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Subject:Re: Vanagon Tires
From:Bob Stevens
Date:Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:58:12 -0600

"I only need the short version, of which ones (Brand, model, and I'm
assuming
> > 185/75/15"

Don't the Yoko's only come in 14"?

Yokohama Super Van Y-356 Tires for 1964-1989 Volkswagen Buses
Manufacturer Tire Description Size Load Range Maximum Load Maximum Inflation
Load Index Treadwear Index Traction Index Notes
Yokohama Tires Super Van Y-356 185R14 C 1600 50      6 ply rated
Yokohama Tires Super Van Y-356 195/75R14 D 1710 65       6 ply rated

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Tires

> Yokohama 356 "Super Vans".  They are D load rated and $80 something per
> tire.  I like them very much (oh no, we just had this discussion last
> month, aaaaah!)
>
> Ken Wilford
> www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
>
>
> > I admit that I am guilty of ignoring the numerous tire discussions, but
> > have
> > now gotten corralled into helping my sister-in-law get some new tires
> > for
> > her Vanagon. It's a stock Vanagon, nothing fancy, but we want safe tires
> > that are decent in snow. No need to spend $120/tire, but also willing to
> > pay
> > what it takes get decent shoes.
> >
> > I only need the short version, of which ones (Brand, model, and I'm
> > assuming
> > 185/75/15, are available at Costco or Sam's Club (where she shops), that
> > have the correct load ratings to be safe.
> >
> > thank you list
> >
> > John
>