David, I totally agree ... was just tryingt to keep things simple by focusing on the one main spec that those tires didn't meet. The other thing in my opinion is the "profile" ... I wouldn't put a 65R tire on a Westy or Syncro. Not enough meat between the Tire and Rim. Would be ok for a Carat or a Transporter. larry chase - - - Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 07:14:30 -0800 From: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> Subject: Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution Larry and the list, You need more than the 97T load rating to have a safe tire. 97T just says how much weight the tire can support rolling down the highway without SIDE load. The Volkswagen spec is a tire that has REINFORCED SIDEWALLS or a LT rating. The reinforced sidewalls is what the HydoEdge are missing and it is what makes any P rated tire on a Vanagon dangerous. Best thing to do in your situation is step up to a LT215/75R15 - not much larger, but a heck of a lot safer. I share your caution - good luck on the replacements. David Marshall |
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