We went with Bridgestone Turanza LS-Ts .. but we've got 15" wheels :-)
 Yes, what a diffference a tire makes!!

On Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:20:52 -0400, jesse johnson <jjmojo@blazenet.net> wrote:
> Hey All,
> Over the last few months i have followed most of the threads on tire
> issues.. brand suggestions... ect.... ect...
> I finally got around to buying new tires for my 89 carat... it was
> between the BF Goodrich tires and Bridgestone Dueler A/T's... i went
> with the Bridgestone because they got better reviews online and
> tirerack.com had a 50 dollar mail in rebate... just got them mounted
> today... One word describes the difference between the car tires that
> were on it and these light truck tires... WOW!!!!!!! The van rides firm
> but not harsh.. it's not loud at highway speed.. is super smooth and is
> light years better in crosswinds and going around corners.... This
> weekend I am installing new upper and lower ball joints , control arm
> bushings.. tie rods and german boge shocks... and a fresh 4 wheel
> alignment... it's should be great with the new tires.
> Just wanted to let anyone on the list contemplating getting the right
> tire for there van... DO IT! It's so worth it... Thanks all for your
> long and laborious conversations about finding the best tires for
> Vanagons.. pointed me in the right direction... if anyone wants to buy
> the Dueler A/T's the size is 27 8.5 14 for stock 14 inch vanagon
> rims...
> later all,
> jesse
> 89 carat 170,000 miles
> 86 scirocco 310,000 miles
>

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Tina and Yoel Crane
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