I'm running the Nokian enTyre in that size, XL, 100T.  I picked up a
replacement today (ordered at WalMart) for $40.  I guess they are being
closed out since Nokian is now calling the enTyre "2.0."

My fresh one has a manufacturing date of "3316" so it is still fresh.

Got it mounted at a local shop and will put it on the van this afternoon.

Thanks for the advice regarding spares.  I'm going to go with a decent XL
or reinforced sidewall 14" in  or 185 or 195 and call it good.

On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 1:26 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> A 205/70-15 tire comes in at about 26.3 inches. A 195/75-14 is about 25.8
> inches diameter. 791 vs. 808 revolutions per mile. The open differential in
> the Vanagon won’t even notice one tire gaining 17 revolutions in a mile of
> travel. A new versus worn tire will give you that difference or maybe even
> tires of the same size from a different brand/model or even same tires with
> different inflation pressures. Point is many folks can give bad advice.
> Posted on the internet does not make it true.
>
> BTW a 195R14 will actually be a bit taller at 26.6 inch diameter.
>
> For the 205/70-14 is this an LT or reinforced tire? If not it a is a
> marginal choice for the Vanagon.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Mark Hersh
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 1:32 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Danger with 14" spare when remaining tires are 15"?
>
> We put 15" wheels on our 86 weekender (2.2L NW Connecting Rod WBX and
> stock auto tranny) almost four years ago but kept the 14" spare. At the
> time, I didn't think too much about the size difference (just made sure I
> had something that held air). OK, so we had a blowout on one of our 205/70
> 15 tires (the second set on those rims) and I had to mount the spare (195/75
> 14) and get home 100 miles. Upon closer examination, the spare isn't in
> very good shape although it got us home.
>
> I asked a regional FB group whether anyone had a decent XL or load range C
> 14" tire I could mount as a spare.
>
> Someone said I risk catastrophic transmission damage running a tire of a
> different height.
>
> Do folks here hold the same thought?
>
> Should I just go with a 15" spare and modify my clamshell holder if needed?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark
>
> --
> 86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"
>
> Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
> regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
> http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
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>

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86 Campmobile Six-Seater "Monty"

Black dogs are euthanized at a greater rate than other-colored dogs,
regardless of temperament.  Learn about Black Dog Syndrome at
http://www.blackpearldogs.com/  Learn about black dogs in a Vanagon at
http://www.pbase.com/mhersh/image/108220533