What TIRES fit? The ultimate tire thread!

[danfromsyr]

passing along this fleabay fyi in time before winter.
~$65ea shipped in packs of 2 ($128)
2 New 205/70R15 Nexen Wg Ice Plus Studless Load Range XL 100

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-205-70R15-Nexen-Wg-...3681129570

[danfromsyr]

some Pirelli Carrier LT 185R14C 102R Light Truck Tires for $65ea delivered. from Priority tire

Singles (7left) $65
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pirelli-Carrier-LT-185R14C-102R-Light-Truck-Tire/333732587681

Pairs(3left) $130
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-Pirelli-Carrier-LT-185R14C-102R-Light-Truck-Tires/353213604173

1 set of 4 left $260
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-Pirelli-Carrier-LT-185R14C-102R-Light-Truck-Tires/303703596032

[revolution337]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Hankook-Optimo-H724-A...4516420654

Good tire for spare 14" steel wheel? Looking for something close to the overall diameter of my 205/70-15 tires I have on my alloys now.

[llilibel03]

[danfromsyr]

mid winter pricing on (4) 205/70/15 lr100 Nokian Winter tires.
$60 ea or $240/4 shipped. (plus taxes).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nokian-Nordman-7-SUV-Non-...7011059783
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[llilibel03]

The General Grabber AT2 has been discontinued. It's replacement costs twice as much.

https://www.ebay.com/c/21031176589
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87 syncro tintop
90 gl tin top
85 westy 2.0 tiico automatic (present)

[dhaavers]

Ya, AT2's were DC'd a couple years ago now. I put 4 on the van in 2018 and paid $113 each, IIRC.

FWIW, your link is $220 for "quantity of 2" which price-wise still seems right in line...yes?

- Dave
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86 White Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS>

[llilibel03]

[SlalomVan]

Not a lot of choices out there for the stock 14" alloy wheels. I currently have a well used set of General Altimax tires with 65K miles on them on my Vanangon (89 GL tin-top) and they need replacing. I can get the exact same tire in a 205 /70 R14 with a load rating of 95 - OR - I can go with a smaller Hankook Vantra LT in a 195R14 with a much higher load rating of 106.

I like the 205 size tires but am considering the smaller 195's because of the higher load rating. Even with the 95 load rating I have not had any issues with the current tires on my van. They ride nice. I have 185's on another one of my Vanagons and they just seem too small - even though they came stock from the factory that way. Will the 195's look too small as well?

I originally thought about the General Grabber AT/X's in 27X8.50R14, but these seem too aggressive for my use. The Vanagon these new tires are going on spends 95% of the time on the city streets and highways with an occasional dirt forest service road thrown in every once in a while.

I am interested in getting feedback and thoughts on what tire to get:
- General Altimax in a 205 /70 R14 with a 95 load rating,
- Hankook Vantra LT in a 195R14 with a 106 load rating, or
- General Grabber AT/X 27x8.50R14 with a 95 load rating

Thanks in advance!
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1989 Vanagon GL - 2.1 (White - "Northlake")
1988 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (Orly Blue - "Poulsbo")
1989 Vanagon G - 2.1 (White - "Kingston") - Full rebuild underway - Last on the road in 1997

[danfromsyr]

not sure how many here would'can run a 205/80/16 AT tire. (29in dia 697.5 Rev/mi)
but found these for ~$60ea shipped.
https://www.onlinetires.com/tires/view/290131/


Radar 205/80R16 XL RENEGADE A/T5
All-Weather All-Terrain Passenger Light Truck/SUV tire.
$59.54/Tire edit: interesting, they're now $66ea

TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number RZD0291
Load Rating 104
Speed Rating T
Sidewall BSW
Mounted Diameter 29

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[Longboardluv]

has anyone fit General Grabbers (14") on a Carat? they are slightly lower than other vanagons and I've LOVED my grabbers on my split, however i can't tell if they will rub on a Carat. I've looked through the thread and can't seem to find the info.

[0to60in6min]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9574658&highlight=#9574658

[Longboardluv]

thanks 0to60! actual pictures of a carat with grabbers. now i feel comfortable making the purchase! you rock.