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
>