tire help cooper or hankook ?

[jaz]

I have to get new tires for my 91 dolphin and would like more of an all season tire rather that just a summer type ...thinking of going with the Hankook RA08 185R14 as it is an all season 8ply load D and being a former VW camper bus owner they like this tire ...do you have any choices that would or could help with some potential snow...I live in Wisconsin and may need to get out of here with some snow but don't want a winter tire. Cooper has an all season tire SRM II radial LT but I have no reviews on how folks like It appears lots seem to like Yokohomo but that is very difficult to get right now. I can get a Contimential Vanco 2 put the WT is the lowest on this tire. OTher concern is what tire pressure should I run these at. Max is 65 psi but reading lots of areas in regards to psi to run inf rear & front. Want to get a tire purchased & on with some travel..so Coopers at $705 or Hankooks at $650. Thanks for all your great advice with this group.

[gmichaelz]

Here are some links which might help you decide:

http://www.snowtire.info/tirecomments.html" target="_blank">http://www.snowtire.info/tirecomments.html</a>

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/TirePhotos.html" target="_blank">http://www.ratwell.com/technical/TirePhotos.html</a>

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Tires.html" target="_blank">http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Tires.html</a>

http://www.type2.com/archive/type2/141570.html" target="_blank">http://www.type2.com/archive/type2/141570.html</a>

Also a link to a great tire post at this site:

http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2205" target="_blank">http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2205</a>

[Maineah]

I worked for a local garage 15 years ago I was not very impressed with the Hankooks their quality matched the price but they are still in business so they must have improved.

[milberry]

Thanks for posting this information on tires. I am currently trying to find tired for my toy. What's on there now are Kumho SBR 352 185R14C

I guess that is commercial as opposed to load range D. These are apparently Korean made. When I do a google search under the 185R14 Kumho don't come up. Yokohama seem to be what is out there. I have contacted Discount/America Tires and they don't stock them so I am torn between driving it 200 miles to my destination where I can get them put on in 3 days after they order them for me. I am disappointed that they won't have them for me until Wed. as I am due to leave on Sunday. I don't see any visible cracking on any of them and the local guy told me I could bring it in for them to look at first.

I was just wondering what the difference is between the C and D? Is it mainly weight? I know y'all say to get the D rated but no one has them in stock:)

Thanks for any further info on this subject.

Kathy

1990 Itasca Spirit

Calif.

[gmichaelz]

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I believe the "C" as in 185R14C refers to "Commercial Grade Tire" vs. "Passenger Grade Tire" and load range "D" with 8 ply load rating is available on 185R14C tires.

As pointed out by member COYota on July 14, 2009 in this attached post, which is also listed above, that Commercial Tires can be load rated D:

http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2205" target="_blank">http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2205</a>

A link to an old forum at this site:

http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t758.html" target="_blank">http://www.toyotamotorhome.org/forums/lofi...x.php?t758.html</a>

Attached are another set of links which explains "Commercial Grade Tires" load range "D" Rated:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Tires.html" target="_blank">http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Tires.html</a>

http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/popular%20Vanagon%20Tires.html" target="_blank">http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/popular%20Vanagon%20Tires.html</a>

http://www.type2.com/library/tires/t2tirefq.htm" target="_blank">http://www.type2.com/library/tires/t2tirefq.htm</a>

http://www.roadhaus.com/tires.html" target="_blank">http://www.roadhaus.com/tires.html</a>

http://www.dualport.com/vanagon/tires.html" target="_blank">http://www.dualport.com/vanagon/tires.html</a>

[Maineah]

The "D's" are your best bet they will stand the loading. Some times you will see "LT" (light truck) Don't expect them to handle like the ones on your Porsche they don't bend much.

[T.A.J.]

I have to get new tires for my 91 dolphin and would like more of an all season tire rather that just a summer type ...thinking of going with the Hankook RA08 185R14 as it is an all season 8ply load D and being a former VW camper bus owner they like this tire ...do you have any choices that would or could help with some potential snow...I live in Wisconsin and may need to get out of here with some snow but don't want a winter tire. Cooper has an all season tire SRM II radial LT but I have no reviews on how folks like It appears lots seem to like Yokohomo but that is very difficult to get right now. I can get a Contimential Vanco 2 put the WT is the lowest on this tire. OTher concern is what tire pressure should I run these at. Max is 65 psi but reading lots of areas in regards to psi to run inf rear & front. Want to get a tire purchased & on with some travel..so Coopers at $705 or Hankooks at $650. Thanks for all your great advice with this group.

I, two weeks ago put that exact Hankook tire you are asking about on my '84 Dolphin and love them.

The ride improvement I could hardly believe. I don't put maybe 5000 miles a year on my RV, so the price, the tread pattern, and the availability was perfect.

I highly recommend the Hankook.(keeping in mind that I've not tried other brands)

T.A.J.