Tires. What does everyone think of these?
- Sluggo
- Wishin' I was Fishin'
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Tires. What does everyone think of these?
Been trying to track down a cheaper but safe alternative to the Hankooks. Found these.
Here's the link.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... model=Y356
185/R14C, 185/R14D & 195/75 R14D. Colin was running 195s when he was here.
I called and the max pressure is 50PSI. Load Index is 1600lbs. 6 Ply on the C and 8 Ply on the D.
Here's the link.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp ... model=Y356
185/R14C, 185/R14D & 195/75 R14D. Colin was running 195s when he was here.
I called and the max pressure is 50PSI. Load Index is 1600lbs. 6 Ply on the C and 8 Ply on the D.
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2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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- Ritter
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Hankooks for cheap:
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... owigan=GAN
This is where I got mine and they made me happy.
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... owigan=GAN
This is where I got mine and they made me happy.
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- Sluggo
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I can probably get these for much less than list price. That's why I need some opinions on them.
1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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- Sluggo
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It says "Not For Snow". I'd assume that would translate into mud. Also says they're good in wet or dry situations and that's what I need. I don't really take my Bus off road.bus71 wrote:The yokohama 356 I had were good tires except in offroad, mud situations. Tended to spin and slide. On the highway, they were fine.
Just read the reviews. Most were from Vanagon & Westy owners. Most reviews were good except for traction in the snow & mud (and wet grass according to one guy).
1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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- Sluggo
- Wishin' I was Fishin'
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Ended up getting Continental Vanco 2 tires. 185 R14 with a "D" sidewall. $68 each including tax. No shipping! It pays to have parents that work at a Porsche/Audi dealership!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp? ... ageLocQty=
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp? ... ageLocQty=
1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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- airkooledchris
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These are labeled as having OWL - white outlined letters - is that true, or is that mislabeled?Ritter wrote:Hankooks for cheap:
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... owigan=GAN
This is where I got mine and they made me happy.
Ive seen pics of peoples vans with them mounted, but I don't think ive seen a pic so far with the white outlined letters facing outward, if they actually have that.
it's the dumbest reason to pick a tire, but I like outlined white letters on some tires, especially on busses. getting that on one of the more well received tires in the bus community would be a plus.
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- dtrumbo
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It appears that is mislabeled. I just went out and looked at the RA-08's on my wife's bus and both sides have outlined black letters. According to Hankook's website, the sidewall is listed as 'SBL' I assume the 'S' is for solid, but they looked outlined to me. In any case, no white.airkooledchris wrote:These are labeled as having OWL - white outlined letters - is that true, or is that mislabeled?
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1979 Super Beetle convertible.
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1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
- hambone
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Jasan does not like his Hankooks off highway. Something to consider if you plan on camping. Says they are slippy.
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- Sylvester
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With my teeny tires I have noticed noting out of the ordinary for handling. When I switch to big boy tires, I wonder if I will really notice?hambone wrote:Jasan does not like his Hankooks off highway. Something to consider if you plan on camping. Says they are slippy.
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- airkooledchris
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It came to my attention that BFG has their AT tires now in a 195/75/r14:
BFG"s!
should be much better in mud/dirt, but for snow your still best off with a skinnier tire. that, and those BFG's are kinda spendy.
BFG"s!
should be much better in mud/dirt, but for snow your still best off with a skinnier tire. that, and those BFG's are kinda spendy.
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