

| Subject: | Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon? |
| From: | Larry Alofs |
| Date: | Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:37:00 -0600 |
George Jannini wrote:
>
> RE, Load Index
>
> << Thought 93 was deemed OK. Not so? >>
>
> IMO, that is the bare minimum using only light truck tires, and I'd be
> reluctant to go with it even if you never exceed the bus' rated load
> capacity stated on the driver side doorjamb. If you go with a 27x8.50
> LT, you get 1521 lbs capacity and a 95 LI, giving you some margin. I got
> a set of no-names manufactured by Kelly-Springfield from a local corner
> tire store for $58 apiece that I'm very happy with.
>
> George/ATL
> '89 Westy, Wernher
>
For a non-camper I am quite happy with these Firestones; about $50
to $60 around Chicago. Noticeably more stable than the car tires
that were on my 91.
Firestone F-570
205/70R14 95T M+S 1521 lb 44 psi
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