Three of them are below the load recommendation, and all are small.  What do folks think about running a 175/70/R14?  My Hankooks are 195R14, 185R14 is VW factory.

mcneely

---- Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote:
> Dave:
>
> Hakkapelitta R2 (non studded) & Hakkapelitta 7 & 8 (studded)
>
> 175/65R14 - 1170lb max load
> 185/65R14 - 1300lb max load
> 185/70R14 - 1390lb max load
>
>
> Hakkapelitta WR C3 (non studded) & Hakkapelitta C3 (studded)
>
> 175/70R14  - 1520lb (load range C)
>
>
>
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>
> > On 02-Dec-2015, at 16:44, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Van Cafe does not list this tire.  Nokian web site does not list it, either.  IS there a 14" snow tire for the Vanagon?  Having moved to Spokane, I really expected not to be driving the camper much in winter, but now that looks to have changed, at least for a while.  We've had a little snow so far, and no problem, but more (and deeper) will surely come.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Will Taygan <vegwerks@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> Nokian hakkapeliitta. Check van cafe. Don't skimp on snow tires.
> >>
> >> Will in Alaska.
> >>
> >> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:33 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> At the risk of getting into the tire weight ratings debate this is a great
> >>> tire-size for the price. Check with state laws for any state you plan to
> >>> drive through. Many now require "winter" tires to fitted to all four, not
> >>> just the drive axles. Run these at 42-44 psi.
> >>>
> >>> Dennis
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> >>> Richard Golen
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:08 AM
> >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >>> Subject: Snow Tire Recommendation
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I currently have Hankook 185 R/14s on my 87 Westy. The 185/14 snows I've
> >>> used for the past decade are well worn. Any recommendations as to a good
> >>> 14"
> >>> snow tire for my Westy?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks.
> >>>
> >>> Ric
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely

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David McNeely