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Date:         Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:35:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
Comments: To: Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAHrsyzzaoj__VRY6Hg2L5naBsPFv-c6DTf57WfTT7oX2nzjkyQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Not an XL load tire in this size, but close. I ended up going with the 16" Benz rims, with a 31 Off-set. Added a 6mm spacer on the rear, and extended the rear studs. (big PITA). There is a number of 16" - I'm going with the Conti 215/55/R16 (Load Range: XL, Max load 1,609 @ 51psi, 700 AA @ $432.88 for the set. Got my rims (16X7" 31off-set) on Ebay for $400 Spacers, lug bolts and lug nuts from T3. (a much greater investment, but should help stability significantly due to the reduced side-wall and XL rating). https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=PureContact+with+EcoPlus+Technology&partnum=155HR6PURECXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

There are not many choices in the 205/70R14 Tire size. Tire Rack has the Kumho Solus KR21 with a Max Load of 1,521 @ 44PSI. Rim Width Range 5-7". https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Solus+KR21&partnum=07TR4KR21V2

This tire is a good deal, however the tire walls are not reinforced, so you can expect some sway with cross winds. I've ran Kumho's on a BMW 525i, and noted the soft sidewalls. Set of 4 for $223 plus shipping. My local Costco will mount/balance carry-in tires again, for $15 each.

The good thing is, for $223 plus Shipping & Mount/balance... you will end up with a solution for just over $300. So, if you don't run it hard or load it too much, it may just fit the bill. Still, not recommended, but better than driving on bald or bad tires.

Good luck!

Jack R. 1894 Westy Wolfie (same ride height as your 81)

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl Ploessl Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 9:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?

will a tire - 205/70R14 fit on my skinny 14 x 5.5 inch wheel?

------------ Karl 1981 Westy "Jenny" 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 Wilmington, DE

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