Vanagon List;

I have a disappointing e-bay story that hopefully will have a happy ending.
Over the past several months I have been purchasing alloy wheels off e-bay
to make a complete set for my '91 vanagon.  The first set of four that I
bought off e-bay were advertised as two in good condition two with slight
curb rash.  Well, I will be more honest and tell you that it looked like
someone filed these two alloy wheels!  Anyway, at $100/wheel, I got taken.
I now have one of these left over and am willing to part with it for a
fraction of the cost, $25.00.  This wheel is usable but ugly.  I would like
to sell it to someone who has a need for one as a spare or wants a  bargain
priced alloy rim.
If you are interested, please e-mail me, I will box it and give you a total
price with shipping.
Thanks,
Toma

----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Reinhardt" <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 8:48 AM
Subject: Used Dunlop Tire Review

> For the archives...
> I just acquired a set of Carat 14" alloy wheels with slightly used
> Dunlop Radial Rover RV's on them.
> The tires still have at least 75% of their original tread. (15/32" when
> new.)
> Previously, my syncro Westy had BFG A/T's up front with almost no
> usable tread left, and Winston "Winner A/T's" on the back, with about
> 1/4" of usable tread. All tires mentioned are 27x8.50, old ones were on
> factory steel rims.
> Don't yell at me about the tire discrepancies. My V/C is old and dead
> already, in the less common doesn't-do-anything way.
> All tire pressures are 40/48 psi F/R.
>
> Cornering seems more stable.
> Dirt traction is much improved; I'm sure this is due to the more
> aggressive tread pattern.
> Hitting bumps, potholes, etc., seems somewhat less harsh, but no huge
> difference.
> Road noise is much louder, even though the BFG's are supposed to be
> very loud when worn. The difference is, the noise from the Dunlops is
> twofold: First, there is more vibration, but very low frequency and not
> too loud, and not unpleasant. Second, there is much, much more "highway
> hum", audible at speeds over 45mph, but you don't hear it at all with
> the windows up.
> Handling seems a little less precise, and a bit more twitchy. I find
> myself making more tiny course corrections than before. It's not
> annoying, but it is noticeable.
> Overall, I like these a lot, and it's good to have some tread for the
> Winter. But when they wear out, I'm likely going to get another set of
> BFG's.