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Date:         Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:03:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: BFG AT/KOs in new 14" size, opinions needed
Comments: To: Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <C008362A-B61E-4A9B-92FB-7B342E093921@gmail.com>
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Thanks Jay. I may be looking for 15" wheels, as it seems the new 14" BFGs are not available in Canada yet. Yoko Y370s are all I have found so far locally.

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote:

> i've just started using 215/70R16 BFG AT's.... like em alot so far... the > vans a real slug on the up hils tho ;( > > On 13-Jul-10, at 7:05 PM, Shawn Wright wrote: > > Just came back from a 4 day trip up island where it became evident my >> front >> tires are rapidly going downhill, probably with some broken belts. (Yoko >> Y370s). I have BFG AT/KOs in the NLA 27x8.5R14 size on the rear, with only >> 15-20K on them, so I'm considering getting two more for the front. I'm >> interested in hearing from anyone who's tried the new 195/70R14 ATs. They >> have a higher load rating and seem perfect for the van, but I also liked >> the >> slightly taller 27x8.5 size. I like the aggressive tread of the BFGs as >> much >> of my driving is on rough roads, and they do well at it. >> >> I need to do something before leaving for Calgary in a few weeks, so >> feedback from Canadian listees on sources also appreciated, as I won't >> have >> time to get them from afar... >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> '88 Westy TD >> > >

-- Shawn Wright


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