Thought I would try one and the flange was cocked enough that it was unusable.Are they all like that or do I have a unusual one. Is it worth getting a exchange?Mike

> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:01 -0400
> From: LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: vanagon Digest - 9 Aug 2015 (#2015-257)
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
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> There are 2 messages totalling 128 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
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>   1. Kumho Venture tires? Loud? (2)
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> 
> Date:    Sun, 9 Aug 2015 21:59:19 -0400
> From:    Chris Szpejankowski <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
> 
> I ran 225/60r16 and other larger sizes tires on my previous Westy with no il=
> l effects. Panic braking was actually improved due to increased traction ove=
> r skinny stock 185 tires.=20
> 
> Just looking to hear from people who used Kumho Venture tires. Nokian WRC Ca=
> rgo tires ride extremely well and are very quiet even when worn.  I'd like t=
> o keep those attributes if I can.=20
> 
> http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/truck-suv/2DAD4945-E708-43A2-ADF1-0A43=
> 551871B2
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Wys=C5=82ane z iPhone'a
> 
> Dnia 9 sie 2015 o godz. 18:42 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> napisa=
> =C5=82(a):
> 
> > What size are you looking to use and what is the intended use? An "All Ter=
> rain" tire will not be as good on wet roads (too much void ratio) and while t=
> hey look aggressive they are not as good as a real winter tire on snow and i=
> ce, especially light snow or ice covered roads. They can usually push throug=
> h deep fluffy snow but once going nothing like a winter capable tire to help=
>  you stop and steer. Also keep in mind the effect taller tires have on geari=
> ng and braking if you have to original engine. The increased torque loading r=
> eally helps to reduce transmission life if you like to drive fast.=20
> >=20
> > Dennis
> >=20
> >=20
> > ----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of=
>  Chris Szpejankowski
> > Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:21 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
> >=20
> > My beloved Nokian WRC tires are nearing the end. I'm looking into taller o=
> ptions for my Syncro. What is your opinion of these Kumho tires?  Are they l=
> oud?
> >=20
> > Chris.=20
> > Milton, '90 Syncro Westfalia
> >=20
> > Wys=C5=82ane z iPhone'a
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date:    Sun, 9 Aug 2015 23:41:08 -0400
> From:    Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
> 
> The 225/60-16 is amongst my favorite size for the 2WD vans. For even =
> better handling the 225/55-17 is also a winner. These sizes are only =
> about an inch larger in diameter than stock at ~26.6 inches. For 16 =
> wheels the smallest Kumho is about 29 inches. Just too much.=20
> 
> Dennis
> =20
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf =
> Of Chris Szpejankowski
> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 9:59 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
> 
> I ran 225/60r16 and other larger sizes tires on my previous Westy with =
> no ill effects. Panic braking was actually improved due to increased =
> traction over skinny stock 185 tires.=20
> 
> Just looking to hear from people who used Kumho Venture tires. Nokian =
> WRC Cargo tires ride extremely well and are very quiet even when worn.  =
> I'd like to keep those attributes if I can.=20
> 
> http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/truck-suv/2DAD4945-E708-43A2-ADF1-0=
> A43551871B2
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Wys=C5=82ane z iPhone'a
> 
> Dnia 9 sie 2015 o godz. 18:42 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> =
> napisa=C5=82(a):
> 
> > What size are you looking to use and what is the intended use? An "All =
> Terrain" tire will not be as good on wet roads (too much void ratio) and =
> while they look aggressive they are not as good as a real winter tire on =
> snow and ice, especially light snow or ice covered roads. They can =
> usually push through deep fluffy snow but once going nothing like a =
> winter capable tire to help you stop and steer. Also keep in mind the =
> effect taller tires have on gearing and braking if you have to original =
> engine. The increased torque loading really helps to reduce transmission =
> life if you like to drive fast.=20
> >=20
> > Dennis
> >=20
> >=20
> > ----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On =
> Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
> > Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:21 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
> >=20
> > My beloved Nokian WRC tires are nearing the end. I'm looking into =
> taller options for my Syncro. What is your opinion of these Kumho tires? =
>  Are they loud?
> >=20
> > Chris.=20
> > Milton, '90 Syncro Westfalia
> >=20
> > Wys=C5=82ane z iPhone'a
> 
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