Date:         Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:32:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Help! For anyone with Hankook tires on a Vanagon/Bubble Bus
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I agree with Reinhard's comments. I drive a 7 pass GL, not a Westy,
but had the 195 Hankooks installed a year and a half ago (about same
time as Subie 2.2, Koni shocks and OEM alloys) - I have had no
problems with them, normal driving for us is potholed Chicago city
streets, also make several highway trips a year: ride is firm and
predictable, but not harsh or noisy at 65 - 70 mph; I might hit 80
for as long as it takes to pass someone once in a while. With gas
prices approaching $4/gal in the Chicago area, and Midwestern states
using traffic tickets as a major tax collection method, I can't
afford to drive faster than that any more, so can't comment on
performance at higher speeds!

Steve