Thanks Bruce - Kal Tire is about 1km away from me in Winnipeg so convenient … for now :)
Jeff

> On Jul 29, 2023, at 9:01 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Those tires look like a great choice.
> 
> The Nokians are about $220 Cdn or $165 in USDs.  True about spotty
> availability - where I live one particular tire chain carries them - Kal
> Tire.  Not sure why that is.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> 
> 
> On Saturday, July 29, 2023, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Consider these.
>> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=
>> Vredestein&tireModel=Quatrac&partnum=26HR6QTXL&vehicleSearch=false&
>> fromCompare1=yes
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Jeff
>> Palmer
>> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 11:26 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: So … tires :)
>> 
>> Thanks Eric!  I appreciate it.  Do you recall what kind of Defenders you
>> have? There are a few versions.  At least at Canadian Tire :) Jeff
>> 
>>> On Jul 28, 2023, at 8:21 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>> 
>>> My 84 came with these wheels and tires. My 85 has the 17 set up from
>> Dennis.
>>> 
>>>      The GW16 inch wheels seem fine.  I questioned the tire ratings but
>> they seem to be working well.  The van handles fine even on the Highway.
>> Road noise is quiet.
>>> 
>>> So, though I would feel better with a stronger tire I can’t really
>> complain about the set up.
>>> 
>>> The tires are basically new so they are at their best.
>>> 
>>> So, I give the set up a thumbs up but would have liked a stronger tire.
>> Still no complaints on handling or sound.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 27, 2023, at 2:54 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Greetings from Quetico Provincial Park in northwestern Ontario!
>>>> 
>>>> The time has come to get new tires. I think the writing is on the wall
>> for 14 inchers so I am looking at the GoWesty 16 inch alloys. They sell
>> them with Michelin Defenders but don’t specify which model. Anyone have any
>> feedback on the Defenders or any others? I am looking for good highway
>> mileage primarily.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Jeff
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>