Date:         Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:56:25 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Nokian tire sidewall cracks
Comments: To: Michael Hart <mjhart853@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <376B3655-A193-4C60-90A1-1DE97F000137@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

I've got those same tires on my syncro doka w/ about 11k miles on them so
far-no problems but will keep an eye on them.
I also have the WRC's, IIRC, on my 2wd westy-will watch those also.

They also came from probably the same AAA+ vendor, who I would agree is the
best!

Cheers,

Mr. BZ

On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Michael Hart <mjhart853@gmail.com> wrote:

> As follow up to responses to my original posting, a few extra pieces of
> info;
> 1. The Nokian Hakka C's are van tires with rated load factor 102, that's a
> weight capacity of 1874 lbs, so should be fine for a 2 tonne loaded Westy.
> 2. All four tires had the problem, worst was almost 300 degrees of the
> sidewall, least bad only 90 degrees.
> 3. The problem appeared within a single month between a wheel rotation in
> late August (hard to believe I could not have noticed such major cracks
> then) & after another 1500 miles of mostly highway driving to early October.
> 4. They were always inflated to 44 psi as recommended by the installing
> shop.
> This shop now recommends increasing pressure to 48psi on the replacements
> (another set of the same tire). I'll be watching them more carefully. Max
> rated pressure is 65 psi.
> 5. This local highly rated Vanagon specialist parts supplier & service
> shop gave A++ service in dealing with the problem & in working with Nokian
> to get replacements & some (pro-rated) $$ back. I've always received
> exemplary customer service here.
>
> Michael Hart
> Palo Alto, CA
> '87 2WD Westy ('T3WESTY')
> mjhart853@gmail.com
>



--
Tom Buese