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Subject:Re: Pirelli Scorpions (was SA Wheels/tire size)
From:Gary Stearns
Date:Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:51:48 -0500

How do you like the Pirelli Scorpions?  I had some really bad luck with a
set of square Pirelli's on a Jetta GLi.   I swore  off Pirelli's from then
on. The Scorpions however do look a tire with possibilities.  Are yours
round?

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ty Graham" <tyg@OZ.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: SA Wheels/tire size

> 205/75/15 works fine with my Pirelli Scorpion A/S.  YMMV since sizes are
> nominal.  Plenty of room though.
>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Mark Drillock
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 11:59 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: SA Wheels/tire size
>
>
> These should fit fine as 215/75/15 LTXs work on my 82. Is there really
> such size as 205/75/15 for this model? If so, is it a load C and what is
> the load rating?
>
> Mark
>
> Drew Bedford wrote:
> >
> > I've got the South African alloy wheels and I'm anticipating putting
> > Michellin LTX 205/75/R15 on my Westy. Anyone else experienced any
> > clearance issues at this size? Is there a better size and/or tire in
> > your experience?
> > TIA,
> > Drew Bedford
> > 83.5 Westy
> > Park City, UT
>

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