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Date:   Fri, 7 Mar 1997 06:42:02 -0800
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From:   "Shawn Wright, IS Manager" <vwnut@smuslabs.smus.bc.ca>
Subject:   Re: RESULTS - Tire Survey

> Another question - I know that 'SR' means 'sport radial' and that 'R' simply > means 'radial'. I also believe that the 'P' before the id means 'passenger' > I do not know the meanings of 'VR', 'HR', and 'TR'. I'd rather not guess. Actually, in SR, the S is a speed rating, where S, T, H, V, Z, etc list increasing max speed rating for car tires. All else being equal, the higher speed rating usually means stiffer sidewall (=less heat buildup) which would be desirable on a Vanagon if LT tires cannot be found. Based on my experience with performance tires, I wouldn't go any less than HR if you must go passenger tires, and make sure the load rating is adequate, ie ~1300lbs+ at max psi.

> None of the tires state that they are reinforced. And, are the 'Orig Eq' tires > actually tires that meet specs for being shipped on vehicles from manufacturers > My local tire man has told me that "original factory tires ALWAYS wear better > and longer than ANY replacement tires." Is he correct? If so, shouldn't I > go for that choice? Not true. My current Michelins on my Jetta are guaranteed for 140,000 km - the stock ones were lucky to last 80k.

> Any correlation between survey data and the tires listed above would be > helpful! Any input on what any of YOU would choose for quality and longevity > would be helpful. Generally speaking, higher speed ratings mean faster wearing tires, but this is not always true. Compare treadwear numbers within comparable tires of same speed rating. Higher = longer lasting. (my michelins are 440)

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