Date:         Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:05 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tire Rating
Comments: To: Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <519A87F1.4030705@turbovans.com>
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---- Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> it's on the tire sticker on the van ..
> where it says 6PR.
> 6 ply rating and C load rating are the same thing I believe.
>
> as I have said many times, i do not recommend D's on the front ..very
> harsh feeling to me.
> D's on the rear are fine.
> D's on the rear and C's on the front..
> I set up all my 14 inch vans that way. Works really, really well, for 14's.

Well, one cannot rotate the tires properly if there are different tires on the front and the rear.  I keep 5 identical tires, and do 5 wheel rotations, for maximum tire life.  I have D rated tires on the van, all the way around, and have no problem with the ride.

YMMV.  mcneely

>
>
> On 5/20/2013 11:03 AM, James Ogul wrote:
> > For a Westy would I need a C or a D rating? (14 inch wheels)
> >
> > Jim
> >

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David McNeely