for Syncro I use BFG LT215/75R15 T/A Ko2 on 15" rims
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2

and General Grabber A/TX LT27x8.5 R14 on 14" rims - on this tires they
sizes for 14", 15", 16"
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+A%2FTX

and Cooper Discoverer STT Pro LT225/75R16 on 16" rims
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Cooper&tireModel=Discoverer+STT+PRO

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 10:58 AM KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> I have a Syncro and I use it to haul stuff (with a trailer sometimes too).
> That’s a 16” tire, but I have 15” wheels. I tend to get Winter tires, as
> I’m in the mountains of WV, and good traction is vital, not just good to
> have. My driveway is 1.25 miles long, narrow, gravel, and icy in the
> winter. I was talking about tires that are load rated 100 or more, while
> your example is only load rated 97. My current Vredesteins are load rated
> 112, so I have no worries about carry a full load in the Vanagon.
>
> > On Feb 12, 2021, at 1:50 PM, Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > CONTINENTAL $121 each.
> > TRUECONTACT TOURStandard Touring All-Season
> >
> >    Size: 215/55R16 97H XL
> >    Style: Blackwall
> >    Eco Focus: EcoPlus+Technology
> >    Load Range: XL
> >    Serv. Desc: 97H
> >    UTQG: 800 A A
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of KIM BRENNAN
> > Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:30 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Search for tires
> >
> > So, the other day, instead of searching tire sites for vanagon tires…I
> searched for cargo van tires. Lots more choices than I expected. And most
> are load 100 rated (or better). Just something for folk to consider when
> looking for tires the next time. I still can’t get my preferred brand/tire
> in the USA (Vredestein Winter Comtrac 2), unless I go via eBay from Italy
> and pay through the nose, but Nokian has a similar winter tire that is
> available. Not the 225/70R15 size, but the 215/75R15, which is acceptable.
> My current Vredesteins are still good for this winter, and probably through
> next summer…but for next winter I’ll have to be prepared. =
>