On Sep 4, 2008, at 8:42 AM, mdrillock wrote:

> The point is that in that one size only, that model tire is rated XL,
> for Extra Load, reflected also in the load index 98.
>
> 185R14C was standard for narrow steel wheels but many 86+ came with
> wider alloy wheels.
>
> 205/70/14  was standard for many years of alloy wheels with load index
> 97 needed for tires of that size. Load Index 98 is better than 97.
> Just
> 10 years ago there were various choices of tire in this size and load
> index but not anymore.

Hmmmm, am I gonna have a problema w/ the Haakka 185's on my alloys?

Pax,

Mr. BZ

>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Jim Cochran wrote:
>> OK, I went online to get a quote on these tires here's the email I
>> got
>> back.
>> The tire dealer doesn't think these are a good choice for a Vanagon.
>>
>> Hello Jim
>> Thank you for visiting Jack Furrier's Western Tire web site.
>> As a brief reminder, all of our quotes include the essentials such as
>> mounting,
>> balancing, taxes and state disposal fees. No hidden extras.
>> Also included--FREE tire rotations and flat repairs!
>> Your complete price for 4-205/70R14 Altimax RT tires is $290.09
>> I checked with the 1986 tire guide and your vehicle should be equiped
>> with a 185r14 reinforced tire for added carrying capacity. A regular
>> car tire
>> is never recommended for your vehicle. For 4-185R14 Hankook
>> reinforced
>> tires your complete price will be $427.38.
>> These tires are available and can be ordered with your phone call.
>>
>> Please call Greg @748-1700 ext 125 with your order or any questions
>> you may have.
>>
>> Thanks again, Greg
>>
>> On Sep 4, 2008, at 1:29 AM, John Rodgers wrote:
>>
>>> Max Load Rating = 1653 lbs
>>>
>>> Max tire pres: 51 psi
>>>
>>> Click the specs link at the top of page
>>>
>>> John Rodgers
>>> 88 GL Driver
>>>
>>> Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>>>> I didn't see it anywhere on the page for the tire.......
>>>> what is the max load rating of this tire,
>>>> and the max tire pressure allowed ?
>>>>
>>>> thnx,
>>>> scott
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
>>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:02 PM
>>>> Subject: Tir choce for vanagon with 14 inch wheels
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> For those that want the 205/70-14 for which many of our Vanagons
>>>>> came
>>>>> with, here is a good choice that meets all the OEM specs.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?
>>>>> tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> +
>>>>> RT
>>>>> &vehicleSearch=false&partnum=07TR4AMAXRTXL&fromCompare1=yes&place=
>>>>> 1
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>