Date:         Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:18:21 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
Comments: To: A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM>
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if those tires are radials they should have an 'R' in the size designation.

185 R14 C's in front, and 185 R14 D's in the rear are an excellent combo for
14 inch wheels.

You can't rotate them front to rear if you run that combination ..
but the handling gain is worth it to me.
( you can swap them side-to-side to spread wear....or even if you need to
eventually, have them flopped on the rim )
that's what I run if I can ...D's in the rear C's in the front.
I can't stand D's on the front.
too harsh.
----- Original Message -----
From: "A PETER MARSH" <apetermarsh@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 2:31 PM
Subject: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES


> 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