Date:         Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:20:52 -0400
Reply-To:     jesse johnson <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jesse johnson <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET>
Subject:      What a difference the right tire makes!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey All,
Over the last few months i have followed most of the threads on tire
issues.. brand suggestions... ect.... ect...
I finally got around to buying new tires for my 89 carat... it was
between the BF Goodrich tires and Bridgestone Dueler A/T's... i went
with the Bridgestone because they got better reviews online and
tirerack.com had a 50 dollar mail in rebate... just got them mounted
today... One word describes the difference between the car tires that
were on it and these light truck tires... WOW!!!!!!! The van rides firm
but not harsh.. it's not loud at highway speed.. is super smooth and is
light years better in crosswinds and going around corners.... This
weekend I am installing new upper and lower ball joints , control arm
bushings.. tie rods and german boge shocks... and a fresh 4 wheel
alignment... it's should be great with the new tires.
Just wanted to let anyone on the list contemplating getting the right
tire for there van... DO IT! It's so worth it... Thanks all for your
long and laborious conversations about finding the best tires for
Vanagons.. pointed me in the right direction... if anyone wants to buy
the Dueler A/T's the size is 27 8.5 14 for stock 14 inch vanagon
rims...
later all,
jesse
89 carat 170,000 miles
86 scirocco 310,000 miles