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• Tires, Tires, Tires, Tires /f
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 12:24:31 -0800
  ...The tires on my vanagon are mounted on wheels. At times I use 5 tires sometimes I use 6 tires. Nuff' said, Steven E...
• Re: need tires for 90 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:44:16 -0500
  ...have tires he's really happy with, not whatever cheapies you throw >> on the van just to sell it. >> >> Allan >> -- >> 1991 Vanagon GL >> >> >> > -- Sent...
• Re: Small gear trailer for vanagon- any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 May 2008 00:45:29 -0400
  Trailer tires are sized for the load their trailer is rated for. If the tires are small, so is the maximum load on the...
• Re: Michelin XCA
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:53:23 -0400
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Todd Last Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 9:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: need tires for 90 westy
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:41:09 -0800
  ...will have tires he's really happy with, not whatever cheapies you throw > on the van just to sell it. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > > >
• Costco Tires[Was: Gowesty wheels]
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 29 May 2009 14:11:47 -0700
  ...The said tires I have were probably the last batch Costco had for Vanagons about 5 years ago. They are light truck tires with...
• Re: Michelin XCA
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:39:27 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf >Of Todd Last >Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 9:51 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Im also looking for tires for my Vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:29:06 -0700
  ...1. *vanagon*.com - *Tires* & wheels for *Vanagons*<http://www.vanagon.com/info/tires/index.htm> These tires have been recommended by members of the...
• Re: Safety opinion tires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:27:02 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Safety opinion tires > > In the List's infinite wisdom, is it nonsense to run BFG AT;s 195 75...
• Dunlop tires on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 11:03:11 -0500 (EDT)
  Since the DPO of my Vanagon chose to put the cheapest no-name 195/75R14 tires on three of the wheels of my '84...
• Re: I'm also looking for tires for my Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:39:21 -0400
  ...1. *vanagon*.com - *Tires* & wheels for *Vanagons*<http://www.vanagon.com/info/tires/index.htm> These tires have been recommended by members of the...
• Tires and Wheels Available
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 10:02:03 -0700
  ...Tuesday or Wednesday of next week I will have four stock Vanagon steel 14" wheels and four tires, about 1/2 to 3/4...
• Tires one more time.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 11:10:51 -0800
  ...Am I overly concerned? What tires should I get next time? From what I have learned vanagons require TWO ply in the sidewall. I...
• Re: Tires, Tires, Tires
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 19:31:31 -0700
  ...of the tires you are writing about is Hangook, yes they are Korean and the name is perfectly acceptable there. DrRufo SOCal-81 vanagon
• Re: I'm also looking for tires for my Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 23:11:24 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Im also looking for tires for my Vanagon westy > > dear hollywood tires > an important remark that must be...
• Re: Yokohama Y356 tires for '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:54:30 -0400
  ...car > tires on my Vanagon. Now same dealer after admitting the mistake wants to > put Yokohama Y356 tires on my van. Tires would be...
• Yokohama Y356 tires for '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:17:57 -0400
  A couple of weeks ago, a well-known chain of tire stores put passenger-car tires on my Vanagon. Now same dealer after admitting...
• Re: directional tires and spare
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 08:58:45 -0600
  ...Mark, I used your solution of buying 4 directional tires for my Vanagon. I kept one of the 185R14 tires under the car for...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:59:52 -0700
  ...them with decent, safe > tires that would be less expensive then Michelins. > > Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about...
• Important tires question: B.F. Goodrich tripple sidewall
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 12:00:59 -0700
  ...Winston Tires wthat put the wrong tires on the vanagon said they will replace the tires no charge. I'm considering the B. F...
• Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:58:08 -0700
  ...Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about? (I am not considering used tires or retreads.) Thanks. Patti 90 Westy...
• Tire question again
  Historical mailing list - Roy Jared Michael
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 16:16:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...What should I do? I believe the tires on it now are 4ply passenger tires. 195X75 14. Appreciate the help Jared 82 Vanagon
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 09:42:05 -0600
  ...Nokian tires can be found with extra load ratings to suit Vanagons. George '85 Westfalia
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:41:56 -0400
  ...And if you use their "search by vehicle" it won't pick those tires for a Vanagon (camper or tin-top). Only some 15...
• Request for User "Reviews"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:54:35 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/shop_form.htm - VANAGON TIRES www.roadhaus.com/tires.html SUBMIT REVIEW HERE: http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/tire_form...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:54:38 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Tires again Dear List Now I have to get serious about tires. The tires on my 91 VANAGON are...
• Off-Road tires on the rear only
  Historical mailing list - John Ray
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:55:44 -0800
  My question - is ti OK to rung on/off road tires on the back only of a 2WD Vanagon? And ditto for pure off...
• Re: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:19:24 -0500
  ...Those big luxury cars don't drive on truck > tires, and they weigh more than a Vanagon. The BMW 750 uses 235/60 WR...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:15:26 -0600
  ...them with decent, safe > tires that would be less expensive then Michelins. > > Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about...
• Re: Time for new tires!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:29:17 -0400
  > Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about? (I am not > considering used tires or retreads.) See http://www.busdepot...
• Re: RESULTS - Tire Survey
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 06:42:02 -0800
  ...would be desirable on a Vanagon if LT tires cannot be found. Based on my experience with performance tires, I wouldn't go any...
• Re: OK now on to the tires wheels ASAP ANY folks with 14 inch tiresthey are really happy with ???????
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:25:17 -0700
  http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon Try “tires” and read until spring. From: David McNeely Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018...
• Re: Safety opinion tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:59:15 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Safety opinion tires > > In the List's infinite wisdom, is it nonsense to run BFG AT;s 195 75...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:02:05 -0400
  ...safety requirements for Vanagon tires, as explained at http://busdepot.com/details/tires.jsp, you'll see that federal regulations also prohibit the use...
• Re: Costco Tires[Was: Gowesty wheels]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 May 2009 21:21:47 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Costco Tires[Was: Gowesty wheels] While we are on the thread of tires I have a question about the...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:31:04 -0500
  ...tires, but not for a Vanagon.) Among what's left, there are still good tires and lousy tires. So once the insufficiently rated tires...
• Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:21:50 -0500
  Why would you think that tires sized for a Jetta would be acceptable on a Vanagon? 185/60-14's way too small. As...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:33:12 -0400
  ...Vanagon-appropriate tires tend to be slow movers (they fit few other vehicles), and depending on where you buy them, your tires may already...
• Tires: Report on B. F. Goodrich27-850R-14/C
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13:49:45 -0700
  ...With my old and incorrect passenger tires the van would sometimes dip and scrape my driveway, and now the tires remain solid over bumps...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 May 2017 09:46:20 -0400
  ive never had a Pa state inspection fail me for running passenger tires on a vanagon.... sounds like this guy is trying to hose...
• Re: Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Mastercraft Courser LTR LT195/75R14
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2016 12:55:32 -0700
  ...for Vanagons? -- Mike Stewart On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com> wrote: > http://www.tires-easy.com...
• tires tires which which ones
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:03:09 -0800
  ...exceeds all factory specs for Buses and Vanagons (unlike most tires). Highly recommended, outperforms much costlier tires. Part Reference Number: RA18195 Availability: Usually ships...
• Re: Suspension differences and ride quality-early VS late model vans
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 23:02:10 -0400
  ...If your tires have heavily reinforced sidewalls, you might not notice the bulge. Vanagons, of course, need reinforced tires ANYWAY, but properly inflated tires...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:50:02 -0400
  This is the only compelling argument I've read so far against using M-B sufficient tires on the Vanagon. Good job. 2009/3...
• Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 03:41:00 -0700
  Anyone in the Northwest USA use Les Schwab for their vanagon tires? (Besides me, that is) ...just wondering how what they carry rates against...
• Re: Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:59:34 -0800
  ...Gary Stearns <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 9:02 AM Subject: Tires... Difference between LT and...
• Re: Tires one more time.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:12:23 -0600
  ...Is it worth taking a loss that > way to get correct tires? > > Any advice? > > William Polowniak > 1989 Vanagon GL > 1988 Mercedes 300 SE
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:49:03 -0500
  ...Vanagon Tires I need a recommendation for tires for my 1985 Vanagon camper. Jon A Durham
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:28:12 -0700
  ...The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> Subject: Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009, 7...
• Re: Why new tires should go on the rear.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 12:45:56 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Why new tires should go on the rear. > > Check out the video on the link. > > > http://blog.allstate.com...
• Re: TIRES - 205 70 14 or 185 R14???
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:24:39 -0700
  ...OEM Vanagon Tires My understanding is that the factory alloys came with 205/70 R14 tires. As for the original question the 185 or...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:29:59 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > some people are runnig studless winter tires year round, in vanagon load > ratings. That works really well...
• 215/60/14 tires
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:08:58 -0600
  Has anyone in the list ever had 215/60/14 tires on a Vanagon GL? I am now using 215/70/14 tires but...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:01:41 EST
  ...A Vanagon requires the stronger sidewalls of load rated tires like the LT tires. Installing passenger car tires with weaker sidewalls does not improve...
• Load Range D Tires: Canadian Tire Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 11:44:02 -0700
  ...http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/light-truck-tires/product/2081661P/continental-vanco-2/2081661/ http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/light-truck-tires...
• Re: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 20:58:40 -0800
  ...truck tires, go with passenger tires, as long as you >get the right load index, which by the way is 97 for Vanagons. PerL...
• Re: tires
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:43:15 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 9:02 AM > Subject: Re: tires > > > >These tires came with a...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:21:48 -0500
  ...And some were on > larger rims than the Vanagons use. > > Get the RIGHT tires. Catastrophic blowouts are to be expected if you > use a...
• Re: need tires for 90 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:11:30 -0800
  ...Or offer in the ad two prices, one with current tires, one with 'real' vanagon tires installed. Hey, I've got a set of...
• Vanagon snow performance
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Dec 95 17:09 CST
  ...The first winter I had my '84 Vanagon I got to January with the stock Continental "Transporters" tires on it. By the end of...