Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:41:24 -0500
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From: "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Search for tires
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I have used the BFG ATs before. They are good on dirt and gravel. The Vredesteins are better on snow and ice.
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> On Feb 12, 2021, at 2:25 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
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> for Syncro I use BFG LT215/75R15 T/A Ko2 on 15" rims
> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2
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> and General Grabber A/TX LT27x8.5 R14 on 14" rims - on this tires they sizes for 14", 15", 16"
> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+A%2FTX
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> and Cooper Discoverer STT Pro LT225/75R16 on 16" rims
> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Cooper&tireModel=Discoverer+STT+PRO
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>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 10:58 AM KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
>> I have a Syncro and I use it to haul stuff (with a trailer sometimes too). That’s a 16” tire, but I have 15” wheels. I tend to get Winter tires, as I’m in the mountains of WV, and good traction is vital, not just good to have. My driveway is 1.25 miles long, narrow, gravel, and icy in the winter. I was talking about tires that are load rated 100 or more, while your example is only load rated 97. My current Vredesteins are load rated 112, so I have no worries about carry a full load in the Vanagon.
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>> > On Feb 12, 2021, at 1:50 PM, Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
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>> > CONTINENTAL $121 each.
>> > TRUECONTACT TOURStandard Touring All-Season
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>> > Size: 215/55R16 97H XL
>> > Style: Blackwall
>> > Eco Focus: EcoPlus+Technology
>> > Load Range: XL
>> > Serv. Desc: 97H
>> > UTQG: 800 A A
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of KIM BRENNAN
>> > Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:30 PM
>> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> > Subject: Search for tires
>> >
>> > So, the other day, instead of searching tire sites for vanagon tires…I searched for cargo van tires. Lots more choices than I expected. And most are load 100 rated (or better). Just something for folk to consider when looking for tires the next time. I still can’t get my preferred brand/tire in the USA (Vredestein Winter Comtrac 2), unless I go via eBay from Italy and pay through the nose, but Nokian has a similar winter tire that is available. Not the 225/70R15 size, but the 215/75R15, which is acceptable. My current Vredesteins are still good for this winter, and probably through next summer…but for next winter I’ll have to be prepared. = | 
