Date:         Fri, 16 Feb 2001 09:29:23 -0500
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
Comments: To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com
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Well, that's only one opinion. IMO (and tire testers at The Tire Rack) the
Bridgestone Dueler A/T is a better tire. Still relatively quiet, and much
better off road. A easier way to decide might be to read an off-road tire
test. I currently run the BS Dueler A/T 235/75-15's (LT-C rated, on SA
'star' wheels) on my Syncro. Minor clearancing was needed at the rear edge
of the front wheel opening, but other than that, they fit perfectly. And the
TD engine has no problem pulling the added road speed.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

----- Original Message -----

> For tires? Absolutely the best tire is the BF Goodrich All Terrain Radial
> KO for all around use.
>
> Even the Germans say this about their Syncros. You can see this on their
> Websites.
>
> The tire is quiet and excellent in every terrain but serious mud and
> handles very well. Basically, there is little to no downside of having it.
>