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Subject:Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
From:EMZ
Date:Thu, 13 May 1999 12:04:29 -0400

Yes, it will. But this tire steals to much power becuase of
it's large diameter. I just put 2 used MXL's on the front
of my Syncro, (shaft is out for the summer) and I think anyone
who would run these, would realize, Vanagons need just the
right tire, the MXL. This tire was replaced by the MXT and I
and hoping they are at least as good, the MXL. HAving said
this I hope to get a list purchase together and buy a quantity
of say 100. Anyone interested?
            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 13 May 1999, Tom Carrington wrote:

> OK, here's a question for us non-syncro owners. Can I fit those same
> BFG's on a non-syncro Vanagon?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Carl Hansen wrote:
> >
> > I've got Bridgestone Desert Duellers on my Syncro, in the same size.
> > (27x8.50 14)
> <<More snippage>>
> >
> > <<SNIP ORIGINAL>>
> > My new acquired Syncro has 4 BFG 27x8.50 14 LT, Radial All Terrain T/A
> > tires.  The spare tire is pretty bald and a different tire.
> >
> > Will a 27x8.50 14 fit in the sapre tire carrier?
> >
> > Thanks -- Rich Durant
> >
> > 86 Westfalia
> > 86 Syncro
> >
> > --
> > Rich Durant
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> TomC
> tcarrington@relitech.com
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