The 205/70 is usually slightly smaller than the 185/82. The speedometer will read slighty faster and the odometer will read slighty farther than you are actually traveling. A standard 205/70 is also insuffecient to carry the rated axle loads. You need to find a reinforced tire. There are some available. If going with a standard tire, I would go to a 215/70 and make sure it is rated for 44 psi inflation. This will at least bring you to a 96 load index. The factory reinforced 205/70 was a 97 load index. The 215 is also the wides you should put on steel wheels. The alloy wheels can go to 225/70. Dennis
>From: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Tire Question (not the dreaded tire thread at all) >Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:20:55 -0500 > >Ok, this may seem like a dumb question but oh well - > >If I went from Hankook 185R14 tires to a Michelin 205/70R14 would one >expect >a change in my speedo and odometer accuracy? > > >-- >Thanks, > >Jeff >'90 Carat (Grover) >'86 (We call this one Parts) >'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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