Mark,

Thanks for the help.  Msinabottle on the Samba came through with a spare set
he had. I'm seeing him tomorrow.  :-)

Regards,

Dave O

On 8/30/08 4:15 PM, "mdrillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> One way to go would be buy new tires in 215/70/14. These are rated for
> the weight of a Westy, particularly one that is not loaded down. Just
> make sure they are 44 psi rated too. If you plan to keep them long make
> sure they have 2 ply sidewall as well. If you only want them for the
> trip home you might consider the low priced Asian unknowns.
>
> 205/70/14 is the stock size for alloys but these are mostly much weaker
> than the 215/70/14 of the same brand and model tire. The relative weight
> of the tires tells the tale too. The 215/70/14 is stronger and still
> allowable on 5.5 steel 14 rims if that is what you have. Look at this
> one and compare down the chart to the 205 version to see the difference
> in rating for a small bump up in size.
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Kumho&model=Solus+KR21&partnum=17T
> R4KR21&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=1
>
> 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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