Date:         Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:19:24 -0500
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: 16" tires
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Per Lindgren wrote:
>
> I have a small opinion about the need for HD LT 8-ply C-rating tires,
> instead of passenger car tires. The real trick is to find tires with
> the right load index. Those big luxury cars don't drive on truck
> tires, and they weigh more than a Vanagon. The BMW 750 uses 235/60 WR
> 16, the weight is 2070 kg. The MB S 600 runs on 235/60 ZR 16, weight:
> 2190 kg. The Rolls-Royces wear 235/65 VR 16 on the rims, they weigh
> from 2400 up to 2800 kg. The Chrysler T&C minis use 215/65 SR 15, they
> weigh around 1700 kg, and I'll bet that NONE of this cars use truck
> tires, go with passenger tires, as long as you get the right load
> index, which by the way is 97 for Vanagons.
>
There is little problem finding passenger tires with an adequate load
rating, the problem is finding passenger tires that can take more than
35psi. At least that is what I have found after extensive research.