Date:         Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:09:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 16" Tire recommendations
Comments: To: Todd <dermultivan@hotmail.com>
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Pretty van!

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Todd <dermultivan@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I have been using the HydroEdge 215/60-16's since 2006 on a factory-lowered
> '91 Weekender (same 2" lower as Carat).  Quietest, best cornering, most
> stable highway tire (e.g. crosswind handling) setup I have found yet.
>  (Fresh Bilstein shocks helped as well.)  Regarding the clearance thing, the
> only occasion where I experience rubbing occurs in my driveway when I have
> an adult passenger in the front seat. I take a tight, uphill, right hand
> turn and if I am doing this 'fast' and the van bounces, the right-front tire
> rubs for a moment.
>
> Couple pics: http://tinyurl.com/at8yfj
>
> Todd
>
> _________________
> Date:    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:23:15 -0800
> From:    Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
> Subject: Re: 16" Tire recommendations
>
> I guess I should mention that I am putting these tires on a 2 Wheel Drive
> vehicle, not a syncro. I have no intention of regearing my transmission. To
> my knowledge, anything taller than a 215/60/16" is going to be taller than
> stock. I see people putting 215/85 tires on their rigs, this is not
> something I'm interested in. I generally do not go off roading, although I
> do drive on large gravel, sand/silt, but it's generally just to get to a
> choice camping site! I'm primarily interested in a highway tire that is
> going to be quiet, but can handle the occasional off road mud, with a stiff
> enough sidewall to be resistant to heavy winds without feeling every bump
> in
> the road. A lot to ask perhaps? And what's the deal with load rating? Do I
> need a class C tire? Why does Go Westy recommend the Michelin Hydroedge if
> it's not the proper load rating? I realize Go Westy is not god, but had a
> hard time believing they would recommend a tire that is an incorrect load
> rating for the vehicle--what's up here? Is there a decent tire that's about
> $80? Is that asking too much?
>
> Troy
>



--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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