On Thu, 6 Oct 1994, Tim Smith wrote: > >BIG CAUTION This is a SUBJECTIVE LIST! > > > >Tire Size Max psi Comments > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Sears Trailhandler 195/75R14 6/C/50 Horrid > > Hey I like these tires, they do have a coarse tread pattern, not as smooth > as the Continentals, but they handle fine on my bus, 2 on the back, 1 Conti/ > 1 Uniroyal on front, all LT tires. No squirming about, but the '85 vanagon > will slide if pushed hard, we had a 'handling' discussion a while back re > different years/models, so it's not just the tire to consider. another tire > choice... > > Uniroyal Laredo 195/75/R14 6/C/50 open tread all season > OK (lowish) noise > Handling ??, only 1 > mounted, doesn't wallow > > > I have these Laredos on all 4 wheels. Handling good, not much sway and steering effort low. Not an off-road tire (I think there is a related Laredo with a more aggresive tread), I got stuck in some clay mud when the treads got filled. Alistair
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