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03-27-2014, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master 
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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Tires for Bambi II
It was recommended to me to run Michelin Harmony tires in 215/70/R14, but those are no longer manufactured. There are tons of tire threads on the forums...but I was wondering what my Bambi II friends are running?
The rub currently is finding 14" tires. Not much out there anymore- wheels have gotten bigger the past several years.
I am looking at 215/70/R14 LT (light truck) tires in other brands, but again was wondering what all of you are using. I run Carlisle ST (special trailer) tires on my small Scotty with no problems, but Airstreamers are apparently not too thrilled about ST tires.
Please let me know if you get a chance- thanks!
Ben
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03-27-2014, 11:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1999 25' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I have 2 season 10k miles on kumho 857 14in tire. Wear has been very good
Not many choices for 14in tires besides ST.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Radial+857
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03-27-2014, 11:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Using ST's on mine but have only put 900 miles on them. So far so good.
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03-27-2014, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackstincan
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Your link works great, but I cannot find prices. This is an option I have never heard of before. Thank you!
Ben
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03-27-2014, 01:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Originally Posted by Jackstincan
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What size are you running exactly? I am told by Tire Rack that they come in 185/14, 195/14, and a 205/14.
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03-27-2014, 01:36 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
1959 28' Ambassador
1949 24' Limited
Peru
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 745
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Originally Posted by PA BAMBI II
Your link works great, but I cannot find prices. This is an option I have never heard of before. Thank you!
Ben
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Check out Yokahama Super Van 356 LT 195/75-14. They were designed for small light trucks & are made in Japan, not China. I forget the load rating, but more than enough for a Babmbi. We use them on Bambi 11's. I buy them through Tire Rack.com
Colin
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03-27-2014, 03:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 25' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I am have the 205 14 D rated tire
The tire rack cost is $123 each
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07-19-2014, 08:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin H
Check out Yokahama Super Van 356 LT 195/75-14. They were designed for small light trucks & are made in Japan, not China. I forget the load rating, but more than enough for a Babmbi. We use them on Bambi 11's. I buy them through Tire Rack.com
Colin
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Thanks Colin. I ordered a pair today...but they are on back-order form Yokohama. A Tire Rack employee called and let me know. He said late July or early August...we are hoping this is accurate as we plan to take the AS out in mid August for the first time!
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07-04-2015, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 922
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin H
Check out Yokahama Super Van 356 LT 195/75-14. They were designed for small light trucks & are made in Japan, not China. I forget the load rating, but more than enough for a Babmbi. We use them on Bambi 11's. I buy them through Tire Rack.com
Colin
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Colin- just PM'ed you ie. Super Van tire pressure.
Hope you are well!
Ben
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