Based on Dennis's recommendation (I think), I am going with the Nokian
eNTYRE and found a pretty good price point on the 205/70/15 XL (load rating
102) via eBay.  Free shipping, delivered today, I think they were around
$71 each.

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 5:31 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> I agree. I offered that opinion for those planning wheel upgrades for the
> future.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Chris Szpejankowski
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 12:00 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Nokian WRC tires no more?
>
> Yeah, but I'm not ditching my genuine SA wheels for tires. ;-)
>
>
> http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/media/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/SyncroSunset1200_zps10fcfee7.jpg.html
>
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia 10 sie 2015 o godz. 23:42 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> napisał(a):
>
> > This is why I don't like the 15 inch wheel size. For Syncros I like the
> 215/65/16 or 235/60-16. 27 inch diameter. For 2WD I stay with 225/60-16.
> Due to availability of American Racing 17 inch wheels I have also been
> using 225/55-17 for 2WD and 235/55-17 for Syncros. These sizes are all
> available in extra load rated versions.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Chris Szpejankowski
> > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:48 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Nokian WRC tires no more?
> >
> > This would work on a 2WD Vanagon. I have Syncro Westfalia with an ABA
> block conversion. I need a bit more load rating and bite. :-)
> >
> > I think the Nokian WR C3 might work, although they are directional.
> >
> > The WRC Van tires I currently have are excellent 4-season performers,
> even in hot GA summers. They are quiet and have a great ride.  Did I
> mention quiet?  They are that good.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> > Dnia 10 sie 2015 o godz. 20:27 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> napisał(a):
> >
> >> Try this tire from Tires easy.com.
> >>
> >>
> http://www.tires-easy.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?s_p=Sumitomo-HTR-A_S-P02-205_65R15XL-99V&details=Ordern&typ=R-283810&cart_id=63760804.135.5546&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Quer=65&Felge=15&weiter=30&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=135&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL
> >>
> >> Don't be alarmed by the 99 load index. This type tire reaches it full
> rated carrying capacity at 41 or 42 psi. The truck tire only has its full
> capacity at the maximum inflation. This is due mostly to the extra heat
> buildup in that type of tire. This is an all season tire and the price is
> right.
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
> >> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 1:37 PM
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> Subject: Nokian WRC tires no more?
> >>
> >> I have Nokian WRC 4 season tires in 205/65R15 size. They have 102 load
> rating and are just about perfect in every aspect. Does anyone know if
> these are not produced any longer?  I can't find them anywhere but they are
> listed on Nokian website.
> >>
> >> Chris.
> >>
> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>

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