The tires mentioned has a load index of 95, while the 87-up Vanagons needed 97. It is a bit low, but it shouldn't be a problem. At least don't sue me if there is problems down the road. PerL 87 Syncro 112i "Jose R. Moscoso" wrote: > Douglas: > Fellows and Fellaws: > > In a past tire size comparison chart you mailed, there is no reference to > the actual tire I'm using in my '84 Westfalia: 205-75-14 (Michelin > Weatherwise 95S Radial M+S, rated 1532#) > What this a typo or doesn't this tire a regular size. > > Can you help me determine if the GWR (1532#) is adequate for the stated > 2425# front and 2866# rear axle weight of the Westfalia. I'm calculating > that 1532# times two equals 3062# weight rate. I know this is a passenger > car tire and it doesn't conforms to sidewall ply requirements but... they > ride beautifully. > > Jose Rafael Moscoso, T.R., M.P.H. > Program Director > Programa de Tecnologia Radiologica > Universidad Central del Caribe (www.uccaribe.edu) > Call Box 60-327; Bayamon PR 00960-6032 > Tel: (787)798-3006; Fax: (787) 785-3425 |
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