

| Subject: | Re: Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Mastercraft Courser LTR LT195/75R14 |
| From: | David McNeely |
| Date: | Wed, 25 May 2016 13:14:24 -0700 |
Hmmm...... . when I looked again, the size came up as 195/75R14 C . Maybe I just imagined the 70R14C. But it would still be a bit low, would it not? On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 1:08 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > 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? >> >> -- >> Mike Stewart >> >> >> On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Stephen Edwards >> <chibicyclist@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > >> http://www.tires-easy.com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763 >> < >> http://www.tires-easy.com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763 >> > >> > >
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