For now... and i try a lot of Vanagon each week with all kind of tire, the
Continental Vanco are dificult to beat as for handling, even in heavy rain
and wind.
http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/body105.jpg

I have the 15in version,  different "shape wise" than the 14in.  I have the 205.

With the Subi engine i had no choice to go for a solid tire and 15 or 16in
wheels.

I also likie the Vred but they are more and more dificult to get.

Ben
ps.: i hate tire thread :-)

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:27:48 +0000, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
>Can't tell you about the Hankooks, but I put Continental Vanco 8's on my
'84 Westy, got the 205 size, mounted on alloys, and I am VERY satisfied with
them. No "squirrely" handling at all. I got them from Tire Rack, about
$90.00 each   Jeff