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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

Larry A.