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Date:         Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:03:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Another tire question (yawn)
Comments: To: Dave <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

If you use a P-metric tire, (load range "B") you need to go to a 215/70-14
to maintain capacity, (1554 lbs. - 10 %).  For winter use, Snow tires are
always better than All - season (All = Compromise) and they should be
mounted on all fours.  How much snow do you really get?  My favorite snow is
the Blizzak from Bridgestone and it is available in the 215/70.  I am
currently running Goodyear Wrangler Aquatreads on my Syncro camper and I am
very pleased so far.  They are rated to hold 44psi which makes them ideal as
replacements for the original reinforced Michelins, (40 psi).


Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Dave <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, August 30, 1998 3:38 PM
Subject: Another tire question (yawn)




>I see a lot of discussion about tires for Syncros and Westfalias, but
>what is the best tire for a regular '91 Vanagon with alloy wheels.
>Can it use 'P' rated tires or does it need 'LT' rated tires?
>
>Where I live it snows in winter, do I need 2 sets of rear tires or will
>all-seasons do all year round?
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