On Mar 7, 2011, at 4:36 PM, Mike S wrote: > At 06:46 PM 3/7/2011, Jim Arnott wrote... >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "A PETER MARSH" <apetermarsh@MAC.COM> >> >>> Just located FOUR HAKKAS (not five as I need) 195 70 14 for $148 >>> apiece >>> (ouch) from TIRES BY WEB with FREE shipping. >> >> Right brand, wrong tire. 195/70R14 will be a passenger car tire. >> You're >> looking for a minimum 100 load rating. These tires are probably 94. > > Vanagons need a 97 rating if a passenger car tire, a 93 rating for a > light truck tire. > VW Original Equipment (OE) Tire Specs Vanagon & Camper 1984-1991 185R14C 6PR - Min Load Index 99 - Max Load 1710 lbs - Min Load Range C - Max Inflation 55 psi *205/70R14 97R - Min Load Index 97 - Max Load 1580 lbs - Max Inflation 40 psi * Reinforced Sidewall Passenger car tire
Syncro Vanagon & Camper 1986-1991 185R14C 6PR - Min Load Index 99 - Max Load 1710 lbs - Min Load Range C - Max Inflation 55psi 205R14C 6PR/8PR - Min Load Index 109 - Max Load 2270 lbs - Min Load Range D - Max Inflation 65psi *205/70R14 97R - Min Load Index 97 - Max Load 1580 lbs - Max Inflation 40psi * Reinforced Sidewall Passenger car tire Or minimum 99 or minimum 109. You choose. I don't find 93 anywhere. 100 seems like a safe compromise. Good place to start: http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/guideline.html Jim |
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