Date:         Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:24:59 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Agilis on Alloy
Comments: To: LOREN BUSCH <labusch@VERIZON.NET>
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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.

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