I usually fit up one of the 87's with studded tires on all 4 wheels.
Still a little light on the rear, so I put in 2 or 3 bags of water
softener salt. (Easy to get out cleanly and I alway need it. )Handling
and performance is truly amazing. Makes me wish  for snowy roads. I've
never had a syncro, must be a blast.
These make a good deal of noise, so I do not use this vehicle on long
trips. I take 2 more  studded tires along on long trips and only put
them on the rear if I get into trouble. Won't steer or stop as well, but
t least it won't get stuck.On interstate highways, I usually don't run
into problems that last more than 12 hours or so.
I drove earlier buses for about10 years before getting the Vanagon, so
NO front end feels too light. The Vanagons rear end is too light for
serious off roading.
OH! ALWAYS have about 8 more lbs air pressure in the rear than the
front. That gives the front tires more bite.
Al
69 doublecab, Vanagons

Robert Cardo wrote:

>This is more than likely due to the rock hard D rated tires your running
>on the Van.
>A penalty for using the truck type no flex rubber.
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