Date:         Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:09:00 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES - HAKKA
Comments: To: A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <97F8CDDB-321D-4D75-9C4D-A7FC864401C1@mac.com>
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Peter, check for that load index.  And check the size against the door plaque.  The weight bearing capacity of the tires is critical.  I use 195s on my van, but they are truck tires, not automobile tires.  Make sure of the weight capacity for sure.  mcneely

---- A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM> wrote:
> Just located FOUR HAKKAS (not five as I need) 195 70 14 for $148 apiece (ouch) from TIRES BY WEB with FREE shipping.
>
> Are these the ultimate tire for a 91 GL?
>
> Peter Marsh
>
> On Mar 7, 2011, at 5:31 PM, A PETER MARSH wrote:
>
> > WOW - this is NOT easy.  Just managed to release the very old spare which is a Continental 215 70 14.  So many different sizes and not much availability anywhere.
> >
> > Will these work (as they are 80's and not 70's)?
> >
> > 185 80 14 C load for $83 apiece
> > 185 80 14 D load for $(& apiece
> >
> > Yokohama tires FREE shipping.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Peter Marsh

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David McNeely