Date:         Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:35:34 -0700
Reply-To:     john tomljenovic <zadar72@yahoo.com>
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From:         john tomljenovic <zadar72@yahoo.com>
Subject:      Re: why I now like my vanagon and our first trip
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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I thought I had the right tires, I have brand new michielins, agilis
61c. set at pressures recommended by michielins web site. so I should
be OK there.  I decided on these tires thanks to the archives in fact.

Although will look into the flex coupling situation. Alot of the rubber
is dried out on this thing, I guess thats the trade off for having
minimal rust for an 83.5.  thanx for the tip.

johnny t



--- David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 10:38 PM 4/22/2001, john tomljenovic wrote:
> >left chicago on like the windiest day. this camper sure is a trip in
> >strong winds, was a battle to keep'er straight.  and the look of
>
> I hate to bring it up but...insufficient/improper tires make a *big*
> difference in crosswind handling.  Try the archives before you ask
> though,
> it's been beaten to death numerous times already.
>
> Also look for recent post from Frank Condelli re the flexible
> coupling in
> the steering linkage under the van which deteriorates invisibly and
> causes
> this sort of problem.
>
> d
>
>
> David Beierl - Providence, RI
>   http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
> '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
> '85 GL "Poor Relation"
>


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