AbleThought Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hey All, I got a flat and am thinking its time for new rubber. I have an 83 19 foot Sunrader. What are you all using? My Tire codes are 185 R14 90 S... Tire store says thats an obsolete code and doesnt know what to put on. I do alot of driving. year round toyo-dweller. highway driving from gig to gig? thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Many tire stores are staffed with young'uns who can only look up tires if you give them the vehicle they're for. Their computer won't have any listings for a Sunrader, Dolphin, Winnie, etc. Possibly for a Toyota C&C (1-Ton/DRW). If they can't be convinced that a tire size with no 'middle' (profile) number like 'our' 185R14 tires actually exists, have them look up the tire for a 1986 VW Vanagon/Westfalia. If that still doesn't work, you need a better tire shop! BTW, your old tires with '90' are more than likely passenger tires rated for 1323lb (@35psi). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 hours ago, AbleThought said: Hey All, I got a flat and am thinking its time for new rubber. I have an 83 19 foot Sunrader. What are you all using? My Tire codes are 185 R14 90 S... Tire store says thats an obsolete code and doesnt know what to put on. Tell your tire "expert" to search for 185R14C. Then select one in a "D" range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Derek up North said: Many tire stores are staffed with young'uns who can only look up tires if you give them the vehicle they're for. Their computer won't have any listings for a Sunrader, Dolphin, Winnie, etc. Possibly for a Toyota C&C (1-Ton/DRW). If they can't be convinced that a tire size with no 'middle' (profile) number like 'our' 185R14 tires actually exists, have them look up the tire for a 1986 VW Vanagon/Westfalia. If that still doesn't work, you need a better tire shop! BTW, your old tires with '90' are more than likely passenger tires rated for 1323lb (@35psi). oh good info. when you say the old tires with 90 are passanger tires do you mean thats what i should be looking for weight wise or are you saying they arent "heavy duty" enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 At the tire store convince the tire expert to call his supplier/distributor/warehouse and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, AbleThought said: oh good info. when you say the old tires with 90 are passanger tires do you mean thats what i should be looking for weight wise or are you saying they arent "heavy duty" enough? Not HD enough. You want at least a 185R14 Load range 'C' (1600lb @ 50psi) or Load Range 'D' (1875lb @ 65psi). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 49 minutes ago, jdemaris said: Tell your tire "expert" to search for 185R14C. Then select one in a "D" range. i can get these locally https://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireDetailsServlet?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Y356&partnum=8R43568 Should I go for these? they look to check out but though id see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 47 minutes ago, AbleThought said: i can get these locally https://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireDetailsServlet?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Y356&partnum=8R43568 Should I go for these? they look to check out but though id see what you think. Size is what you want and so is the ply-rating. Looks good to me. Price is not all that bad either for a well-known namebrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 40 minutes ago, jdemaris said: Size is what you want and so is the ply-rating. Looks good to me. Price is not all that bad either for a well-known namebrand. thats what i thought too. great ima pick these up... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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