Date:         Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:57:29 +0000
Reply-To:     Sean Garrett <doit.outdoors@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Sean Garrett <doit.outdoors@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I had Kuhmo's on my 15 inch rims, they lasted about 25k.I now have the BFG's, they seem to be wearing better. road noise was about the same for both as they aged.
They arnt as quiet as hwy tires.
Sean G
      From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
 Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 1:42 PM
 Subject: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?

Hi all. This is for an '81 2wd manual transmission Vanagon, Jetta 2.0 engine.

I see a comment in archives regarding a Kumho 27.7" diameter tire,
stock gearing and road noise. Kumho 215/75/15 AT51 (27.6" diameter)
users: hows the road noise and 2wd manual tranny gearing?

I've ordered new Mefro 15" wheels and am comparing BFG AT KO2 vs Kumho
AT51. Tirerack link to Kumho: http://tinyurl.com/gphche2 The Kumho
costs less, has a higher load rating and slightly deeper tread but
tread pattern aside, appears quite similar to the BFG. As a point of
reference, van-cafe indicates the BFG as an option in their Mefro
wheel-tire packages.

Thanks,

Neil.

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