On 9/27/04 7:35 PM, "LOREN BUSCH" <labusch@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Peter wrote: "This sucks because they quoted me a great price for the > whole package including installation. Supposedly Michelin has a rebate > offer on these tires that ends this Thursday." > > Find a different vendor. Three weeks ago Discount Tire/Americas Tires > moved my 185/R14 Agilis from the stock VW steel rims (14", 5 1/2") rims > to stock VW alloy 14" /6" rims without any question. They sold me the > Agilis originally. There was absolutely no comment on their part about > swaying. And my own experience, although subtle, the Westy feels a hair > MORE stable on the alloys. > Question for the list: When new and equipped with alloys, what was the > tire size provided by VW? 185 or 205/70? > > Pulling out my handy dandy tire book The 185 in the 80 profile is good for either 5.5 or 6 inch The 195 is marginal good on 5.5 but marginal on 6 inch The 205 is marginal on the 5.5 but okay on the 6 inch The 205 that is listed as acceptable replacement for the 185r14 is 205/65r14 Also just noted something in the vanagon info site that might explain another problem with the tires. The 6 inch rim requires a higher load rating. Basically a D rated tire for the 6 inch and a C rated tire for the 5.5 inch. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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