Most '84s had speedometers that are down right silly. Your tire size is really the same as the original 185/82-R14 the van came with. The odometer is probably also off by 4-5%. The Speedometer can be re-calibrated by removing the and resetting the needle. A speedometer shop can also adjust the spring. The odometer is direct geard so just live with the error. VW and many Hondas have those over enthusiastic speedo's. A cheap GPS is also a good option to see how fast you are really going. Dennis >From: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Tire Size for 84 Westy >Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 17:31:12 +0000 > >I am currently driving on LT 195 75 R14 tires. My speedometer is off by A >long shot. I am cruising along thinking I am doing around 70 and really I >am traveling 50 MPH. ANy suggestions on a good size 14 inch to run or any >suggestions on how to adjust speedometer? I like the LT tires because they >last longer with the extra weight on them. > >Not sure deciding to go with LT tires was a mistake. > >Thanks in advacne for your replies. "Prohibition will work great injury to >the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within itself, for >it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's >appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not >crimes. A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which >our government was founded." |
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