Date:         Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:15:19 -0400
Reply-To:     Joe Wagner <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Joe Wagner <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
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  COuld anyone recommend a aggresive off road, or winter / snow
  tire for the 14" Syncro.

               Eric

On Fri, 26 Sep 1997, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> I would use those tires on all four corners. Larger tires on the rear will
> change the caster angle of the front wheels.  Can make handling scary.  Been
> there, done that.  I have the Wrangle Aquatreads on my Syncro.  Excellent all
> around tire.  Dunlop Rover GTX is also HR speed rated.  Should provide crisp
> handling.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Vanagon mailing list  On Behalf Of Jack Ck
> Sent:   Friday, September 26, 1997 2:15 AM
> To:     Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> Subject:        Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon
>
> Hi,
> I like to know if there is gonna be serious safety implications if I use
> different tire sizes between the front and rear.
>
> I have 215/60 14" at all 4 corners now, I am thinking of putting 215/70
> 14" sport utility tires at the back to improve traction in snow.
> Thinking of the Dunlops Rovers or the Goodyear GS-A tires.
>
> Any advice?
>