Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:15:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: BF Goodrich All Terrain tires... (was Re: Tire question:
              Sorry, but ...)
Comments: To: Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca>
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 Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

>
> Is anyone else around here running these?



I've had these tires on my Syncro for quite a few years Greg ("around here"
though not necessarily around there!). They are a very solid tire.
Unfortunately they're no longer in production, though BFG recently added the
195/75R14 tire Neil mentioned.

The new size actually produces a diameter pretty close to stock, whereas
your tires are about an inch larger in diameter.

Angus


Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA


On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> Hi Volks,
>
> Took the 88 Wolfsburg out to the Peterborough Bus Volk Festival this
> past weekend and I'm happy to report that the BUS performed quite well
> during its inauguration cruise.
>
> One of the most striking elements on this particular vehicle are the
> alloy rims clad with BF Goodrich All Terrain LT 8.5x27 tires. They are
> Mud and snow rated with beefy treads and load range C capacity.
> According to the data on the tire they have a triple-ply sidewall. The
> first question I get usually is if it's a syncro.
>
> Despite a very aggressive looking tread pattern these tires ran
> surprisingly quiet at speeds up to around 70MPH, and handling is very
> precise. Easily as quiet as the Vanco's on my Dad's westy.
>
> Is anyone else around here running these? From the receipts in the glove
> box it appears they are about twice the price of the Nexens I bought
> last spring for my other vanagon.
>
> I haven't checked the inflation pressure that they are running at yet,
> but given the performance I am seeing right now I am not inclined to
> change it. But I will document it anyway, so as to keep useful
> maintenance records on hand.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario Canada
> 197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
> www.pottsfamily.ca
>
> BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 13-15th, 2010
> www.busesofthecorn.ca
>
>
>
>
> On 8/29/2010 1:03 PM, Don Hanson wrote:
>
>>   Ok, not intending to start a full tire thread, but  I have a question on
>> specific tires in specific size..
>>
>
>