Date:         Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:22:37 -0500
Reply-To:     "Filcoff, David M." <FilcoffD@MISSOURI.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Filcoff, David M." <FilcoffD@MISSOURI.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Short Tires, Tall Van
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The Vanagon has a deceptively low center of gravity due to a couple of
things, the most notable is the placement of the engine, which is mounted
extremely low when compared to a typical SUV.  I drive my Vanagon very hard
through corners and go out of my way to take the twisty roads when I can.
Although I have gotten four wheel drift in it I would recommend it and don't
do it often.  This is in my 87 Wolfsburg with the lower suspension,
205/70R14r tires and Bilstein shocks.

On a side note I have noticed my Michelin MXT tires had a very positive
impact on my Vanagons handling.  They have a more rigid feel through the
corners and side winds are much less noticeable.  The previous tires were
Michelin MX4s, not reinforced.

dave
251.org
87 GL Wolfsburg
61 Mango Standard