Fellow Wetwestians and Vanagonians
or is it Wetwestites and Vanagonites?

I'm getting ready to purchase new tires for my 86 Westy GL. The last set
I bought were Bridgestone light truck 8PR 185x14s. I've been less than
impressed by their traction and tread life, but I did get 35K + miles
out of them qne no flats so far.

I'm looking at our local NW TireWunderkind Les Schwab's Z800 Ultras. I
know they are not 6/8 ply rated, but they do say on the side wall that
they can be inflated to 44 psi. The local shop tells me I can go up to a
215x70. I like the idea of all that extra rubber on the road to cope
with rain and snow and mud and wind. Any thoughts on this particular
tire and going to that size? Should I stick with 205/70 or even 195x75
instead? Other tire suggestions?

TIA
Larry Burt, lwburt@spiritone.com