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Subject:Re: Help, Need tires in Denver this weekend.
From:mdrillock
Date:Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:22:14 -0700

One more thing, LT 195/75/14 Load C in essentially the same size as
185R14 and many people have found them to give good service on Westys.
Make sure it is LT, or Light Truck. They are 50 psi and have stiffer 2
ply sidewalls like our rigs need.

Mark

David O'Bryan wrote:
> I'm here in Denver to drive home an '87 Westy that I bought (just flew in
> this morning).  The previous owner said it had good tires, but the sidewalls
> are cracking and I don't trust them for the ride home.
>
> I've tried ALL the tire stores in Denver and NO ONE has the right size and
> rating in stock. Since it is the weekend (and Labor day at that) I'll have
> to wait until Tuesday to get them and I really need to leave Monday am for
> home.  :-(
>
> SO........ anyone in the Denver area have a set of tires in 185 or 195R14C
> (used is OK) that I can get this weekend? I'd even go for a complete swap
> with someone (wheels and tires) with me contributing $ for them to get a set
> of new tires of their own.
>
> I know it is a long shot but I thought I'd give it a try.
>
> Please call me on my cell at 310-659-3283 if you can help.
>
> Dave O
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