These threads are always helpful to me.  In 2008 I upgraded to 15" rims and
unfortunately the tire I picked are taller than we would like (Michelin LTX
M/S in 215/75).

We want a highway tire (don't do much off-pavement stuff and what we do do
is pretty much better Forest Service roads).

I see the Goodyear Cargo G26 in a 195/70.  Or Michelin Agilis or Firestone
Transforce in 205/65.  All are load range C and can take 54 to 65 psi.

Thoughts?

On Sat, Jun 20, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> There are some tires still available for the 14" rims. There are still the
> skinny hard high capacity sizes such as the 185/80-14 hankooks and the
> like. In 87 VW began offering the 205/70-14XL tires as a handling and
> comfort upgrade. These are getting harder to find. There are still some
> General Altimax tires available but they are out of production.
> Tires-easy.com has some choices in this size and load rating and they are
> very reasonably priced.
>
> If willing to go for a wheel upgrade avoid 15's unless you want to
> increase diameter. Few choices with adequate capacity without going taller.
> Going to 16 or 17 gets choices with needed capacity and true modern
> performance options. Favorite size is 225/60-16. This is only 3/4-1" taller
> and the 225 width is a substantial improvement. Normal load index is 97 0r
> 98 and XL 102 is readily available. This is a very common size. For Syncros
> a 215/65-16 is a tad taller and can be made to fit in the spare
> compartment. There are a number of outstanding winter and all season with
> winter capability tires with the XL rating available. Going to a 17;s you
> can go 225/55-17 with the same advantages and even better handling although
> you will feel the bumps more. American Racing offers the AR95T wheels in
> both 16 and 17 direct fit for the Vanagon with a 2,200 lb. load rating.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Tyler Hardison
> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:49 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Tires.. Again
>
> My weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps.
> But tires seem impossible to find.
>
> Is there a last ditch hope to find the correct tires? Or should I remove
> her original feet to upgrade and just not worry about it.
>
> I know, personal preference.
>
> Those that have upgraded, was the upgrade that noticeable in the vans
> stability?
>

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