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Subject:Re: Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:08:58 UT

I would use those tires on all four corners. Larger tires on the rear will
change the caster angle of the front wheels.  Can make handling scary.  Been
there, done that.  I have the Wrangle Aquatreads on my Syncro.  Excellent all
around tire.  Dunlop Rover GTX is also HR speed rated.  Should provide crisp
handling.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From:   Vanagon mailing list  On Behalf Of Jack Ck
Sent:   Friday, September 26, 1997 2:15 AM
To:     Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
Subject:        Different tire sizes, 87 Vanagon

Hi,
I like to know if there is gonna be serious safety implications if I use
different tire sizes between the front and rear.

I have 215/60 14" at all 4 corners now, I am thinking of putting 215/70
14" sport utility tires at the back to improve traction in snow.
Thinking of the Dunlops Rovers or the Goodyear GS-A tires.

Any advice?