

| Subject: | Re: 16" tires |
| From: | David-M |
| Date: | Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:19:24 -0500 |
Per Lindgren wrote: > > I have a small opinion about the need for HD LT 8-ply C-rating tires, > instead of passenger car tires. The real trick is to find tires with > the right load index. Those big luxury cars don't drive on truck > tires, and they weigh more than a Vanagon. The BMW 750 uses 235/60 WR > 16, the weight is 2070 kg. The MB S 600 runs on 235/60 ZR 16, weight: > 2190 kg. The Rolls-Royces wear 235/65 VR 16 on the rims, they weigh > from 2400 up to 2800 kg. The Chrysler T&C minis use 215/65 SR 15, they > weigh around 1700 kg, and I'll bet that NONE of this cars use truck > tires, go with passenger tires, as long as you get the right load > index, which by the way is 97 for Vanagons. > There is little problem finding passenger tires with an adequate load rating, the problem is finding passenger tires that can take more than 35psi. At least that is what I have found after extensive research.
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