O.K.  I checked the tires I had to get since they are impossible to find
in So. Cal.  Hope I don't live to regret it, but the are Sumitomo's.
As I said before, these are six-ply's.  I had to get something because
my Continentals were showing through and it was a day before my week long
surfing road trip began (BTW- the Sumitomos made it 800 miles that week).
Knock on wood.

-Scott.
'81 'falia
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> Date: Mon, 29 Aug 94 01:15:11 CDT
> Reply-To: vanagon@LENTI.MED.UMN.EDU
> Sender: vanagon@LENTI.MED.UMN.EDU
> From: wanek@WHSCDP.WHS.EDU
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@LENTI.MED.UMN.EDU>
> Subject: RE: Dunlops (was Silver Secret)
>
> Regarding the Dunlop tires I bought when I couldn't find replacement
> Michelins:
>
> The sidewalls show:
>
> Dunlop SP LT5 Tubeless
> 185R14  6 P.R. LT Load Range C
> Steel Belted Radial
> 4 Plies Tread - 2 Polyester + 2 Steel
> 2 Plies Sidewall - 2 Polyester
>
> Capacity 1600 Lbs. @ 50 PSI cold
>
> Sorry about my previous smart-ass comment on the British.  Turns out
> THESE Dunlops say "Made In Japan".
>
> The tires were actually IN STOCK at a local independent (but large) tire
> store.  I think I paid about $80 each, including tax, mounting, stems,
> dynamic off-car balancing, and old tire disposal fee.
>
> Like I said, so far I am happy - they seem to be better than the OEM
> Michelins.  The Michelins squealed a lot during sharp but low-speed turns
> when inflated to the door-sticker pressures - the Dunlops don't.  The
> Dunlops are also quieter on wet pavement, yet I haven't noticed any
> hydroplaning or other traction problems.
>
> I don't see the phrase "reinforced" on the sidewalls.  I can't remember if
> the original (1982) Michelin's said "reinforced" either.  I DO know they
> said Load Range C.