Tyre Types

Post by **Dubstar** » 31 Aug 2008, 19:21

I'll be shortly replacing all the tyres on my Westy, and at the moment it sits on the standard steel wheels with 185 R14C tyres. However, the spare is a 185 SR 14, so I was just wondering, which are the best ones to buy - the 185 SR 14 or the 185 R14 C? The spare will also be replaced by the way.

Post by **kevtherev** » 31 Aug 2008, 19:39

185 R14 C

Post by **Red Westie** » 31 Aug 2008, 23:03

You will notice that the 185/R14C have the higher load rating necessary for the weight of a van (rating will be somewhere around 100) where as the standard 185/SR14 is much lower, probably mid 80's as it was intended for car use and not a heavier van.
The 'C' stands for commercial and has more plys (layers) to withstand more weight.
So definately 185/R14C
Martin

Post by **Dubstar** » 01 Sep 2008, 19:38

Thanks guys. I was gonna go for them anyway but I just thought I'd check, as it's got the other size as a spare and also on the pressure sticker on the van. But 185 R14C tyres all the way.