I just bought a set of these Nokians, except I stayed stock with the 185s.  They are AWESOME!  The tread extends all the way to the sidewall, so even though mine are 185s, they look much bigger.  I think the 205s will look huge.  I wanted my speedo to remain accurate, so I stayed with the 185s.

Good luck!  Can't go wrong with them!

Also, I got mine at Big O tires.  Discount tires can also get them, and for a few bucks cheaper.

Z

Don in North Carolina <Don_Dixon@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
Ric,

Take a look here:

http://www.nokiantires.com

There have been good reviews on the list in the past on these tires, and
they are available in a 205/70-14.

Don in Reidsville, NC
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (with 27/8.50-14 tires)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Golen"
To:
Sent: Sat 20 November 2004 17:51
Subject: What's the definitive word on tires??

> Hi All,
>
> Ok, I know this is an on-going thread...I've looked up the archives and at
> the tire list on vanagon.com..but can't come up with answers. The tire
> list
> on vanagon.com is woefully out of date, and it seems much of the
> discussion
> over the past few months centers around 185x14 tires..
>
> Here's my dilema...need to put a set of tires on my 87 Westy (heading to
> the Keys right after Christmas). Currently I have Michelin MXTs 205-70/14s
> w/43k miles and a decent amount of tread is left....however the sidewalls
> are cracked.
>
> MXTs are no longer available, and it seems nor are any sort of 205/70 14s
> w/reinforced sidewalls.
>
> I really don't think I want to do 185x14s as they seem to be a
> smaller/narrower tire...I want a reinforced tire that also handles well on
> a Westy...the MXTs fit the bill perfectly, but alas, they are no longer
> available..
>
>
> What is the definitive word on tires, fellow listees???
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Ric

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