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• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700
  Worn bushings and tie rods make a big difference in your van's stability. Proper tires and inflation pressures (~55psi+) help too. My '84...
• The van in snow
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 23:29:53 -0800
  ...IMHO all vans suck compared to cars in directional stability. If the van gets into tail spinning on ice, kiss it good bye. I...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 23:39:54 +1200
  >2 Threads come to mind- shocks & tires! > >My 84 Westy is fine for my non racing background in cross winds w/ >better shocks(Bilsteins...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:02:06 -0700
  ...Don't push ME around..Van directional stability > 2 Threads come to mind- shocks & tires! > > My 84 Westy is fine for my non racing...
• Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:44:38 -0700
  ...am working on the remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional stability..relative term "Poor"... I did almost get stuck on a dry...
• General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:42:55 -0700
  My understanding of why the Vanagon has something closer to 50/50 weight distribution was VW's response to "alleged" poor Bay directional stability...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:16:55 -0600
  ...am > working on the > remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional > stability..relative > term "Poor"... > I did almost get stuck on a dry...
• Nokian: Finally, good 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 09:40:00 -0500
  ...Cool looking directional tread pattern similar to a Formula 1 rain tire. What a difference! Stability, turn-in, high speed cornering, all much improved...
• Re: Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Nokian Hakka C
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:54:56 -0400
  ...that they are directional, making tire > rotation > a little tedious over the long haul > on a Syncro. The difference in stability between them and...
• Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:27:45 -0400
  ...However, the directional stability is much worse. Crosswinds are now treacherous, and getting passed by a semi is a new adventure. I tried several...
• Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:40:13 -0700
  I've deleted the digest in which someone suggested I might up my tire pressure to help with directional stability. So I can't...
• Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 May 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...Recently I have been unhappy with the directional stability of my 84 GL. I went through switching tires with The List, and that certainly...
• Re: Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Nokian Hakka C
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:52:51 -0600
  ...that they are directional, making tire rotation a little tedious over the long haul on a Syncro. The difference in stability between them and...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:26:00 -0700
  ...On 5/11/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > > Another rookie Vanagon question. > Recently I have been unhappy with the directional stability of...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 22:44:02 -0800
  ...IMHO all vans suck compared to cars in directional stability. If the van gets spinning on ice, kiss it good bye. I would take...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:03:22 +0000
  ...am working on the > remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional stability..relative > term "Poor"... > I did almost get stuck on a dry...
• Re: repost: studded snowtire test
  Historical mailing list
  8 Nov 1994 11:50:16 GMT
  ...Specially the directional stability on roads with lots of track-wear. The old tire was bad, the new one is amongst the best in...
• Re: Significant improvement: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:51:03 -0700
  ...Less wind deflection I've deleted the digest in which someone suggested I might up my tire pressure to help with directional stability. So...
• Re: weight distribution was:Some Clarifications
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:08:14 +1300
  The problem is, truck tires are designed to last long (cost-effectiveness for commercial users), not to give good grip or directional stability. No...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 15:23:09 -0700
  ...My older mercedes will easily carve through a pothole filled curve at 60 mph ...as nice as you like, smoother ride, perfect directional stability...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:08:13 -0800
  ...system that works well, in all > departments - ride, > handling, corning ability, directional stability, traction, > good turn-in, > etc. > Just saying I'd be careful...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:52:05 -0700
  ...At home, I've found it has a lot less directional stability going up wet steep hills, probably because the weight distribution leaves the...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
  ...David --- Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET> wrote: > Another rookie Vanagon question. > Recently I have been unhappy with the directional stability of my 84 GL...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:56:15 -0500
  ...I'm sure they will be scared out of their minds as they blast down the interstate with freight-train like directional stability, oblivious...
• Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:32:37 -0700
  ...However, the directional stability is much worse. Crosswinds > are now treacherous, and getting passed by a semi is a new adventure. I > tried several...
• Re: trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:34:22 -0700
  ...Higher tire pressures gave me acceptable directional stability this time down US 395..#58psi front and ~#54psi rear, right in keeping with the weight...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2007 07:51:14 -0400
  ...Fri, 11 May 2007 21:45:43 -0700 > >Another rookie Vanagon question. > Recently I have been unhappy with the directional stability of my 84...
• Re: Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:01:28 -0700
  ...do like I did and invent your own; they have little directional stability otherwise and require lots of effort and concentration to keep going...
• Re: 15" tire pressures?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:51:40 -0700
  ...roll rates and roll centers are different than stability, or lack thereof, related to tires, wheels etc. But don't believe me, OK ? ----- Original...
• Re: trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:25:50 -0700
  ...Higher tire pressures gave me acceptable directional > stability this time down US 395..#58psi front and ~#54psi rear, right in > keeping with the weight...
• Re: Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:29:49 -0500
  ...However, the directional stability is much worse. Crosswinds >> are now treacherous, and getting passed by a semi is a new adventure. I >> tried several...
• Re: 15" tire pressures?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:33:29 -0400
  ...2008/7/31 Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> > yuck yuck. > roll rates and roll centers are different than stability, or lack thereof, > related...
• Re: Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:33:38 -0700
  ...do like I did and invent your own; they have little directional stability otherwise and require lots of effort and concentration to keep going...
• Re: 2wd Bilstein shocks, do they wear out?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:42:43 -0700
  ...But particularly straight line tracking .....and general directional stability - like 'stellar' in that department. those tires are twice as much tire as many others...
• Re: trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:14:56 -0700
  ...Higher tire pressures gave me acceptable directional = stability this time down US 395..#58psi front and ~#54psi rear, right in = keeping with the weight...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressure: BFG AT 215/70-16 on '87 2wd Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:45:33 -0400
  ...The non-rib tread also takes away from directional stability. Increasing the caster angle will help make the van want to travel straight. Be...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
  ...system that works well, in all departments - ride, handling, corning ability, directional stability, traction, good turn-in, etc. Just saying I'd be careful...
• Dual control ? Minimal Van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:31:01 -0700
  ...recall saying..."You GM truck vehicle may encounter catastrophic loss of directional stability" or some such... What a good thing that wheel didn't...
• Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:43:57 -0700
  ...a half-smart driver behind the wheel - to ensure decent handling, directional stability, and good cornering ...and good tires of course, of proper vanagon...
• Re: Craiglist Find -- 85 VW Vanagon GL W/ Subaru 6 Conversion - $12500 (Decat...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:18:40 -0700
  ...and that pointy back end of the AW top ......gives a slight arrow affect and helps with directional stability. 85 is the 'first good...
• Re: Dual control ? Minimal Van content.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:47:07 -0700
  ...recall saying..."You GM truck vehicle > may > encounter catastrophic loss of directional stability" or some such... > > What a good thing that wheel didn't...
• Tires and wheels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:43:09 -0500
  ...If mostly dry highway, ribs type tires offer quiet and directional stability. Dennis
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:41:45 -0700
  ...They put an over-the-top 7+ degrees of caster in the front to create more directional stability, but gave it that extra-solid...
• Re: Tires and wheels!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:05:32 -0500
  ...If mostly dry highway, ribs type tires offer quiet and directional stability. Dennis
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:51:56 -0700
  ...i.e ..............good straight line tracking, good 'turn in' and good cornering stability with not too much understeer. When I do have a huge...
• Re: 2wd Bilstein shocks, do they wear out?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:03:21 -0700
  ...But particularly straight line > tracking .....and general directional stability - like 'stellar' in that > department. > those tires are twice as much tire as many others...
• Re: Tire pressure '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:43:28 -0700
  ...out...the shock swap was probably the biggest thing for improving directional stability, drive-ability....no wallowing around.... Tires: Get some with the proper...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:07:34 -0700
  ...I mention motorcycles in a discussion on anything like this ..since motorcycles are 'very ready' to have directional input and control with engine power...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:26:05 -0700
  ...No |>> all-season tire - not even the Hankooks - can compare with a good |>> directional snow tire when driving on snow and ice. The |Nokian...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:12:12 -0400
  ...i.e ..............good straight line tracking, good 'turn in' and good cornering stability with not too much understeer. When I do have a huge...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 May 2010 13:51:45 -0700
  ...Immediate improvement in directional and cornering stability... which is how some people rate tires in their mind, like how well they work and how...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:25:38 -0400
  ...Traction tires do not have the same rubber to road contact and the aggressive tread does not offer the same directional stability as a...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:45:02 -0500
  ...No > >> all-season tire - not even the Hankooks - can compare with a good > >> directional snow tire when driving on snow and ice. The Nokian...
• Re: Tire Choice Question (long piggy-back question)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:10:48 -0400
  ...First, the open tread design actually pprovides less contact patch for street driving and it does not provide the directional stability of a straight...
• Re: High top
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:12:38 -0800
  ...move the center of pressure aftward a bit ...and that helps directional stability - and I believe it. I also note that the flat top...
• Re: The Tire Replacement Manual
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 3 Nov 2017 17:26:15 -0700
  ...The non-rib tread design also takes away > from directional stability. It’s all about goals and compromises. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > *From:* David McNeely [mailto:davmcneely40...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...The wider track and increased wheelbase are designed to give the Vanagon greater stability than its predecessors, as well as help reduce susceptibility to...