Date:         Tue, 2 Mar 1999 17:10:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Steve Tew <satew@MNINTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Tew <satew@MNINTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Question about Tires and Handling
Comments: To: Steve Frisbee <frisbee@ROCKETMAIL.COM>
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I used a Michelin LT in place of the stock recommended reinforced tires for
a couple of years and the crosswind resistance was ZERO.  It was a heck of a
job to keep on the road in even moderately gusty conditions, and  a steady
crosswind would cause enough chassis steer to fatigue me on a fairly short
drive of only a couple of hundred miles.

Since then I have used the MS 220 R70 x 14 Arizonian by Kelly with super
road manners.  Even stiff crosswind with high gusts is no problem.  Before,
it was honestly dangerous to be around traffic in those conditions.  Now
there is only moderate tug, but the steering stays dead on.  Very
reassuring, very comfortable.
Respectfully,
Steve Tew

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Frisbee <frisbee@ROCKETMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: Question about Tires and Handling


>There have been recommendations of Yokohama Y370 LT tires sized at
>195-75-14.  Will using this tire size affect speedo reading?
>
>Also, renewed availability of these tires has been mentioned.  Can
>anyone provide a concise summary on handling changes that occur when
>switching to these particular tires?
>
>Thanks,
>Steve Frisbee
>
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