I spent a bit of time on the tirerack site this summer and
thought i was pretty clever to find what "appeared" to be
suitable 205/14's for my westy.

The minute i inquired about load ratings

The very knowledgeable tirerack rep  - chimed in

"you've got one of those vanagons don't cha???"

Apparently I managed to find a "typo" on the site and

i was actaully looking at a trailer tire. :O(

The 185 Yokohamas SuperVan tires I bought from them have been
fine - maybe a llittle more jumpy on the highway. Their direct shipment to
my garage  and appointment scheudling was very nice too.

Tom

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        From:   Vanagon Mailing List on behalf of James V
        Reply To:       James V
        Sent:   Friday, February 20, 2004 4:53 PM
        To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
        Subject:        Re: Where to get 205/70-14 Tires

        On 2/20/04 13:26, "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@TSSGI.COM> wrote:

        > out they can't get them anymore.  The 185/75-14 tires are not a
problem, but
        > the 205 seem to be unobtanium.

        I believe the Michelin MXT's were the last tire to be offered in
that
        size/load rating.  They were discontinued about 2 years ago.  Where
ya been?
        ;)

        I think most go w/ 185's or 195/75's as alternatives.  Or plus size
wheels.

        James
        90 Carat