Date:         Sun, 16 May 2010 10:06:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Load Rating
Comments: To: Kevin Jordan <kevin.jordan@COX.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4BED3106.4090903@cox.net>
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OEM often make wheel specs a mystery. The Audi A6 and A8 that use this wheel
usually use a 225/60-16 tire. An ideal Vanagon tire in many ways and was
also used on the very late Eurovans. This tire has a native load index of 97
which is the same as the extra load (reinforced) 205/70-14 tires Volkswagen
put on the Vanagons with alloy wheels. The major issue I see here is the
Audi wheel is hub centric, (hub supports and centers the wheel) and the
offset.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Kevin Jordan
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 7:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Wheel Load Rating

Okay, so let's just use the same rule-of-thumb for the tires.  1600lbs
per tire load rating.  I still cannot find out what the load rating for
the Audi 16" X 7"
4A0601025P alloy wheel is.  Even Audi of America replied with this
response, "Kevin, thank you for contacting Audi of America. We do not
have that information here; this address is designed for general current
vehicle information. Please contact your Audi dealer for the load
capacity; for any additional information you may need on the Vanagon,
Volkswagen of America would be the best source." -AudiTalk

There has to be a manufacturer's code or specification sheet for this
wheel out there somewhere...