185/R14 are OEM and what I run on my 84 Westy... this is the same as a
185/80-14

If you use the Miata tire size chart, you will see the effects of changing
tire size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

If you were to go with the 195/75/14 you would hardly see any difference.
The Circumference is actually 80.2 in vs. 80.6 in on the 185/R14.
The Diameter is 25.5 in vs. 25.7 in on the 185/R14

Speedometer reading with non-stock tire is 0.5% too fast...
So... when your speedo reads 60 mph, you are actually traveling 59.7 mph.

I would suggest that you stick with the 185/R14

The 205/70/14's have a circumference of 79.5 inch, and the side wall is .2
inch smaller than the 185's
Your speedo with the 205's will read 1.4% too fast.

If you go with 205/75/14's the circumference is 82.0 in, and the sidewall is
taller at 6.1 inch (which can result is a little more play).

I don't see any advantage with going with a different tire, it is very
important to have the reinforced "C" or "D" rating, for the stiffer side
wall, which is critical for cross wind handling.

Jack R.
84 Westy - Running the Yokohama Y356 "D"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
dj
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 3:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: need tires for 90 westy

Is this the one you mean?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Yokohama&model=Y356

Should I use the 195 on the alloy rims? They have 205's now but don't see
205's offered

CalTel Systems
Dj Martin
Phone: 760-712-2178
Fax: 305-418-7425
email: djct2@yahoo.com
web: www.calteltelecom.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Wilford [mailto:kenwilfy@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:51 AM
To: dj; Vanagon List
Subject: Re: need tires for 90 westy

The perfect tire for this predicament is the Yokohama 356 Super van that
you can get from the www.tirerack.com for low money.  They are a load
range C tire and I really like them ( I run them on my vans).  Tirerack
always has them in stock so they are quick and easy to get.  Just line
up a local shop that is willing to install them.  You should be able to
find this tire listed under Vanagon on their site.

Hope this helps,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

dj wrote:
> I have a 90 weekender and need new tires quickly, mine are bald with cord
> showing. I am in n. San Diego county. So no problem with snow or ice, but
> thinking all season would be best.  Also I am trying to sell the van. It
has
> the alloy wheels.  I read a lot but still am confused as to what to
choose.
> I really don't want to spend a lot of money on tires either.  Thanks, DJ
>
>

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