Date: Fri, 24 Jan 97 07:30:21
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: mdstockr <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
Subject: RE: Blizzaks on the EV
Uniroyals are made by Michelin, as are B F Goodrich.
--- On Fri, 24 Jan 1997 01:50:19 -0800 (PST) Charles D Earl <cdearl@cats.ucsc.edu> wrote:
>
>I hope you guys don't mind my joining this discussion. I agree with
>mdstockr, that it is desirable to use the most tire
>available. In some of the previous postings, the axle load vs tire
>rating was an issue, various numbers were generated. What I didn't see
>being taken into consideration is that when your heavy van hits a bump or
>when taking a corner at speed, the load on the tires (and their
>sidewalls) can be greatly increased. My other observation would be that
>Vanagons are rather tall, stilty vehicles. I must admit, I havn't had a blow-out yet,
>but I always imagined that it would be sketchy, especially at freeway
>speeds (to further concurr that more is better for prevention purposes).
>Currently, I am running Uniroyal Laredos (C-rated, reinforced
>sidewalls) all-season tires. I have had 1 pair for 30k and they still
>have half of their tread left. They have excellent traction in dry and
>rainy conditions. I went to Tahoe once with them and had good control in
>light snow conditions (I don't think they have an aggresive enough tread
>for serious winter conditions). The best part is that they were only
>$43. ea. at Costco. If anyone has any feedback on this tire I would be
>interested. Without having used any other tire on my van, I would give
>them the thumbs-up. Frankly though, I have been told by many folks that
>Michelins are the way to go. Maybe next time, if I can fork-out close to
>$400. for new donuts. My understanding is that we are limited in our
>choices if we want the reinforced tires in Vanagon sizes. Ok, I'm done.
>
>Charles
>'83.5 GL Westy
>
>On Thu, 23 Jan 1997, mdstockr wrote:
>
>> I am a big fan of putting the most tire possible on a vehicle.
>>
>> Plus, Volkswagon/Audi typically undertires their vehicles.
>>
>> Therefore, I recommend using reinforced tires on Vanagons.
>>
>> As for EV's, I have no idea what they take. But, if VW specifies reinforced tires, I
would
>> comply.
>>
>> As for Conti tires, I can not recommend them. I am not satisfied at all with their
quality.
>>
>> My wife purchased an Audi Quattro several years ago. This car had Conti's and whenever
>> there was snow on the road, the car would wander all over the road! Very unstable. Even
>> though the tires only had 10k miles on them, I put a new set of Michelins on it. The
car's
>> been wonderful in snow ever since.
>>
>> I always recommend Michelin, Dunlop and Yokohama tires. But, I don't know if Dunlop and
>> Yokohama make reinforced tires for this market.
>>
>> --- On Thu, 23 Jan 1997 14:44:37 -0600 hal <HDROTH@brownvm.brown.edu> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > To MD Stocker:
>> >
>> > Given your experience in the tire testing business, what
>> >would you personally put non-reinforced tires on a Vanagon or EV? I ask
>> >this because of Ric's new posting and because last year I looked into
>> >buying a set of Nokian All -weather tires for the EV and decided against
>> >it because they were NOT reinforced. The dealer's handbook actually listed
>> >the EV 206/65/15 size but gave a non-reinforced tire for it that could
>> >take about 1500 lbs for maximum load. But after discussions here and with
>> >my local mechanic, I decided not to buy them and went back to the replacement
>> >reinforced Conti's (an average all around tire with a great warranty). So
>> >any advice you could offer would be interesting.
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >
>> >Hal Roth
>> >'93 EV
>> >'87 Audi 4k
>>
>> -----------------End of Original Message-----------------
>>
>> ________________________________________________
>>
>> Michael Stocker <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
>> North Canton, Ohio, USA
>> LiMBO / GASS
>> 8:19:03 PM 1/23/97
>> ________________________________________________
>>
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Michael Stocker <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
North Canton, Ohio, USA
LiMBO / GASS
7:30:21 AM 1/24/97
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