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Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 14 Dec 2004 21:14:16 -0500
As some of you know, it's not always easy to find tires that are safe for use on Busses at an affordable price...
Re: Tire rotating -- when?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 08:47:14 -0500
...She had them switch out the snow tires at the end of winter. She had two tires of one brand/design and two of...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:53:38 -0400
...Anyone try these from the Tire Rack... after rebate, seems like a great deal. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:02:05 -0400
Chris S., quoting long glowing GoWesty ad for Michelin HydroEdge 15" car tires, concludes... > Yes, 14'' passenger tires are deadly on a fully loaded...
Re: 6-ply tires???
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Oct 1994 13:46:22 -0500 (CDT)
> > > > > On Wed, 5 Oct 1994, John Ritchie wrote: > > > > IF the max cold inflation pressure on the tire's sidewall > > > > is LESS THAN what your...
Re: Tire pressure
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 07:09:55 -0500
>Hello Everone, Would like to some feed back on what would be the right >tire pressure to run in the tires of a 1982...
Re: Safety opinion tires
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:20:41 -0700
Rick, Here are some 14" snow tires: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1172_1408/nokian_tire_185r_14_hakkapel iitta_c...
Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:04:12 -0500
What year and original tire fitment? There are two different tire carrier set ups from the factory. The clam shell and bars from the...
Kirkland tires
Historical mailing list - Dave M
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:26:00 +0100
...Kirtland Tire question > >First question: Are the COSTCO tires only available in the following >size? > >Kirkland Signature LT 2ply Radial Tires >LT195/75R14 >93...
A new tire thread-Serial number location
Historical mailing list - mike
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 20:49:49 -0700
Vanners, Perhaps some will remember that I had two left rear tires bubble and blow out on me within a couple of months. Now...
Re: Cold weather and flat tires
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:02:36 -0800
...Finding Hankook Tires Ellen, give Discount Tire a call. The can get the Hankooks and will normally match any other price. They could be...
Tires for a Westy
Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
Fri, 1 Nov 1996 08:45:17 -0500 (EST)
Hi I have a set of 195/60 winter tires on 14 inch rims. Are these too wide for a 1989 Westy? Do I...
Re: Vanagon Tires Database
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:03:00 -0700
...http://www.vanagon.com/info/tires/ http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/Tires.shtml http://www.hrps.demon.nl/jwbus/T2-tires.htm http://www...
Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:39:37 -0700
Truck tires will say LT on them, usually. Passenger car tires really don't make it. The Bilsteins are good so it's probably...
Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:53:08 -0700
...Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report > Volks, > > I've been working on a Vanagon Tire Guideline Report for a few months. > > http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires...
Re: Tires: 185 vs 195
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:45:25 -0500
Theoretically, it the two tires have the same aspect ratio, it's a percentage difference of the two sizes. 195/185 * 100 = 5 percent...
Re: ADTT
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 00:28:26 -0500
...Busch wrote: >Yes, Another Damn Tire Thread. >I just got back from Discount Tire (trying to track down a >speed/wheel/bearing related noise...
Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:43:47 -0500
> Paul Borghese wrote: > > > Hi everyone, > > So what is the advantage of buying the larger rims? I know it will make > > buying tires easier as...
Re: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:15:08 -0600
...Most of the 215/65x15 tires do not have a high enough load rating (tell me what tire has the correct rating if there...
Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:33:40 -0800
...all to get a wider tire in. on tires that are large diameter ..eventually they will contact the steering shaft on the driver's...
Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:35:27 -0500
At 10:06 AM 02/01/2000 -0800, BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: >Does the BFG All Terrain tire in the 27 x 8.5 size...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire��s!
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Fri, 24 May 2002 23:00:31 -0500
Ok--forgive me for the gross example of the semi tires running low air pressure and the side walls and casings failing---- Got a...
Re: Tires & Rims in (Western) Canada - Calgary
Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:17:53 -0400
I also use the same tire. Absolutely great. Never had a challenge at all. Thanks Dennis. A set of five 14's will go...
Spare Tire Replacment
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:36:29 -0400
All this talk of old tires prompted me to go look at my spare tire in my '83. It looks to be from the...
Re: Tire Holder?
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 15:08:07 -0700
...Tire Holder? I will submit a contrasting opinion. I mean, what is wrong with a standard Vanagon 14" steel wheel and tire put up...
Re: Nytrogen and tires
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:49:49 -0700
...you check your gauge and pump in air until you get 40psi - let's say with hot tires (after a long run on highway...
Tires
Historical mailing list - Angela&Will
Mon, 08 Jul 1996 19:24:49 -0400
I too have been searching for a good set of tires for the Westy, but without any honest reviews I am lost. There is...
Re: Tire vendors
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:18:11 -0800
...I think there are four Nokian models of tires there , on sale .. and pick which one is right for your use .. you know.......................a...
Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:29:59 -0500
---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > some people are runnig studless winter tires year round, in vanagon load > ratings. That works really well...
Re: Winter tire option
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:59:42 +0000
...Winter tire option To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On 12/18/06, Dennis Haynes wrote: > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental...
Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report -
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:30:21 +0000
...Reinforced tires are designated on the Sidewall by the letters "RF", extra load tires with the letters "XL". Reinforced and XL tires require need...
Re: Tire observation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:14:56 -0500
...I suspect he sells tires but doesn't know tires. If this is the correct tire they are selling today for $67 plus shipping...
Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:53:33 -0800
...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=70 > > A light truck tire rated for 1520 (1/2 the Synchro rear GAWR) would...
Tires and spare tire compartment gas can
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:09:12 -0700
...Goodrich tires from Winston today. I decided to get the spare out to drive the van to the Winston tire facility from the grocery...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:37:04 -0700
...after rebate, seems like a great > deal. > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Defender > &partnum=07TR4DEF > > Load rating should be...
Wheels-Wheels-Wheels
Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:43:47 -0700
Vanoganders, Since we've been talking a lot about tires lately, I thought I chime in with an interesting sighting of my own. The...
Re: 14" tires, report...
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:04:42 -0800
...Did you order the Vredestein Comtrac All Season or Winter tire? Neil. On 11/22/16, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > Discount Tire...
Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sat, 1 Sep 2012 10:06:35 -0500
My tires are Hankooks. The 185R14C is on the tire, near the rim, in about 1" tall letters/numbers, distinct from all the small...
Re: Better handling in windy conditions?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:07:23 +1200
For passenger vans the best bet is low-profile tires (45-50%) on 17-18" wheels. These tires should be rated for heavy cars...
Re: Best Tire Pressures for Nokian C2s?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:09:10 -0600
I hate to try to cheat and not do any calculations or draw on my tires (It's a bit snowy in chicago for...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:24:27 -0900
...I will need new tires before then, is it time for another tire thread?:-) Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER...
Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:44:46 -0800
Most of the tire companies provide a spec chart for a given model of tire. Among the other data provided is a range of...
Re: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:34:59 -0700
...PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING BEFORE > PURCHASING THE MICHELIN > X-One OR MX4 TIRES THAT GOWESTY SELLS > > 1. Look at the tire specs at Tirerack...
Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:59:46 -0700
...Take reasonable efforts to protect your toes when removing > spare tire! > > Check for clearance between Spare-Tire: Radiator Hoses and the Steering > Rod. > > Van...
Re: new tires today!!!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 8 Jul 2005 12:07:18 -0700
...But if you want to see actual user reviews on many Vanagon Tires ... Go here: http://roadhaus.com/tires.html I hope this helps...
Re: What tires for 91 Westy?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:12:10 -0400
...Also, of course, the tire must handle VW's recommended tire inflation. This alone disqualifies most non-reinforced passenger-car tires for use on...
Re: Fwd: What tires for 91 Westy?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 21 Oct 2006 14:48:41 -0400
> Isn't the "95T" the load and speed rating for your tires. > Check the Vanagon.com tire information page, I think "95" is > close...
Re: reinforced tire
Historical mailing list - Frank
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:59:58 -0700
If there is one place where you don't want to be cheap, it's tires. My $0.02 Frank '89 Carat ----- Original Message...
Re: Mixing tire treads on 84 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:11:56 -0600
Michael, I am only aware of the incompatibility of bias-ply and radial tires when used on the same axle. Mixing treads and tire...
Re: Inexpensive tires in the proper load range
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:35:27 -0500
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 has how to read the tire codes. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 3/16...
Re: Our Trip Report -Reply - Special tires for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 17:39:30 -0400
Yau-Man Chan wrote... >...He then proceed to >lecture me on the fact that Vanagon requires especial >sidewall reinforced tires... He said that the...
Re: Wheels/tires for travel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:03:01 -0500
Actually, unless you are going to a larger overall diameter tire, a 15 or 16 inch makes the available selections even worse. The major...
Nytrogen and tires
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:32:04 -0400
Hi folks, this time of year I have a hard time keeping my tire pressure content. the temperatures outside vary greatly. I recently learned...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:28:25 -0700
> It is, as Joel says, a matter of intelligently adjusting based on what feels > good for that particular tire. Les Schwab, the chain I...
Re: maximum tire load question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:55:27 -0700
...In > reviewing load data for several different tires, I see two different values > given for the same tire. The maximum load may be given...
Re: Interesting Tire Info
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:26:35 -0700
It is not just TireRack saying they are for trailer use. The Discount Tire website now says it too, along with many others. I...
Re: Tires--Les Schwab Z800 Ultra
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sat, 6 Mar 1999 19:56:00 -0500
...The wider your tires, the more prone to hydroplaning they will be. Skinnier tires seperate the water, larger tires cant push it all away...
Re: Michelin MXT for the vanagon
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Wed, 8 Jul 1998 19:38:57 -0700
Hi Michael, We recently bought a set of 205 70 R14 Michelin MXT tires for our '90 vanagon. These tires do have "MXT" stamped...
Re: Agilis 61 - Ply Rating
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 06:15:10 GMT
Volks - I know people get tired of tires, but I have seen several comments on ply ratings that indicate there is a lot of...
re: Ron's tire FAQ
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:25:04 -0500 (EST)
Ron- At least one of the two tires that you reccomend for the EuroVan are not all season tires. I don't know about...