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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Don Hanson
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 11:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Tires, just this one brand, not the whole thread...

...Or am I just being weird thinking an overgrown shoebox ought to not
"careen down the road" when it is windy?..I don't recall behavior like that
with the old Michelins..or at least not such alarming behavior that it makes
driving on a windy day a real chore rather than still somewhat fun..Gives
new meaning to "white knuckle driving" trying to keep between the lines on a
windy, trucky, crowded road..
  Opinions? Comments?
  Don Hanson
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Don,
My opinion is you will notice sway in a vanagon, period.  Better shocks,
bigger wheels with wider tires will clearly make it better, but not
eliminate it.  It's a box, not a Porsche!  Some differences will be noticed
with different tread patterns.  This assumes all are properly inflated with
adequate load rating, which I assume would be OK with most "LT" rated tires.
I say take 'em back if you don't like them.  I would guess you would get a
better ride on the road with a "less aggressive" tread pattern as more
rubber is on the road, so short of going to 15" or 16" wheels and tires,
pick a different tread pattern.

Rich