Load range & sidewall deflection issues are what comes to mind, given the smallish tire and relatively high weight & loading of the tire. You may be able to go to 195r14's if you can find them. A bit larger all around, more weight capacity but still will fit the spare area, and otherwise be a slight improvement. Unfortunately, the 195r14 reinforced size seems to have all but vanished...I believe Hancook still make them. I am running all-season tires which are a compromise, summer tires wear longer. Winter tires have much better cold & ice traction. Jon On 4/17/2015 2:58 PM, PB wrote: > Is there anything different about getting new tires for my 90 > Westy automatic? There's a tire dealer I feel comfortable with, not far > from where I live. I've gotten tires for my Jeep there. Their service is > excellent, and I have had no problems with the service or the tires. > > My current tires are Michelin 185R 14C. While the tread is fine, they are > cracked all around because I don't have a garage. I probably drive it less > than 5,000 miles/year, and would like to replace them with decent, safe > tires that would be less expensive then Michelins. > > Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about? (I > am not considering used tires or retreads.) > > Thanks. > Patti > > 90 Westy automatic > Los Angeles, California > > |
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