On 30 Jun 98 at 13:45, Linda Bartnik wrote:

> >
> > > I have a set of the famous recommended Yokohama 370 in a 195/75/14
> > >on hold.  My question is wouldn't the 205/70 look better and handle better?
> >
> > What's the commericial? Wider is better? The 195's look narrow on my Syncro,
> > but otherwise seem to be pretty decent. I like wider tires myself, and will
> > probably move the 205's on the next set (the 195's were the tires that were on
> > my Gold Brick when I bought it a few weeks ago.)
>
Are you sure the 205/70s are the LT version? They also make a Yoko 370 car
tire, which you definitely don't want. The catalog from 2 years ago when I got
mine only showed 195/75R14, in both load range C and D. (I have D).

I am very happy with mine. Traction is good, and they handle rough roads with
sharp rocks better than the Contis, or the Sears LT I have on the rear right
now. I run them at ~50 psi highway, or around 36-40 psi for rough road to
soften the ride a bit.

ps: The 195/75 Yokos are noticeabley wider than the 195/75 Sears LT tires.

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