Where does one buy the Nokians?  And if one drove on more than usual gravel but not winter use, what tire would you recommend?  
 
> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:17:17 -0700
> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM
> Subject: Re: Tire recommends for 15" rims for 2 wheel drive '91 Westy
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> The Michilin Agilles 205/65 R 15C ...
> love them on my Adventurewagon.
> A summer and rain tire for sure ...
> but an incredible strong, stiff sidewall. awesome tire and just right size
> in my opion.
> Can't recommend them highly enough practically.
> 
> I agree on the hydroedge, though I gaterh those do all right generally(
> VERY smooth rolling ...just drove on a new set recently ) ..
> but maybe not fully up to vanaogn spec.
> 
> The other tire I would be interested in ...
> though is better saved for winter use I think is the Nokian Hakkapalita.
> Any excuse to get those for winter use/ extended gravel road etc...
> I'd want a set of those for sure.
> 
> For pavement 3 season and wet pavement ...the Agilles.
> 205/65 R 15C is a 'perfect' size.
> 
> when I put Agilles in this size on 15 inch SA steel rims...
> all of suden the front HD shocks seemed to be really working .
> they felt 'very ordinary' with 14 inch tires.
> 
> 15 inch is a very strandared size all-around good wheel size.
> Lots of cap cars run black steel wheels, with high performance tires on 15
> inch wheels.
> Stock Cars might still run on 15 inch wheels.
> 
> 16's are fine too, but 15 is what Vanagons should have had, and what they
> use in South Africa on their Vanagons.
> it's 'just right' for vanagons.
> if you have a spare tire clam shell for vans that had 205/70 R 14 tires ...
> like Carats and US model syncro's ..at least the later ones ,
> that clam shell holds a 205/65 R 15C .
> 
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "gneiss9" <gneiss9@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:47 PM
> Subject: Tire recommends for 15" rims for 2 wheel drive '91 Westy
> 
> 
> > Hi guys/gals with 15" rims on a 2 wheel drive Vanagon: Who has tires
> > that they can highly recommend? I am leaning towards the Agillis just
> > because that's what's offered at Van Cafe, seems to be popular and
> > seems to be legal option regarding load rating for our heavy Vans.
> > Other options seem to be the Michelin MTX, & Nokian Hakkapalita.
> >
> > The last thing I want is to be investigated by Transport Canada or
> > the TSB if ever involved in an accident and being told that "your
> > tires are not approved for your type of vehicle Son..." (Thus my
> > reason to stay away from the HydroEdge).
> >
> > Has anyone out there tried different rubber on a 15" rim and had
> > better/worse results/handling/wear/etc...?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any advice,
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Trevor Reynolds
> >
> > "SEN"
> > '91 GL 2Wheel drive, AT, Westy.