Dennis,

I neglected to mention that both the Nokian CS in the 205/65-15 and the
185R14 have a load index 100 and the 195/70-15 has a load index 102.

One reason I was considering the 195/70-15 is that it has a slightly (.2
inch) greater diameter than the 185R14 but with more tread on the ground.

I know you like the 16" rims but I don't want to go that wide so have to
choose between the 14" and 15".

Thanks for the thoughts,

Harold

On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The standard 205/65-15 tire is only a load index 94 tire. It really is not
> adequate for a Vanagon. You need a reinforced, extra load or load range
> tire to be adequate. It also is the same diameter as stock so there in any
> real advantage there. Actually is it a little shorter than a 185/R14.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Scott Daniel - Shazam
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 2:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Question on Size
>
> The 205/65 R 15 is a sweet size.
> I have 5 near new Michelin Agilles in that size I am just looking for 15
> inch wheels for.
> But I'd go with that size before I'd do a 195 R 15.
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jake de Villiers
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 11:06 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Question on Size
>
> Harold, I put 205/65HR15 tires on my 15" wheels.
>
> They are working very well but in hindsight I would have gone with
> something
> a bit taller and trade some 'acceleration'  (ha) for a more relaxed
> highway
> cruise.
>
> On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 6:48 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I am about to replace my Michelin Agilis on 14" rims with Nokian CS
> tires.
> > I may stay with the 14" rims and purchase the 185R14 with a diameter of
> > 25.6"
> > and section width of 7.4", but am considering going to the 15" South
> > African
> > Alloys.
> >
> > IF I purchase the Alloys, my question is which size tire to put on the
> 15"
> > rim?
> >
> > It appears that many people use the 205 65 R 15 with a diameter of
> 25.5and
> > section width of 8.2
> > I also have the choice of a 195 70 R 15 with a diameter of 25.8 and
> > section
> > width of 7.9.
> >
> > I have searched the archives of "The List" and also of Samba and I have
> > not
> > seen anyone using the 195 70 R 15.  Am just wondering why not and if
> that
> > is
> > a good or bad option.  My guess is that people who go to a bigger rim
> also
> > want more tread on the road so they go with the 205 65 which provides
> > that.
> > But, that is my guess and I want your thoughts.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Harold
> >
> > --
> > Harold & Faye Teer
> > 1991 Westy
> > Harrisonburg, VA
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
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