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Subject:Re: 15" tire suggestions please (a retry)
From:Robert Fisher
Date:Wed, 14 Jul 2004 04:00:41 -0700

You have a dually Vanagon? Cool!
Pics?

(haha)

Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hockin" <dochockin@TELUS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 9:26 PM
Subject: 15" tire suggestions please (a retry)

> So, the first time I sent this I forgot to include a subject line.  I
> also provided no info on what I'm running now.
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> Currently I have Kirkland LT 195/75R14 on the back and BFGoodrich
> Commercial AT LT 195/75R14 on the back.
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> I have searched the archives and not really found much of any help
> (maybe I'm using the wrong search terms.)
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> Much appreciation to any that can help me out.
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> Kirk Hockin
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> '83 Westy "Ariolimax"
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kirk Hockin [mailto:dochockin@telus.net]
> Sent: July 11, 2004 1:33 PM
> To: (Vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
> Subject:
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> Greetings Listees,
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> Not to open a kettle of fish or a can of worms..  But, I just acquired a
> set of 15' rims from Fastforward.ca (mmmmm, shiny new wheels!).  I'm
> wondering if anyone would like to p-mail me with recommendations for
> tires.  I'm looking for something up to factory specs for load rating,
> something that will improve handling over the 14's I have (especially in
> crosswinds, I hate being a kite), something that will still be
> functional on gravel back roads (logging roads) and something that will
> not affect the speedometer reading too much.  Money, while a
> consideration, is not my primary concern; I'd rather pay more for higher
> quality (I'll buy cheap speakers or seat covers, but I'm not into cheap
> tires..).
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> Again, I'm not looking to start another tire debate, please p-mail me
> your opinions.
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> Thanks!
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> Kirk Hockin
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> '83 Westy "Ariolimax"

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