Date:         Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:50:01 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Continental Vanco-8
Comments: To: rea <fliptop92@KNOLOGY.NET>
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This is a common tire on the Eurovans. My opinion is that they should be
outlawed. Horrible in the rain, prone to belt shifting and tread
separation. As for the ride, remember kiddy bicycles with the solid
tires? And don't even think of using them in snow.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of rea
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Continental Vanco-8

Have heard tons about tires on the list but don't recall anyone
mentioning the Vanco-8. It comes in a 185/0/14 as well as 195/0/14. It
is rated load range D, 8ply with a weight rating of 1874lbs at 65psi..I
know it is a light truck tire but if it works what the hey!! cost is
about $70.00US plus shipping..comments as I am getting ready to "retire"
the westy..