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Date:         Thu, 1 Jul 2004 17:44:41 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: 15 inches wheel, better stability; what about side walls
Comments: To: "Denis-F. Bastien" <botalys@VIDEOTRON.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <008601c45fb2$85a29a60$b9b5c918@Denisb>
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I run the stock 14" steel rims. Cannot afford the price of the upgrade for the moment. Because of the tracking issue and the sidewall strength issue related to tracking, I am using Michelin XCA 205-75R14's. rated Load Range D, 65 PSI. This is an actual 8 ply tire, not a 6 ply rated 8 ply. It is a true truck tire, and those side walls stand straight and tall. I like the way it handles crosswinds. Not nearly as squirrelly as my old Michelin MXT's, and I thought they were terrific when I upgraded from passenger tires after buying the vehicle. What a difference to go from passenger tires to the MXT's. What a difference to go up again from MXT's to the XCA's.

Regards,

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Denis-F. Bastien wrote:

>According to 15 insches wheels users, that size is better to cope against croswinds, etc. But what about the side walls height ? Will a larger diameter 15 inches tire hanble the same as a smaller diameter tire on 14 inches ? > >Thanks > >Denis > > >


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