Joel, My suggestion is to take those tires back and get your money. Put the money towards some tires that have the appropriate weight rating for your syncro. It is never wise to skimp on tires or brakes... you're gambling with your life (and your family if you have one). Is it worth a savings of $200? Or any amount of savings? Also... you should be buying 5 tires; not 4. The syncro must have matched tires (size, model, tread pattern, and wear) or you will blow your viscous coupling. P.S. if you read the fine print I think you will find that the guarantee will not cover the tire if it is over loaded. Good Luck Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Joel David Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:02 AM Subject: Re: tires
>These tires came with a 500 mile money back guarantee!!! So give me some >suggestions quick!!!! > >Joel >'87 Syncro >-----Original Message----- >From: David..M <dmc@cyburban.com> >To: Joel David Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU> >Date: Mittwoch, 14. April 1999 08:25 >Subject: Re: tires > > >>Joel David Shortlidge wrote: >>> >>> I just got some 205/70R14 Goodyear Spectra passenger tires for my >>> Syncro Weekender. I got them for $191 for a set of four at K-mart. >>> They were having a buy three get fourth free deal! They are treadwear >>> at 400 and guaranteed up to 50,000 miles! But the sales man said not >>> on a light truck, #$%#. >>> Has anyone put these or any thing like it on there Syncro? My >>> only concern is that they are only rated for 2888 lbs. per pair on a >>> axle, my Syncro weights 3045 at the rear axle. But, I would have to >>> spend $100 to get tires that could Carry that and there were >>> 195/75R14's >>> >>> >>Since you've already bought them its too late, but there are better >>tires available, and you would not have to spend $100 each. >>What is the max inflation pressure? I hope its not 35psi. > |
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