Date:         Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:09:14 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Neil's WA/OR/09 Trip
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
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On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Jake de Villiers
<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> I recently replaced my front window seals with parts from VanCafe and its
> much more civilized up front.
>
> Real wheels and tires are the answer to the wandering in the wind - 6 1/2 x
> 15 or 7 x 16 wheels effect a miraculous transformation - oh wait, you
> already drove the grey van with the 16" wheels!  So you know what I mean -
> you can try them on if you want...
>
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>


Appreciate the offer Jake.

It may be that I upgrade wheels. The Yokos are great in rain, better
in dirt, "ok" in light snow, when compared to my Nexens, but maybe
I'll kill 2 birds as they say with a wheel/tire upgrade.

Of note, when chatting with my NV tire guy, (who did a better job of
balancing than the store in WV), he made specific mention of the
design of the stock 14" Vanagon wheels. I had and still have to a
lesser degree, a subtle, but noticeable, vibration at 80 KPH. Likely
due to wheels. He explained that the design of the "ears" where the
bolts mount the wheel to vehicle, tend to create this problem.
(obviously not always). I *feel* he may be right..... not knowing
enough about wheel design to know for sure. Upgrading to 15 or 16"
wheels (with a more standard design) might eliminate this vibration.

Yah it's uber noisy in the cab. I was thinking last night that
tackling the window seals would be the right place to start. (i.e.
door seals may be ok for now). Thanks for pointer in that direction.


Neil.



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