Date:         Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:22:42 -0700
Reply-To:     "Richard Smith (Smirby)" <smirby@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Richard Smith (Smirby)" <smirby@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Yokohama Y356 tires for '91 Vanagon GL
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <CANEuo0jJ9fpsi=mfK-kjPn65tv84Uf9LgNSg_Egsy7Zb_gnBcQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I have had these tires and my brother (who also has a Westy) had them too. Completely pleased with them, especially as they provide a reasonably capable off-pavement solution - I’ve driven many gravel roads/logging roads with them and never a problem.

> On Apr 30, 2021, at 7:20 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> I have used them for many, many years and I really like them.  They should
> be rated at least load range C, so they are good for the van.
> 
> Ken
> 
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 10:18 AM John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> A couple of weeks ago, a well-known chain of tire stores put passenger-car
>> tires on my Vanagon.  Now same dealer after admitting the mistake wants to
>> put Yokohama Y356 tires on my van.  Tires would be 195/75R14.  Dealer
>> claims
>> Hankook RA18's are unavailable.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Anyone have these tires?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> John
>> 
> 
> 
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com