Date:         Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:23:16 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
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> The only possible problem with them, could be if you want
> tires rated for heavier loads, but then, with other Nokian's,
> you might find the tires are louder than you like.


Another option is the excellent Vredestein Comtrac Winter, which we sell for
$125 each.  It features a proprietary Silica compound and directional tread
pattern, and received the top rating in a German road test comparison. It is
designed for passenger car comfort and is not unusually loud, yet at 1800 lb
load capacity exceeds Vanagon requirements. For all but the most severe
winter climates, this is an optimal tire for combining snow handling, dry
road performance, and comfort.  I use an older version of it on my own
Vanagon.

Links:

<http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRACWIN> (tire)

<http://busdepot.com/details/tires.jsp> (info on choosing Vanagon tires)


- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com

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