Date:         Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:15:26 -0600
Reply-To:     Jon VO <jondvo@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jon VO <jondvo@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Time for new tires!
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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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
>
>