Date:         Mon, 10 May 2010 11:40:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire size questions
Comments: To: B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net>
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I have the 185s and yes they are slimmer and do get stuck in gravel.  You
can feel the difference from fatter tires when you turn the wheel.  The
skinnier ones are really easy to steer.  I think they look good, but I would
like to see a set of 195s so I know what they look/drive like.
P.S. I found them on Tire Rack and then shopped them against Discount Tire
and Discount Tire met the price so no shipping cost. I have heard they are
supposed to be good in rain and snow, but check the temp ratings.  I got
some Hankook V12 for my wife's car and they are not rated for freezing
temps.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote:

> I called Bus Depot to see if they have the Hankook RA08 tires in stock. The
> ones on the website say 185R14.  The rep told me they will be getting those
> tomorrow but they do have the 195R14 in stock. I've perused a few tire
> websites and am still confused as what those numbers are. I currently have
> 205 70R 14's and was happy with them (except they are car tires). Is it
> just
> that the 195's are a little wider than the 185's? Maybe I want them
> instead.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>