Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:33:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear flat at freeway speed...
Comments: To: Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
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I had a blowout, left rear, going about 65. Tired beat the body panel behind
it up parallel with the road. Very noisy. Van wobbled a bit but never even
close to out of control or flipping.

mike


On 8/4/08 2:11 PM, "Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET> wrote:

> Dennis,
>
> Sounds like the voice of experience re a Syncro with a rear flat.  Please do
> share, how did the van respond and what was the situation when the problem
> occured?  I have wondered how our Westy Syncro would respond with a blowout at
> highway speeds.
>
> Mark in AK   with an inquiring mind and a road trip starting Wednesday morning
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Monday, August 4, 2008 4:59 am
> Subject: Re: Rear flat at freeway speed...
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>> I once drove with a rear flat and did not know it until someone waved me
>> down. That was on a 2 wheel drive. Yes, the Vanagon is quite stable with rear
>> flats. The Syncro will get your attention quickly though once the VC starts
>> grabbing.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>