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Subject:Re: Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Mastercraft Courser LTR LT195/75R14
From:David McNeely
Date:Wed, 25 May 2016 13:08:34 -0700

There is some sort of glitch or error in the tire description regarding
specifications.  The load index is shown as 93, very low for a Vanagon.
The tire size is listed as 195/70R14 C, and it is described as a light
truck tire.  There is also a statement that it is "6-ply rated," something
that the "C" designation corresponds to.

Like I said, inconsistencies in the load capacity information.  The 93 is
inadequate, but the C rating indicates it is adequate.

BTW, the 70 profile in this tire size is low.  The tire will be too small.
195R14 is ok, as is 185R14.  If you want the 70 profile specifically, it
should be on a 205/70R14 tire, as designated on the door placard.  195R14
profile is about 83.

But, what do I know?  Experts on here certainly know more.

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Mike Stewart <mikestew@gmail.com> wrote:

> Isn't a load index of 93 considered to be a bit low for Vanagons?
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> Mike Stewart
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> On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Stephen Edwards
> <chibicyclist@gmail.com> wrote:
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> http://www.tires-easy.com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763
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> http://www.tires-easy.com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763
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