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Subject:Tires for '88 Westy
From:Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Date:Fri, 8 Mar 1996 14:07:09 PDT

Hi all,

Another question which is probably in the archives... but..

My new '88 has two new Conti's on the rear, but some shiny new 
Autopar cr*p on the front, which makes cornering, ummm interesting. 
So far, I've found the following choices for tires:

Conti 185/14 Reinf.  $145 at VW dealer
Michelin LTX 195/14 $118 
Yokohama LT 195/14 $118 (unsure of model, but LT rating)
Cheapo Korean 195/14 LT $85... 

Questions:
Is is possible to get a 195 or 205/70R14 profile and still get the 
proper load rating?
Of those mentioned, which have shown good results?
Any others which are not mentioned which should be?

Thanks.
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