

| Subject: | Re: Search for tires |
| From: | Dan N |
| Date: | Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:53:35 -0800 |
now I have a question... Is having Peloquin on a Syncro is redundant? because it already has a VC in the front and some have diff-lock in the rear... Thanks for educating me.. On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 6:24 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Syncros have more tolerance for larger tires than 2WD. The larger tire you > are using makes it possible to get more than adequate load ratings. Making > the transition to 16 or 17 inch wheels changes the designs of tires > available. You get to move from standard or truck stuff to true high > performance modern choices. Going to 18 inch or larger reduces choices and > increases cost. I throw this out there for the benefit of those looking for > wheel-tire upgrades. If doing the investment now why not get the most out > of it? > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of KIM > BRENNAN > Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 11:14 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Search for tires > > Ah, you mentioned the Peloquin. My 91 non-GL Syncro has the Limited Slip > Locking Differential in the rear. So equipped with snow tires, it’s pretty > hardy in the winter. Of course, I also have disc brakes in the rear which > was the primary reason for originally upgrading to 15” wheels. I’ve never > really felt a need to go larger as I’ve been able to always find > appropriately load rated tires for my fleet. I use this van mostly in the > winter, so tend to keep winter tires on it year round. During warmer times, > the Chevy Bolt gets most of my miles…until the VW ID Buzz becomes available. >
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