I would choose either a 195 or a good 205/70 over a 185 for sure.

205/70 R 14 Reinforced is a stock factory tire fitment, btw. Usually on
factory 14 inch alloys.

On 8/10/2015 2:30 AM, T Collins wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> I recently found out that I need tires. I had made up my mind about what I
> was getting, but now I have a question as I have been ruminating all
> weekend about this.
>
> I had the General Altimax RT 205/70R/14 XL 98T on my 85 gl, 7 passenger
> tin-top. I actually liked them very much. Knowing that those particular
> tires are no longer around. I felt that I needed to buy something that
> would fit the 14" rims out right. I have no funds to upgrade wheels at this
> time.
>
> Bus Depot has the Hankook tires ra8 in both 185R and 195R. I wanted to buy
> the 185R.
> Now I'm wondering if the 195 are not a better option because they are wider
> than the 185R and if going to a 185 will be too drastic a change from the
> previous 205 footing.
>
> Given the option of properly rated tires what would you buy 185 vs 195? Is
> the wider tire that much wider or sure footed?
>
>
> Thank you,
> Tony
>
> PS. here is a monkey wrench into the machine. I found these another 205
> like the altimax
> <http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTiresBySize.do&fl=&pc=12415&counter=0&ar=70&rd=14&cs=205>
>