Date:         Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:34:56 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: [WetWesties] Crazy Idea On Mismatched Tires
Comments: To: Jon VO <jondvo@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <55A7BBCE.30202@gmail.com>
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Jon:

I found the Hakka C' to be a little stiff as well.   Last summer we were unable to get our hands on a set of Hakka C's before we left Calgary to head east in the Hyena, so we went with XL rates Nokian eNTYREs (which are rated at 99 or 100) ... I had to work through the math a couple of times to prove to myself they would be safe and adequate.   I checked them every morning and evening over our 5500km trip home.  I've since rotated them and put on another 4000km and all is well.
 
On 16-Jul-2015, at 11:12, Jon VO wrote:

> I am running 215/65/r16's as well, Nokian WRC, LI 107. The ride is great
> on smooth roads, but a bit hard on rough roads. These would be best on a
> 16 x 6 or 6.5" rim instead of the Gowesty alloys as a bit more sidewall
> flex would help. I laso have a 5sp installed, and at about 3100rpm I am
> going 60mph. At 4000rpm, about 80mph. Stock motor.
> Inflation is 50# front, 55 rear. Any less and the gas mileage suffers,
> but the tires are rated to 70#.
> Jon
> 
> On 7/16/2015 8:00 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:
>> Many standard load 215/65/16 tires are LI 98.
>> There are XL versions at LI 102 as well. I have them on 2 of my vans.
>> I think this size is one of the best for Vanagons.
>> 
>> The 215/70/15 mentioned at rev/mile 744 must be a typo as it would be
>> 215/70/16 tires that would fit that description.
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>> Dennis Haynes wrote:
>>> I do not know of any LT or XL rated tires in 215/65-15. With a load
>>> index of 96 it is a marginal fitment especially for a loaded camper.
>>> The higher speed rating does help as long as the tire is rated to
>>> take the higher air pressures.
>>>