At 9:19 AM +0300 9/17/99, Helmut.Zeidler@NOKIA.COM wrote:
>>Hi Folks,
>>         As I was browsing the South African VW
>>webpage, I noticed that the
>>Vanagons with the 2.6i were running
>>15" wheels with tire size 205/65 R15 97S. I am
>>eager to know what brand tire
>>and model (maybe 97S is the model) this is,
>>thinking it may have the
>>reinforced sidewall we so desperately need. I
>>just purchased a set of
>>Sunburst Alloys from K. Wilford and have found
>>it difficult to track down a
>>tire with these dimenions and sidewall strength
>>( 6 ply or 8 ply ). Can
>>anybody help?  If not, what would be an advisable
>>tire with these dimenions
>>and strength.        THANX
>>
>>        Pierre.
>>            87 Westy
>
>Try to find tires for the EV, they are same dimension
>and load rating.
>
>Helmut
>'80 Vanagaudi

This is what I did for my Mercedes rims.
I bought tires from Americas tire company http://www.tires.com/
Michilin Ajelis 205/65-15 with a load rating of 1875 lbs. $456 for 4
balanced w/ road hazard warranty. I am very happy with the tires. These
tires are not in the catalogs, but are available in a few days.

 -Otmar-
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