Date:         Sun, 20 Nov 2016 09:40:49 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I knew that going in. The tires do have adequate load rating, but the tall, unreinforced sidewall allows the bus to move around a bit more. Price *was* a consideration at Christmas time last year. Lots of grandkids that seem to think they should come first. ;o) 

So far, so good.  I am looking forward to seeing if the All Weather rating is justified. We have a set of Hakka 10s if it’s not.

Regards,

Jim


> On Nov 20, 2016, at 8:54 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> These tires feel different for a number of reasons. This size is taller, this is not reinforced sidewall or high capacity tire, and this is not a performance tire. It is US made though and should serve well. 

> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Arnott
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 10:40 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...
> 
> Al,
> 
> Sorry to hear of your loss.
> 
> I’m running General AT2s in 205/75R15. They’re a little tippier than the 205/65R15 Hakkas that I was running, but they cost 30% less and Nokian doesn’t make Hakka Cs or Qs any more. I’ve got about 15k miles on them and we’ve yet to see if they live up to their All Weather rating. (Soon, my precious. Soon.)
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
>> On Nov 18, 2016, at 3:02 PM, Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Not the usual tire thread. Last night we had a vandalism spree that 

>> stole the air from all four 215/75-15 BFG AT/KOs on the. Looks like 

>> the vandals used and electric drill to ruin the tires by drilling the sidewalls. So.
>> What is the group.recommendation for replacements? Insco covers it. I 

>> personally liked the wear characteristics and the 1500+ load rating. 

>> The zincrow travels at GVW of around 5000 lbs. Suggestions? Recommendations?
>> <CR>
>> 
>> I prefer to stay with 15" wheels that I have now.  I am not prepared 

>> to modify the wheel wells.  So what say ye?
>> 
>> Pensionerd (shoeless and looking)