Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:19:59 -0600
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Tire Side wall info request
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Venting is ok! We are also looking at the ID.4 so appreciate the insight.
Jeff
> On Nov 19, 2024, at 1:05 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You're right. Typo. Thanks for the correction. In either case, of course, my thoughts are that the wheels are small for such a heavy vehicle, but who am I? Certainly not an automotive (or any other kind) of an engineer. I have generally gone with original since I would think that the engineers know more than I do. But lately, I don't know about VW engineers since 1) The emissions fraud a few years back, and 2) the ID.4 fiasco. I have 2 recall notices from VW along with letters explaining that VW is unable to fix the problems for lack of knowledge and parts. On one occasion my vehicle just refused to move from a stop, with the "infotainment screen" blank. That relates to one of the recalls. I shut everything down and restarted, and ok, but not good. The other recall is for door handles that reportedly are not watertight (mine haven't leaked that I know of) and when wet inside, the doors will open spontaneously. Didn't we learn some hundred years or so ago how to make doors and handles? No electronics needed, but of course these are electronic. Oh well. Thanks to the list for listening to my frustration with this car, which actually hasn't failed me except for the one time, but it sure has a lot of unnecessary electronic gadgetry. Why do I have to look at a screen to set the AC to be comfortable? Why did I have to learn how again, after 70 years of getting it right, how to adjust windshield wipers? Thanks again for letting me vent. mcneely
>
> On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>> wrote:
>> Hi David - just to clarify, original wheels would be 14 inches I think?
>> Jeff
>>
>> > On Nov 19, 2024, at 10:20 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM <mailto:davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>> >
>> > For Eric, I run 195R13 on original wheels. Works great for me, but whether
>> > I will be able to get them in the future is problematic. The tires are
>> > Vredestein, and are "all weather" with the mountain snowflake symbol on the
>> > sidewall, so I run them year round in NE Washington. I don't drive the
>> > camper a lot in winter, but have on occasion, including on snow and ice.
>> > mcneely
>> >
>> > On Mon, Nov 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com <mailto:jrasite@eoni.com>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Eric,
>> >>
>> >> Search engines are your friend.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> https://www.lesschwab.com/article/tires/tire-size-explained-reading-the-sidewall.html
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a16580427/how-to-read-a-tire-sidewall/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> https://www.tireindustry.org/resources/consumer-education/consumer-safety-overview/reading-a-tire-sidewall/
>> >>
>> >> https://www.discounttire.com/learn/reading-tire-sidewall
>> >>
>> >> https://continentaltire.com/learn/how-read-your-tire-sidewall
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> https://www.michelinman.com/auto/auto-tips-and-advice/tires-101/tire-markings-explained
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> On Nov 18, 2024, at 6:32 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Starting a new thread as the original seems to be hijacked.
>> >>>
>> >>> Next thing I’m hoping folks can share with me is how to understand the
>> >> numbers on the tire that indicate load rating. And if this or something
>> >> else will help me figure out what type of side wall strength I can expect.
>> >>>
>> >>> Also, how to keep the tire from expanding in the side wall near the
>> >> slider door.
>> >>>
>> >>> It would be great to hear what tire size folks are using that they find
>> >> fit well and like.
>> >>>
>> >>> Not a judgment on what is best just some real world experience.
>> >>>
>> >>> I could compare this to what I have and what Karl and Dennis have shared.
>> >>>
>> >>> Eric Caron
>> >>
>>
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