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Tires - Best Compromise? 200

posted by  RicoS on  Wed Nov 29 05:29 CST 2006
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Since Michelin (or no one else, it seems) no longer makes a 185R14 passenger car tire, I'm not certain what to mount on my 240 wagon. From what I can determine, a P195/75R14 appears to be the closest dimensionally to the 185R14, although at 35 psi, the maximum inflation pressure of the P195 is a tad less than the maximum pressure specified on the wagon's tire sticker.

On the other hand, a P205/70R14 can be pumped up to 44 psi and its revs per mile are in the ballpark, yet, I have to wonder if the extra width of the P205 will cause any problems.

Michelin, and others, still offer a 185R14 in a van tire (C or D load rating), but I tired that number once before I will never make that mistake again.

I would appreciate hearing the Voice of Experience from anyone who has been down this road already.

Thanks, one and all,

Rich






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