I was told that it was illegal for a shop to put the incorrect load bearing
tires on a vehicle.  But anyways, having the incorrect type of tires is
psycho!
-Matthew
84 wolfsy
with 4 black tires of the proper load rating

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Davidson [SMTP:wdavidson@THEGRID.NET]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:29 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: tires
>
> Joel,
> My suggestion is to take those tires back and get your money. Put the
> money
> towards some tires that have the appropriate weight rating for your
> syncro.
> It is never wise to skimp on tires or brakes... you're gambling with your
> life (and your family if you have one). Is it worth a savings of $200? Or
> any amount of savings?
>
> Also... you should be buying 5 tires; not 4. The syncro must have matched
> tires (size, model, tread pattern, and wear) or you will blow your viscous
> coupling.
>
> P.S. if you read the fine print I think you will find that the guarantee
> will not cover the tire if it is over loaded.
>
> Good Luck
> Bill
> 90 Westy Syncro
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joel David Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:02 AM
> Subject: Re: tires
>
>
> >These tires came with a 500 mile  money back guarantee!!!  So give me
> some
> >suggestions quick!!!!
> >
> >Joel
> >'87 Syncro
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: David..M <dmc@cyburban.com>
> >To: Joel David Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
> >Date: Mittwoch, 14. April 1999 08:25
> >Subject: Re: tires
> >
> >
> >>Joel David Shortlidge wrote:
> >>>
> >>>     I just got some 205/70R14 Goodyear Spectra passenger tires for my
> >>> Syncro Weekender.  I got them for $191 for a set of four at K-mart.
> >>> They were having a buy three get fourth free deal!  They are treadwear
> >>> at 400 and guaranteed up to 50,000 miles!  But the sales man said not
> >>> on a light truck, #$%#.
> >>>     Has anyone put these or any thing like it on there Syncro?  My
> >>> only concern is that they are only rated for 2888 lbs. per pair on a
> >>> axle, my Syncro weights 3045 at the rear axle.  But, I would have to
> >>> spend $100 to get tires that could Carry that and there were
> >>> 195/75R14's
> >>>
> >>>
> >>Since you've already bought them its too late, but there are better
> >>tires available, and you would not have to spend $100 each.
> >>What is the max inflation pressure? I hope its not 35psi.
> >