The tires I use have pretty beefy tread blocks, which is where I think the
squirm is coming from.  Interesting that someone else with the same size has
the same situation, though.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "BRENT CHRISTENSEN" <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires

> Very interesting.  I wonder if that "squirm" is induced by the taller
> sidewalls...
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl Wolz [mailto:wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 6:29 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
>
>
> I use 27x6.50 14s myself, although they're made by Kelly Springfield, and
> I've noticed the same thing.  Also for a few miles after rotating.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steven G Wacker" <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 2:34 PM
> Subject: Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
>
>
> > Brent, yes they fit,although it is a little tight. I use a spacer
between
> > the spare carrier and the frame so the bolt is solid against the frame
> > without bending the carrier. I also covered all the hoses that are
rubbed
> > by the spare with duct tape. I don't think it makes any real difference,
> > but I did it anyway. I've had these tires for over a year now and like
> > them very much. When they were new, they were very squirley, scary on
> > curves and in cross winds. Now I don't notice them at all, so either I
am
> > used to them or they have worn enough that they feel solid. Costco
didn't
> > put down the odometer reading, but I'm sure I have around 20k on them
and
> > they look like they are good for 20k more. Paid $75 each at Costco. You
> > will like the look and off road performance.
> >
> >
> > Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
> > San Marcos, Ca
> > 90 Carat
> > 86 Syncro x 2
> > 86 Audi 5000 Quattro
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 1 Feb 2000 10:06:51 -0800 BRENT CHRISTENSEN
> > <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM> writes:
> > > Does the BFG All Terrain tire in the 27 x 8.5 size fit into the spare
> > > tire
> > > well under the front end?
> > >
> > > Time to replace the boring 185/75-14C street tires for some tires
> > > befitting
> > > the Syncro...
> > >
> > > Brent Christensen
> > > '89 GL Syncro Westy
> > > Santa Barbara, CA
> >
>