Date: Sun, 8 Jun 97 13:01:39
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From: mdstockr <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
Subject: RE: Tires: 185 or 205's?
Regular load 205/70R14 might be OK for your bus. Check to see how the load capacity of your
tires compare to 185R14 load range C tires (you find the maximum load rating in lbs. stamped
on the sidewall of your tires). You might find that they are comparable since a 205/70R14
is larger than a 185R14.
Given comparable tire designs ...
* 205 tires will give you better dry handling and traction, a better ride
and will have better tread wear.
* 185 tires will typically provide better snow traction, will resist
hydroplaning better, and give you slightly better gas mileage
(probably not measurable).
--- On Sun, 8 Jun 1997 11:22:01 -0500 Merrag@aol.com wrote:
>Hey all-
>With all the tire talk recently, I decided to check the tires more closely on
>my 86 Syncro GL, that I've had for about 6 months. When I bought the Syncro I
>was pleased that it had 4 of the same tires, in great condition, all with
>even wear. When I checked the tires again after learning a bit more recently,
>I was sorely dissapointed. Seems I have the wrong tires-I have Yokohama GS4's
>(205/70R14), which I think are regular passenger tires. They are specified at
>93S load rating which I guess is high for passenger tires, but not a C rating
>and not reinforced.
>So, I'm going to buy 5 new tires-probably the Yokoham Y356's at my local
>Sears Auto Center. (maybe I can get them for free?!) I have some questions
>for those who have been through this:
>1) The specs on the door jam call for 185's or 205's-the original tires I
>think were 185's. Does going skinnier have any disadvatages? Less grip,
>stability or handling? Are they better in snow, being thin? What do you all
>prefer?
>2) I may be able to get the Yoko Y370g's, but some people tell me they are
>being discontinued or that the 356's are replacing them. Any clues? I'd like
>to get something I will be able to purchase again in the future, if need be.
>Which do people prefer-the 370's at a C rating or the 356's at a D rating
>which would be a rougher ride, I think?
>3) Most of my driving is paved roads, so Im going for the Highway tread-any
>other suggested tires that are in the Yokohama price range-about $69-$79 per
>at Sears?
>Thanks all.
>
>-Raul Cisneros
>'86 Syncro GL
>'86 Scirocco
>
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"Michael Stocker" <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
North Canton, Ohio, USA
6/8/97 1:01:40 PM EDT
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