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Subject:Mixing tire treads on 84 Vanagon?
From:Michael Sheridan
Date:Wed, 26 Dec 2001 10:39:13 -0400

Dear friends:

Sorry for the double posting, I realized after I sent this the first time,
that I should have a better subject line to get a response to my
question........

I currently have 6 month old Uniroyal Laredo AWP (195 75R14) tires on the
front of my 84 Vanagon Camper. I need to replace my rear tires and am
thinking of getting Bridgestone Dueler A/T D693 for added snow and off-road
traction. Can you advise me about the following:

1. Is it bad for road handling to mix tire types like this?

2. What pressure do you recommend for these tires for best wet road handling?

3. Do you advise rotating these tires for longer life? ( I would put the
Bridgestones on the front during the summer months)

Thanks for your input and happy holidays,
Michael Sheridan

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