Date:         Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:49:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Rich Bennington <rich.bennington@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rich Bennington <rich.bennington@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <457D678B.8080309@cox.net>
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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
> >