Date:         Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:25:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
Comments: To: "jamie@kookymathteacher.com" <jamie@kookymathteacher.com>
In-Reply-To:  <33749712-FD9B-4DA4-9A12-C271466028A6@kookymathteacher.com>
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I have 16" rims on my tintop syncro,  the tires are BFG LT215x65R16

regarding noises... all terrain tires are noisier than regular  tires...
Cooper Discoverer SST Pro are noisier than BFG , BFG T/A KO2 are noisier
than General Grabber ATX.

On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 8:59 AM jamie@kookymathteacher.com <
jamie@kookymathteacher.com> wrote:

> Pete,
> What size tires are on your 16s? Do you have the Vanagon lifted at all?
>
> Jamie Auch
> The Kookymathteacher
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > 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
>