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Subject:Re: More tire ???'s
From:John Rodgers
Date:Tue, 6 May 2003 18:22:35 -0600

I have a brand new set of the XCA's on my 88 GL. They work great!!!!

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

DaBomb wrote:

>After checking the vanagon.com archives, my manual and door jamb, I know the
>'official' 2WD tires sizes are:
>
>    -185R14 (185/80R14)
>    -195/75R14
>    -205/70R14
>
>
>Here's my question: I'm looking at Michelin XCA 205-75R14's (8 ply, 65 psi,
>Load Range D).  I think these even may have been posted in the voluminous
>archives somewhere.
>
>Anyway, will these work?  I know the middle number is off, but I'm wondering
>if there's room to play with the numbers?
>
>Pardon me if this is a "Tires 101" question.
>
>
>
>Love and Rockets,
>DaBomb
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