R14s will likely not have the load rating needed for a
Vanagon. I have 195/60R14's Michelin X-One on my Jetta, and they are only good
for ~1100 lbs. The LR-C Hakka's should be at least 1450 lbs, possibly more.

On 22 Sep 2003 at 21:39, Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET> wrote:

> The 195 is tread width in mm. you should have no problem putting 195's on your
> rims. A 195/60R14 will 10mm(less than 1/2 in)wider than the 185's. The "60"
> refers to the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the tread width.
> 195/60R14 will be a slightly lower profile than you currently have, thus
> lowering your ride height approx. 12.5mm(roughly 1/2in). Your speedometer will
> slightly less accurate, but this is easily an acceptable size to run.
>
> Mark in AK
>
> So...
> I've gotten a lot of good suggestions here... probably what will
> ultimately determine whether I go with 2 or 4 will be what I can afford.
> Now, it looks like I MIGHT be able to get a good deal on some Nokian's,
> but they're 195/60/14, rather than (i think) 185R14C.  Is that 195-185
> difference a problem?  And is it a problem I can fix by getting wider
> rims?  Thanks a lot guys....
>
> wes
> ('84 vanagon)
>

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Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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