Date:         Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:08:03 -0500
Reply-To:     "John P. Stoneback" <jps@CS.MORAVIAN.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John P. Stoneback" <jps@CS.MORAVIAN.EDU>
Subject:      Tires for 6Jx15 - Again!
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I am sure this subject has appeared frequently but a quick look at the archives
didn't turn up answers I wish.

I would like to know exactly what tires, Manufacturer-model-size, people are
using on 6 x 15 inch rims. Let me point out that I am interested in tires with
a load rating at least as good as the 185x14 original Michelins which is just
in excess of 1700 pounds per tire and which keep the overall diameter between
25 and 26 inches, close to the original.

I have looked at all the Yokohama's and can find nothing. I do not know about
the often reported Y370. Does anyone know if this is available in 15 inch?

The Michelin Agilis in 205/65R15C is a good possibility. This is the tire
VW fits on the Eurovan (I believe) and has a load rating of 1874 pounds.
I am particularly interested in hearing from people who have fitted this tire
to Vanagons. I would like to know how they feel it handles- performance and
wear experience.

If you would respond directly to me, I will post a summary of responses I
receive to the list. I think the more data you can provide the more helpful
the summary will be. For example, including the diameter and load rating of
your tires will help people decide whether they are interested in that
particular tire or not. If you wish to include data on the wheel, width of
spacers, and whether you have any clearance problems, I will include that in
my summary as well. Thanks in advance.



   John
   89 Westy
                                                John P. Stoneback
                                                Computer Science Department
                                                Moravian College
                                                Bethlehem, PA  USA  18018

                                                610-861-1341 (fax 610-861-1595)
                                                jps@cs.moravian.edu