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From: Warren Chapman

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Sent: 4/11/01 4:44:08 AM

Subject: Re: bridgestone tire opinion

I have a set of Dueler AT's on a Syncro.   I don't like them at all.

 

I find them to be very noisy on the highway.  They really sing.

 

I also find them to be more unstable in crosswind conditions that the

Michelins which I have on another van.

 

So Michelins are the best? I recently bought an '87 Westy that has tires (195/75-R14) with a load rating of 'C'  mounted on the stock steel wheels. From what I have read, this is the wrong [load rating] tire for this van. This might explain the white knuckle drive I experienced through the gusty high desert a few weeks ago! NOT FUN!

    Anyone know what is the best set up to use for tires/wheels? I am considering a set of 15" steel or alloy wheels to allow a lower profile tire and hopefully better handling and driving characteristics. However, I do occasionally take the van off road. Have not got stuck...yet. Thanks in advance!