When I looked last fall, I could get, locally, the proper size/load
rating in tires from Hankook (RA08), Cooper, and some
never-heard-of-it brand made in China.  I don't recall which specific
Cooper.

I went with new Hankooks all around, because none of the tires on my
van when I got it were appropriate.  I've been happy with them.

For Michael's planned light off-road use he might consider LT tires,
they would have a more aggressive tread.

Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL

Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> Mike,
>
> I just put two new Hankook 185R14 on the front of my '90 Carat
> today. Not too many miles on them but they feel pretty damn good. My
> local Discount tire didn't carry them and had to order them in ( 5-
> Business days). If that's the case you might be better of checking
> Bus Depot - depending on the shipping cost they are much cheaper.
>
> As far as other options - I'm not sure what's out there.
>
> On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Guys/Gals, tried the archives, Wiki,etc and just need consensus on
>> tires for 91GL 7-pass. Got an aneurism ready to blow on the front
>> pass side. Has Michellin 205/70/14 and remember from the list that
>> Hankook may be the one.  See other recs on the archives and really
>> can't sift through it all. No snow driving, just sand(beach) and
>> mostly dry or wet South Tx hwy, Gets pretty hot. Offroad just to
>> fish as necesarry per my RX from DR to fish as much as possible:-)
>> Probably go thru Discount Tires as they are near and don't want to
>> blow out on th 90e way. Thanks, Michael.
>>
>> --
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>