Date:         Thu, 1 Jul 2004 17:44:41 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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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>
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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 ?
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>Thanks
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>Denis
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