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Subject:Re: fact. alloys 195 or 205 tires?
From:Karl M.
Date:Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:27:03 -0400

195/75R-14 or 205/70R-14 are the recommended sizes, but you can safely go
'taller' as long as the tires are reinforced rated, or 6/8 ply rated. You
shouldn't go much wider on the tire width on a stock rim.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

----- Original Message -----

> I'll most likely be upgrading to the 14" factory alloys. Do they accept
195
> X14 or 205X14 tires. And, this may sound dumb, but if they accept both
which
> is desireable? Is more rubber always better?