I think I put these tires on my 84 Westy in Nov. I have been converting it and only driven it for maybe 200 miles. I cannot find the invoice on the tires but will check on the car when I get a chance. I know they are 8 ply D-rated Nexens 185R14s, cost $60each installed, mounted and balanced.. These are also (or maybe originally designed) for trailers. They are very firm and stiff and need to be inflated to like 50psi. They feel hard and will not make your Vanagon more cush to ride in, but are very responsive and safe since they are 8 ply, their sidewalls won't flex much. I myself like having a bit of a harder feel. I have had D-rated 185R14s on my 84 Wolfy for over 21/2 years (daily driver) and have been very happy. Those were Kumhos however, got them from the same shop I got the Nexens from. Kumhos weren't available anymore so they got me the Nexens, 2 days lead time from ordering. You are more likely to find them at an independent, smaller dealer, tough to get thru Tirerack or Costco etc. I will double check however on the exact tires I have on it and let you know. They also are pretty skinny looking on the Vanagon. Cheers Matthias On Jan 16, 2007, at 7:26 AM, Robert Rountree wrote: > Hey Larry, > I have a source in CDN... would cost to much for me to have tires > shipped > and pay duty to CDN... and yes there are 2.... 820's... one a C > rating 6 > ply... one a D 8 ply. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Your Space. Your Friends. Your Stories. Share your world with > Windows Live > Spaces. http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA |
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