Date:         Sun, 20 Nov 2016 11:42:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: BFG 14" ? Was: Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...27 X
              8.50-14 tire options
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks Dennis.

Tire rack reviews show favourable ratings of the General Tire Grabber
in snow conditions. But re: heat comment. If this tire is used on a
Westfalia in hot climates for extended periods, would this
substantially increase chance of tire failure?

I'm hoping to travel south but need a snow rated tire for use back
home here in BC Canada. Regardless, it sure looks like I'll be into
15" wheels soon.

Neil.



On 11/20/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> This tire size is disappearing fast. Here are two options. The kenda looks
> like a good choice for highway use.
> If going with these consider adequate spare replacement and check the age
> when received. Don’t be surprised if 2 year old tires get delivered.
> Note that these only have a 95 load index and need to be at 50 psi (max) to
> carry that 1,520 capacity. The enemy here is heat buildup.
>
> Dennis
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> https://www.walmart.com/ip/General-Tire-Grabber-AT2-Tire/15055654

> http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-Kenda-Klever-A-T-KR28-27X8-50R14-C-6PR-WL-/331876249694?hash=item4d455db05e:g:fooAAOSwV0RXtgzX&vxp=mtr

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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Neil N
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 11:20 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: BFG 14" ? Was: Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...

> Anyone scouted out any 14" BFG TA/KO tires recently? Seems they aren't made
> anymore.

-- 
Neil n

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