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Date:         Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:29:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
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From:         Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wheels and tires
Comments: To: David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
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Hi David,

Just realized that I didn't answer the question you asked me.

The tires on the van (from the PO) are: jetzon genesis M+S P205/70R14 93S.

I believe that these are passenger tires. I need to do some research to find up how much pressure should be in them.

Two are dry rotted, and two look in good condition. Since at the moment I can only afford to replace two I was going to try what someone else suggested for a good ride.

I believe that suggestion was two passenger tires up front and two truck tires in the rear (at least until I can afford another two tires).

Does this sound sensible?

Cheers, Harry

On 07/15/2011 10:11 PM, David Vickery wrote: > Harry, that Primewell tire is an economy passenger tire and not what most people would want on a vanagon. If you are considering passenger tires, they should inflate to 44 psi and have a load index of at least 96 (many people will still say that is totally inadequate). You can get that load rating in the 215/70r14 size, just make sure the tire will inflate to 44. 225/70r14 is another passenger tire that will fit most vans and is rated to 98 but is an inch taller and the spare probably wouldn't fit in the clamshell if you get 5 tires. What tires are you replacing? > > There is a difference between a commercial, LT, reinforced or XL tire compared to a regular passenger tire. If you don't know the difference, you are better off sticking with the original specs. which limits you to the Continental, a Nokian, or a Hankook in a 185r14 or 195r14 size. Yokohama makes one too (Y356), but I think it is the worst tire of them all. There might a couple others, but not many. > >> On Jul 15, 2011 7:05 PM, "Harry Hoffman" <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net> >> >> OK, I'm on the same quest for tires. >> >> I stopped by Midas and they quoted me the following tires: >> Part# 092-336 PRIMEWELL PS850 @ $101.59/ea >> Ply: 95T Walls: BW Load Rating: 95 >


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