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Date:         Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:33:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Hersh <cmwolfsburg@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Nokian WRC tires no more?
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Based on Dennis's recommendation (I think), I am going with the Nokian eNTYRE and found a pretty good price point on the 205/70/15 XL (load rating 102) via eBay. Free shipping, delivered today, I think they were around $71 each.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 5:31 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I agree. I offered that opinion for those planning wheel upgrades for the > future. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Chris Szpejankowski > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 12:00 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Nokian WRC tires no more? > > Yeah, but I'm not ditching my genuine SA wheels for tires. ;-) > > > http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/media/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/SyncroSunset1200_zps10fcfee7.jpg.html > > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia 10 sie 2015 o godz. 23:42 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > napisał(a): > > > This is why I don't like the 15 inch wheel size. For Syncros I like the > 215/65/16 or 235/60-16. 27 inch diameter. For 2WD I stay with 225/60-16. > Due to availability of American Racing 17 inch wheels I have also been > using 225/55-17 for 2WD and 235/55-17 for Syncros. These sizes are all > available in extra load rated versions. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Chris Szpejankowski > > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:48 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: Nokian WRC tires no more? > > > > This would work on a 2WD Vanagon. I have Syncro Westfalia with an ABA > block conversion. I need a bit more load rating and bite. :-) > > > > I think the Nokian WR C3 might work, although they are directional. > > > > The WRC Van tires I currently have are excellent 4-season performers, > even in hot GA summers. They are quiet and have a great ride. Did I > mention quiet? They are that good. > > > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > > > Dnia 10 sie 2015 o godz. 20:27 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > napisał(a): > > > >> Try this tire from Tires easy.com. > >> > >> > http://www.tires-easy.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Sumitomo-HTR-A_S-P02-205_65R15XL-99V&details=Ordern&typ=R-283810&cart_id=63760804.135.5546&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Quer=65&Felge=15&weiter=30&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=135&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL > >> > >> Don't be alarmed by the 99 load index. This type tire reaches it full > rated carrying capacity at 41 or 42 psi. The truck tire only has its full > capacity at the maximum inflation. This is due mostly to the extra heat > buildup in that type of tire. This is an all season tire and the price is > right. > >> > >> Dennis > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski > >> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 1:37 PM > >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Subject: Nokian WRC tires no more? > >> > >> I have Nokian WRC 4 season tires in 205/65R15 size. They have 102 load > rating and are just about perfect in every aspect. Does anyone know if > these are not produced any longer? I can't find them anywhere but they are > listed on Nokian website. > >> > >> Chris. > >> > >> Wysłane z iPhone'a >

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