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Re: [WetWesties] Beautiful white 1990 westy camper in Bellevue...Tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:57:32 -0400
Yes that tire is rated for 1521 pounds. Note that it only reaches that capacity at the max inflation of 50 psi. The limiting...
Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
Historical mailing list - Chad Knutson
Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:45:30 -0600
...Here's the link: >> >>http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Continental&model=Contact+CR21 >> >>Might have mentioned this, but my previous tires...
Re: Tire sale at Sears!!
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 21:37:24 -0500
> Brian, > Not that I want to add to the already lengthly topic of tires, BUT I > recently bought 2 of the 225x70x14 sale tires...
And speaking of tires...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 13:01:53 -0700
...I emailed the area Sales Rep for California about the local availability of Kumho 852 Commercial A/S tires in the San Francisco area...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:49:06 -0500
...after rebate, seems like a >> great deal. >> >> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=De >> fender >> &partnum=07TR4DEF >> >> Load rating should...
Re: tire ratings explained
Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 22:27:52 EST
...Normally "C" rated LT tires are adequate for the Vanagon, and "D" ratings are rare for tires small enough to fit. Passenger car tires...
Re: 6-ply tires???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Oct 1994 16:32:16 -0500 (CDT)
Gerry asked: >I have a problem now, however, >because the tires I just bought have a max of 50 lbs, and the recommended >is...
Re: Tire trivia
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Sun, 29 Mar 1998 22:04:32 EST
...Also worth noting that when Sears mounted my new tires, they filled each tire with only 34-36 PSI air. I bumped-up the...
EV tire replacement
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:26:25 -0000
...Are there any Ontario EuroVaneers or Vanagoners who can suggest a retailer who provides appropriate, affordable tires for the EV? So far Canadian Tire...
Re: Have several 84 buses, on seems to sway more in wind. MUST BE SOLVED.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:38:48 -0600
Pretty sure the problem is the tires. They flex too much when pulled by hand. Other bus tires are stiffer. I did tighten one...
Re: 83 diesel tires...Yes or No.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:18:11 -0500
In a message dated 96-03-31 17:05:33 EST, you write: >Help me buy 4 tires that I can run out and...
Factory Original Michelin MXLs For Sale
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:55:14 -0400
...My Estimate Of Value Tire #1: New, Tread Depth 0.8mm 100% Tire #2: New, Tread Depth 0.7mm 90% Tire #3: 1/2...
Re: Vanco Winter Opinions?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:32:31 -0700
...I have seen tire reviews there in the past, but didn't think to look up the Vanco Winter! Neil. On Sat, Nov 1...
Re: last tire question (from me)(14x6 VW alu wheel)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:24:52 -0700
I have had to warranty two tires that were not road hazard damage. 1. A Bridgestone tire that threw the tread off at highway...
Re: costco 15" tires
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:20:56 -0800
> has anyone successfully bought 15" tires (215x75R15 bfg at's in my case) > from costco? they say they will only sell me stock size...
Hankook RA08 tires
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:46:32 -0800
I went into my local Discount Tire a few weeks ago and asked for the price of Yokohama 356 tires. The guy quoted me...
Re: Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:59:34 -0800
...These tires are available still from Costco for $60.00 installation included. You can spend a lot more on tires, but why? I can...
Re: OK now on to the tires wheels ASAP ANY folks with 14 inch tiresthey are really happy with ???????
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:03:05 -0800
...They have the mountain snowflake symbol for traction tires approved for mountain travel, and are a van dedicated tire. Year round, not winter only...
Re: Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:15:19 -0400
COuld anyone recommend a aggresive off road, or winter / snow tire for the 14" Syncro. Eric On Fri, 26 Sep 1997, Dennis Haynes wrote...
Re: Tire Vs Front End problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:21:35 -0500
...Rotate your tires and see if that tire still gets worst.... My bet... it's the tire... tires come apart inside (very common)... they...
Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:57:04 -0400
...I really really like my Michelin Agilis 51 tires. The Pirelli is a SUMMER ONLY tire it is NOT all season. Thanks, Chris ---- Original...
Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:02:56 EDT
> - not all tires > that have 2 ply sidewalls meet VW specs. vw specs, vw schmecks. :<) (notice my smiley face) :<) these arent heavy dump trucks...
Re: Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:25:43 -0400
...I see there are a couple of options for the 215 & 225 tire sizes on Tirerack.com. I assume these tire sizes should fit...
Re: Safety opinion tires
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:12:52 -0700
Just curious as to why you would want to mix tires on the van? There are a number of snow tires in the 185x14...
Re: Agilis Tires
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 4 May 2001 14:22:38 -0400
>Anyone know where to get the Michellin Agilis 61. >Steve got mine at a local tire dealer who ordered them from Michelin. I inquired...
Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
Historical mailing list - David M
Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:30:09 -0400
Remember that the rubber compounds in tires deteriorates with age even if the tire is never used. So your 'brand new MXL' tires are...
Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
Historical mailing list - James
Thu, 3 Dec 2015 13:00:03 -0500
Sailun makes a snow tire in the 185R14C size, the WST1, found here: http://www.sailuntires.ca/PLT/WST1.html Scroll down to the...
Re: Tires
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 09:11:12 -0600
On the question of how bigger rims, or tires affect performance......only a change in the rotating mass will have any effect on the...
A DIFFERENT kinda tire thread....
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:51:56 -0800
Volks- After having tires installed that TireWorks said had an adequate load rating (but DIDN'T), they've done a little more homework and...
Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:00:31 -0800
...Michelin Tire Experiences > > Nitrogen in tires pushes out the oxygen and the ozone and thereby aids > in preventing rot. > > Low pressure exposes the tire...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 03:32:09 -0500
If I were getting winter tires I'd go for the Hakkapeliita C2 or CQ tires. I especially like that they are available in...
Re: Tire Damage Question
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:51:53 -0500
...I hate to give up this brand new >> tire. I pulled the tire - but not the nail. The tire never has gone >> flat, even...
Re: Tire Damage Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:46:16 -0500
I talked to the dealer from whom I bought the tires - and was told that I should bring the tire in, let them have...
Re: Align and rotate
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:06:37 -0700
Also, It is important that you understand what you are looking for in load range or maximum weight rating before going shopping for tires...
Re: cheap tires (Nankang N810)
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:04:39 -0400
Has anyone found the treadwear/traction/temperature ratings on this tire that recently has been discussed here? (Ex. 320 AB)? I called Tires Easy...
Re: Tire Rotation
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:27:51 -0600
http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/tire-rotation/index.html I use the format for the 6 tire rotation because I have directional Hakka...
Re: Nokian WRC tires no more?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:27:09 -0400
Try this tire from Tires easy.com. http://www.tires-easy.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Sumitomo-HTR-A_S-P02-205...
Re: maximum tire load question
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:30:40 -1000
...In >> reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values >> given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
Align and rotate
Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:59:38 -0400
Got a few questions on tire rotation and alignment. I'm in the process of getting new tires and I'm trying to decide...
Re: Best Tire Pressures for Nokian C2s?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:02:30 -0600
...Over inflated, it wears in the middle of the tire and leaves the > > tires > > > unworn along the edges........... > > > > With these facts in mind, take...
Re: [Syncro] Tires-
Historical mailing list - coyote
Sun, 14 May 2000 22:10:13 -0700
At 8:47 PM -0700 5/14/00, Steve Schwenk wrote: >With the help of others, more tires have been added. >This might be...
Re: Load Range D Tires: Canadian Tire Vancouver
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 04:13:23 -0500
...D different speed ratings, but > load index is 100+ on each type: > > http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/light-truck-tires/product/2081661P/continental...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:38:29 -0600
...Wheels/tires for travel > >Avoiding the whole tire issue, Gowesty makes a great point about wheel >size in their write-ups. I have had...
Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:37:44 +0000
I think that is why it is always described on the recommended tire pressure in every manual and booklet as "Cold" tire inflation pressure...
Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:14:23 -0700
...safety requirements call for the tire to have a 6% safety margin above this if it is an LT rated tire. If it is...
Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:49:08 -0400
Don, This tire is not only a passenger car tire, it is a winter use tire. I believe it is rated for 44 psi...
Re: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Sun, 27 Apr 97 12:44:33
Again, the issue is not the OD of the tire. Inflation pressure determines the tire's spring rate. And that, in combination with the...
Re: reinforced tire
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:41:17 -0700
...There is no such thing as an "all purpose" tire. Tires are rated as to load capacity, max speed, and max pressure, among other...
Re: tire rolling resistance
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:21:27 -0700
I've never heard of any rating system, or specs that say what a given tire's rolling resistance is. I do find that...
Re: Adventure at Bob's Tire Corral/Tire Rack Approved Insallers
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:57:18 -0500
Well, they wither flunked out of NASCAR Pit Crew School, or have another "sideline" business when not working at the tire shop..... I'm...
Re: Best Tires for 85 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 May 1996 22:13:07 -0400
...I >replaced some aging pasenger tires with UniRoyal LT light truck tires (6ply), >but of course they ride like a truck. >Best, For best...
Re: 16" tires
Historical mailing list - David-M
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:19:24 -0500
Per Lindgren wrote: > > I have a small opinion about the need for HD LT 8-ply C-rating tires, > instead of passenger car tires...
tires (was Re: anti-sway bar)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:34:10 -0700
At 11:02 PM 8/24/98 -0400, Bob O'Shaughnessy wrote: > Yoko 370/365's are the tire of choice for the list...
Re: Changing rotation direction of tires?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 00:58:39 -0800
David-M wrote: > What is the current authority on rotating tires from side to side? > I have reasons for wanting to do this. > Some...
Re: Tire Side wall info request
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:49:51 -0600
...The tires are > Vredestein, and are "all weather" with the mountain snowflake symbol on the > sidewall, so I run them year round in NE...
Re: Craigslist post
Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
Mon, 1 Jun 2015 22:17:46 -0500
Hi James, I think almost all "grip" tires have the stud holes in them these days. I live in Southwest Louisiana, and the tire...
Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:36:09 -0700
however, width-wise ........a 205/65 R 156 C won't fit in earlier vanagon spare tire clamshell. One would in your van though...
Re: RPM?MPH
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:15:47 -0500
The stiffness of the side wall contribute to more than just load, with under rated tires, cross winds can greatly affect the handling of...
Re: Tire Question (not the dreaded tire thread at all)
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:40:13 -0500
Hi Jeff, We'd have to know the ratio on the first tire (someone probably knows that tire by memory though, it's a...
Re: Tire vendors
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:15:35 -0800
I also use passenger tires on my Vanagon. The first set I bought lasted 10 years, I just replaced the rears as they showed...