On Thu, 22 Sep 1994, Tim Smith wrote: > Date: Thu, 22 Sep 94 09:02:07 CDT > From: Tim Smith <smitht@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: Re: Need Vanagon Tires > > my favorites are 1) Sears Trailhandler in 195-70-14 LT > > 2) Uniroyal LAREDO, same size, LT or C6 I forget > > Sears was a bargain, free installation + balance at the time, good grip in > snow/wet normal noise, no droning. Uniroyal same, more expensive though. > Continental are like banana skins, so don't go back. I've been stuck in wet > grassy campsites with them! Michelins are $$$ also. Like you noted, you NEED > 6ply/light truck rating, don't get talked out of it, no matter the $ saving. > Welcome to the list, know any good songs? > > I had the same experience with the Continental tires - I (and my friends) couldn't believe how little traction I had. Got stuck on nearly level grassy campsites too. However the Michelin 205/70R14's I've got on my '91 Westy have another problem: They cause the van to squirm and shift side to side in windy weather or traffic turbulence, sometimes severely. I've had to reduce my speed to 40-50 mph on occassion, just to maintain control. Feels almost like loose steering gear, but I've had it checked twice. A couple of tire stores have said it's the tread pattern on the Michelins. Don't know for sure, but do know that my '82 camper - equipped with the Continentals - didn't have this problem (actually handled extremely well in turbulence/cross winds). Would definitely be interested in hearing from anyone else who's had/solved this problem - it's scary!!
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