In a message dated 97-03-25 09:49:19 EST, DSuniga@TacoBell.com (Suniga, Durby) writes: << I currently have 185 14's on my 87 Vanagon & they are long overdue to be replaced. 1) Is it safe to switch to the 205/70 14's? 2) Will my steel rims be capable of holding the wider 205's? 3) Is it safer to stick with the 185's? >> I had 185 14's on my 85 Westy and replaced them with 205/70's (the Yokohama Y370's) 1) & 3) I find that the handling was significantly better especially on windy road & high speed conditions. I believe they are safe 2) Mine have been on all winter. No problem. The only down side is that my gas mileage MAY have suffered as a result of heavier tires. John Fleming
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