Date:         Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:59:08 -0400
Reply-To:     "jamie@kookymathteacher.com" <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM>
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From:         "jamie@kookymathteacher.com" <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
Comments: To: Pete Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com>
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Pete,
What size tires are on your 16s? Do you have the Vanagon lifted at all?

Jamie Auch
The Kookymathteacher


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> On Jun 27, 2021, at 11:44 AM, Pete Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Skip! 
> 
> I switched from 14” wheels with Michelin Aegilis to 16” and AT Grabbers. There is just a bit more singing from the tires at low speeds but nothing too terribly load at highway speeds. We refurbished the whole suspension system at the same time and the van handles a lot more “car-like” now on the road and in turns. 
> 
> Pete Owsianowski 
> 
>> On Jun 26, 2021, at 16:34, Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Not to start a debate, trying to decide on new tires, likely match to new 16” wheels. 16” due to slightly more width for more stability. I don’t do off-road, but like the look of BFG’s (I have 14” BFG’s now) or Grabbers.
>> 
>> My question is for those that have Michelin Agilis (or similar) now, and previously had BFG’s or Grabbers, how much of a reduced road noise is there, and do you miss the “hefty” look? 
>> 
>> I don’t mind a debate, so are there any other tires that beat the cake?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Skip
>> ‘84
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone