Mark, Thanks, I stand corrected! So I guess I can use my cheap (but can't wait to replace) Kirkland brand tires for a while! (LT195-75R14s), load range C. (Actually, they partly feel bad due to PO driving on bad ball joints = noisy pattern.) When I do, I'll look for better sidewalls, as it's a camper, and spends time on gravel roads. Rich > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Drillock [mailto:mdrillock@cox.net] > Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 6:14 AM > To: Rich Bennington > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Experiences > > If you have a Vanagon you can actually look at the tire sticker on the > driver's door opening for yourself. The sticker changed some over the > years. In my 87 and 88 vans the sticker lists more than one 14" size > along with the recommended pressures for each size. The Load Index of 97 > is specified only for 205/70/14 size. The other 14" size(s) list a 6PR > Load rating and much higher pressures. Load C is 6PR. > > Mark > > Rich Bennington wrote: > > > > > > Then why did Volkswagen spec a higher load index for a 14" wheel? As I > said > > in my prior response, there are those that don't believe in the spec and > > those that do. I modify a lot of things on my vanagon, but when it > involves > > safety, I will follow the manufacturer's recommendation/opinion over > yours. > > You can choose not to. I believe other people can make their own > decisions. > > > > Rich > > |
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