Date:         Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:35:06 -0000
Reply-To:     John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
Organization: Stratos New Zealand Ltd
Subject:      Re: Verdstein Tires (fwd)
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I can second Toms experiences with Vredensteins. Had my transport steels on
for the last 12 months, very good wet weather grip, didn't load the steering
(I do not have power),yes they are slightly noisier than what was on the van
before. I don't know what the cost there in the US but I paid NZ$140.00
each, balanced and fitted, this is about US$58.00 dollars each.
So I would say the snows should be a good tyre.(but then my Dutch ancestry
could be clouding my judgement!!)
Just as an observation, from the tyre talk, you guys seem to pay a lot for
your tyres in the US, especially considering the high value of the US
dollar. Seems maybe someone's profit margin is quite high?
Regards
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Goff" <vanagon@TGOFF2.GSFC.NASA.GOV>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 16:07
Subject: Verdstein Tires (fwd)


> Yes - I replaced the original Continentals with Vredesteins in 1986.  The
> Continentals were very slippery in the wet, useless in the snow.  Great
> fun for spinning wheels in a Vanagon!!!  The Vredesteins are noisier, but
> far superior in all conditions.  Replaced them last summer with Michelins
> because I couldn't find the Vredesteins and the front left tire failed due
> to dry rot on an interstate ramp (14 years old).  The Michelins are OK -
> quieter, "harder" - they feel like truck tires, but I prefer the
> Vredesteins for better performance in ALL conditions.
>
> Tom Goff - 1984 full Westy - original ower, 94K miles - Highland, MD
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Subject: Verdstein Tires
>
> Anyone have any experience with the Verdstein Transport
> Snow.
>