This is great! It appears that General Tire is owned by Continental AG
of Germany,
and that the chances of my finding a Conti dealer in Mexico are pretty
good.
But I don't think they'll sell for $49 like they do at TireRack.com
Jim

On Sep 4, 2008, at 9:25 AM, Tom Buese wrote:

> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>