Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:46:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: BF Goodrich All Terrain tires... (was Re: Tire question:
              Sorry, but ...)
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I ran them in the 27x8.5R14 size for a few years, and liked them, but the
sidewall is not as stiff as the Yoko Y370 load range D, so the van was
noticeably more squirmy when loaded down. I only had two, as I planned to
get two more later, and never did. Then one failed due to a patch which
subsequently destroyed the tread (I still may try to get warranty on this,
just for fun...)
When I went to replace them, they were NLA, and the new 195/75R14 D version
not in Canada, so I went to tirerack and got them in 215/70R16 along with
16" alloys for the cost of just 14" tires here in Canada (Grabber ATs). The
16" version is much more stable, but even larger diameter, so gearing is
changed about 8% from stock. Definitely enhances the 'syncro look' even
further... :-)

I've only had them a month, but drove 2000kms on them, and am very happy.
For those happy with the stock size, the new 195/75R14 version should be a
great choice, but at $78/tire the 16" was hard to pass up!

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:

>  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..
> >>
> >
> >
>



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Shawn Wright