Quick tire question.

domromer · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject: Quick tire question.

These tires give a load index of 93 but don't say what the load range is. Would these be safe to use on the vanagon?The ply # is not mentioned either.

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/...2+95q.html
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Bruce Wayne · Samba Member Joined: May 15, 2007 Posts: 1210

I think you want a load index of at least 97 for a full Westy. from what I found those Generals are 6 ply. I run 6 plys,but I don't have a full Westy. if it were me and I had a full Westy, I would go 8 ply.

domromer · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject:

Looks like I'll go with the hankooks.

Will the larger 195/00- size fit in the spare tire compartment?
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camerahunter · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject:

I have two 85's, one with a deep tire carrier, one with the narrow. If yours has the deep, then yes it will fit, narrow is a no.
Thank you,

David
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domromer · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:

How deep is the deep? How can I tell without having another to compare it?
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camerahunter · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject:

Deep is visibly rounded out with a ring the tire sits in, narrow is almost flat on the bottom.

Thank you,

David
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