Date:         Sat, 3 Oct 1998 10:48:48 -0400
Reply-To:     David-M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David-M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Winston Tires?
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Bryan wrote:
>
> I'm using my 87 Vanagon camper for 99% around town and 1% San Francisco
> to San Diego (or Yosemite).
>
> I'm thinking of putting Winston California I's on.
>
> Why?  Because I can get 2 for the price of 1 Goodyear!
>
> I'm currently using Goodyear Regatta 195/70R14's load rating B (I'm told
> I should be using load rating C).
>
> Any reason not to put the two Winston's on instead of the
> twice-the-price Goodyears?
>
I have recently done extensive research on Vanagon tires, but have never
come across the Winston brand.

There are VERY FEW tires suitable for the Vanagon, among the few I
found:

Yokohama Y356 LT195/75R14 "D"
Dunlop SP LT5 185R14 "C" or "D"
Michelin LTX M/S 195/75R14 "C"
Bridgestone Dueller A/T LT195/75R14 "C"
Michelin MXT 205/70R14 Reinforced

The main limitation seems to be that they MUST take at least 40psi
pressure (possibly more for a camper). Most so-called 'light-truck'
tires can only take 35psi.
You can get the Yokohamas for $58 by mailorder from Tirerack, but you
will have to pay shipping and installation.
When you are looking at cost, look also at the treadwear rating, some of
the cheap tires will not last anywhere near as long as the more
expensive ones. You get what you pay for.

- David