Date:         Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:06:05 +0000
Reply-To:     John Welsh <jwelsh29@IDT.NET>
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From:         John Welsh <jwelsh29@IDT.NET>
Subject:      Re: power loss with taller tires ??????
Comments: To: Brian & Paula Rhodaback <prbrrh@PROAXIS.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Brian & Paula Rhodaback wrote:
>  i have picked the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A's size 27x8.5 14
> C RWL and i need to  know how much power loss i will have

Brian, Paula, and Vana-Goners,

You will definitely feel a loss of responsiveness and hill-climbling
ability.  And you will definitely be tough-as-nails on dirt trails.
That's the trade-off.  Best of luck!

John Welsh, San Diego
87 Syncro Westfalia GL
81 Triumph TR8

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