I have used Comtrac and Winter Comtrac tires on my syncros. The summer ones wear very well. The winter ones are good as well and quieter than the Nokians I have used.

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> On Oct 24, 2016, at 11:27 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I've just run a few tanks of gas through my tintop 84 5 sp with new
> Vredistein comtrac tires on the rear(2 wd).  These were pointed out by
> Dennis...195/14 c , a commercial van tire.  They are fine at about $100
> each from tires easy.com...free delivery.
> 
>  I have to agree with Scott, who's always suggested "c" rears and "d"
> fronts...it does make the Vanagon handle well... The 195 size measures
> about 6" more in circumference than the 205-70R 14 Go Form brand I took
> off... approximately 10% higher gearing for my van...makes for more shifts
> on the highway at speed as I "baby" my aging ABA Jetta motor by NOT lugging
> it...55mph is now right at 3700rpm in 4th gear...so longer more substantial
> hwy grades find me in 4th more often, while 5th is about 10% lower
> revving... We'll see on fuel consumption, but I'm guessing it will decline
> a little from my past 25~...mpg.