Fellow Wetwestians and Vanagonians or is it Wetwestites and Vanagonites? I'm getting ready to purchase new tires for my 86 Westy GL. The last set I bought were Bridgestone light truck 8PR 185x14s. I've been less than impressed by their traction and tread life, but I did get 35K + miles out of them qne no flats so far. I'm looking at our local NW TireWunderkind Les Schwab's Z800 Ultras. I know they are not 6/8 ply rated, but they do say on the side wall that they can be inflated to 44 psi. The local shop tells me I can go up to a 215x70. I like the idea of all that extra rubber on the road to cope with rain and snow and mud and wind. Any thoughts on this particular tire and going to that size? Should I stick with 205/70 or even 195x75 instead? Other tire suggestions? TIA Larry Burt, lwburt@spiritone.com |
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