Date:         Tue, 1 Feb 2000 14:34:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Steven G Wacker <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven G Wacker <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
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Brent, yes they fit,although it is a little tight. I use a spacer between
the spare carrier and the frame so the bolt is solid against the frame
without bending the carrier. I also covered all the hoses that are rubbed
by the spare with duct tape. I don't think it makes any real difference,
but I did it anyway. I've had these tires for over a year now and like
them very much. When they were new, they were very squirley, scary on
curves and in cross winds. Now I don't notice them at all, so either I am
used to them or they have worn enough that they feel solid. Costco didn't
put down the odometer reading, but I'm sure I have around 20k on them and
they look like they are good for 20k more. Paid $75 each at Costco. You
will like the look and off road performance.


Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca
90 Carat
86 Syncro x 2
86 Audi 5000 Quattro


On Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:06:51 -0800 BRENT CHRISTENSEN
<bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM> writes:
> Does the BFG All Terrain tire in the 27 x 8.5 size fit into the spare
> tire
> well under the front end?
>
> Time to replace the boring 185/75-14C street tires for some tires
> befitting
> the Syncro...
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA