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Subject:Re: Tires (for snow) & leak is OK now!
From:SyncroHead
Date:Fri, 12 Dec 1997 21:45:24 EST

In a message dated 97-12-12 00:09:07 EST, Kevin...turinsky@juno.com writes:

<< Do ya think they'll fit OK? Are all 27x8.5x14's the same size?  >>

No they're not all the same size.  These tire sizes are "nominal" sizes.  The
only fixed dimension is the rim diameter size where they need to match the 14"
rim.
That said, it is highly likely that any 27x8.5x14 tire will fit.  I use the
BFG Radial All-Terrain T/A for several reasons including the extra sidewall
ply compared to almost all other tires.
JUST DON'T MIX TIRES FROM DIFFERENT MAKERS ON THE SYNCRO, they may not be
close enough to avoid trouble with the viscous coupling.

Regards,
Jim Davis