Date:         Tue, 20 Oct 1998 19:32:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
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From:         Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
Subject:      Yokohama SD5 tire evaluation
Comments: To: Vanagon@vanagon.com
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I have used the Yokohama Superdigger 5 tires 195/75 14 for about 4000kms now
on my Syncro. I am very impressed with their grip in wet and off road
conditions. They do not slide easily and if they do, they are benign in
their handling. The tread has good self cleaning capbilities on gravel.

On dry roads they have good handling with adequate sidewall strength. They
are a bit noisier than regular all season and highway tires.

I have no experience in snow yet. I suspect that they are very good in snow
and not quite so good on ice. I cannot give any information about durability
yet.

If you are mainly on highways I would still recommend the Michelin LTX or
something similar. However I am positively impressed with the Superdigger so
far.

Björn

Björn Ratjen

Mill Bay, B.C. 

1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD
(1982 Vanagon Diesel)
1979 VW Bus (self- camperized)