Date:         Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:47:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Simple Tire Question
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It's a tall tire for a stock Vanagon, like Dennis said. On the other paw, I think its a great size for any syncro, and for nearly any engine transplant. I like how it fills out the wheel wells, and it doesn't rub with stock suspension.

On Nov 23, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> That's a tall tire. Be prepared for brake and gearing issues with stock
> engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first.  Then you will realize the
> difficulty getting to top speeds, climbing hills etc.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jeff Schwaia
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:31 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question
>
> 215/75-15 on alloy wheels.  Westy Weekender in Bronze Beige Metallic.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:59 PM
> To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: RE: Simple Tire Question
>
> What size?
>
> I like raised white letters out.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jeff Schwaia
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Simple Tire Question
>
> Okay list,
>
> Discount Tire has a $50 off special & BFG has a $50 Gift Card Rebate.
>
> So... I'm putting on some BFG All Terrain T/A tires this weekend.
>
> Now for the simple question:
>
>
> "White letters facing out or in?"
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff