Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:10:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sizes for T3 (Vanagon) tires
Comments: To: mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
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"Never fit a tire that does allow inflation to at least 44 psi"

I'm guessing you meant "*doesn't* allow".  :-)

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 5:19 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> To keep it simple there are 3 stock size tires. I only use M&S or All
> Season type treads. My personal rules for tire strength on my vans are:
>
> LT195/75/14 Load C / 6PR   --Must be Load C or higher! Rated for 50 psi
> or higher!
>
> 185R14C  Load C /6PR  --Must be Load C or higher! Rated for 50 psi or
> higher!
>
> 205/70/14  Load Index 97  --Must be Load Index 97 or higher! Rated for
> 44 psi or higher!
>
> The Load Index does not apply to Load C or D as these are Light Truck
> tires with letter ratings adequate in the stock sizes.
>
> Load D /8PR are more than strong enough but handling can suffer from the
> too stiff sidewall.
> Avoid over-inflation when using Load D /8PR, use door sticker pressures
> as a starting point.
>
> Forbidden smaller weaker sizes listed below!
> P185/70/14, way too weak
> P185/75/14, way too weak
> P195/70/14, way too weak
>
> Never fit a tire that does not have at least 2 plies in the sidewall.
> This spec is in tiny print molded on the sidewall.
> Never fit a tire that does allow inflation to at least 44 psi.This spec
> is in tiny print molded on the sidewall.
>
> There some slightly larger tire sizes that can work but on 2wd these may
> need stock alloy wheels and may not allow chains even then.
> 195R14C  Load C/D
> 205/75/14 Load Index 97 or higher, rated at least 44 psi
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
> Arthur,Dave wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions from the list as to what tires to use on a 1986 Vanagon
>> Westfalia?
>>
>> I have seen discussions about a load range C being required, which is
>> understandable. However, how does this relate to the current sizes and
>> type
>> of tires on the North American market? Iım guessing an LT class tire
>> should
>> be acceptable, but what P size?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>>


-- 
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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