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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:30 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

we run the eNTYRE 205/70/15 on our vanagons and they've ranked in thousands of good miles.
nice rolling nice lateral and good tread wear so far.
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Feedback from anyone on the Nokian eNtyre 205/70-15 I plan on going with a 15" aftermarket rim. Tristessa, I sent you a message, please check!!

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:14 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

thanks, that's the type of feedback I'm looking for. Now to find me some 15" wheels to make the change!!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:49 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

gleason wrote:
thanks, that's the type of feedback I'm looking for. Now to find me some 15" wheels to make the change!!


How about some 16"
http://www.gowesty.com/search-results.php?search_phrase=Wheels
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:56 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

The bus is 1 of 4 ACVW I have to maintain tires and such on. Process of getting a 65 Split back on the road. That's a little more than I'm looking to spend on wheels, but thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:49 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Went with hankook vantra LT. 185r14. Sandblast powder coat rims. Did new shocks

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:26 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

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Well, I decided to go with the Ranger Thunderer R101. It is 185R14 and says it's a light truck tire.

My review... I can't tell the difference between these and the white walls I had before. LOL I have only driven it around town though and my white walls were rated for 1400lbs. So a real review will come after I have driven it to Arcata and back in a week. Very Happy

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Ok, I'm a little late for my review as I got back from the trip a few weeks ago. LOL, but I really don't have much to report. I really can't tell to much of a difference. I guess they do a bit better in wind, both natural wind and truck wind. I don't notice getting pushed around as much when the trucks pass me. Other then that I can't really tell to much difference as far as road feel or steering and such. Maybe I'm just not bothered by this stuff that a lot claim to feel with the 'non rated' tires? I'm sure they have to be a bit safer though as the side wall is 8 ply instead of 4.

Sorry, not much help in anyone else's decision making. LOL
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:44 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

I also have started driving around on the Ranger Thunderer R101 now that the Crusty Pig is now road legal. They are definitely stiff, I adjusted the tire pressure down to 26 in the front & it now rides decently. I've only got about 200 miles on them, I'll report as they wear.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:04 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

This may be a dumb question, but: Why is the Tire Sticky floating around in the general threads, and not sticking up top with the actual Stickies?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:16 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

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I adjusted the tire pressure down to 26 in the front & it now rides decently.


Aren't they supposed to be 65psi? That's a bit low for a tire like that, isn't it?

I put my Hankook Vantra's at 55 and thought it might be a tad low.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:21 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

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TDCTDI wrote:
I adjusted the tire pressure down to 26 in the front & it now rides decently.


Aren't they supposed to be 65psi? That's a bit low for a tire like that, isn't it?

I put my Hankook Vantra's at 55 and thought it might be a tad low.

-Gonz

The comfort and payload rating for the front tires are going to vary greatly compared to what is suggested in the owner’s manual versus the inflating numbers on a new 8-ply radial tire.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Sweet jeezus! that thing must ride like it's rolling on discarded mill stones. Shocked That's what the tires are rated at for full load, the weight of the vehicle is far less than the tires are rated for. The tire pressure on the fronts of a bus, by VWs recommendation is 28PSI, the side walls are pretty stiff on these tires so I adjusted them down a bit (They were at 40.).
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:52 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Awesome!

Learned something new today!

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:02 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Busstom wrote:
This may be a dumb question, but: Why is the Tire Sticky floating around in the general threads, and not sticking up top with the actual Stickies?

It is in the
*** BAY WINDOW FAQS/Sticky ***
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:55 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Tcash wrote:
Busstom wrote:
This may be a dumb question, but: Why is the Tire Sticky floating around in the general threads, and not sticking up top with the actual Stickies?

It is in the
*** BAY WINDOW FAQS/Sticky ***


I liked it as a sticky in this section. Very Happy It was easier to find. But I will try to remember to go to the other section if I need to ask a question. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:12 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

I found these tires on Walmart.com. They seem to meet spec. But they look too cheap to be good. What's the catch? Has anyone used these?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evergreen-ES88-185R14C-...mp;veh=sem
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

Other than the fuel mileage taking a hit. In this ad they seem to fit the bill.
https://www.tyreleader.ie/car-tyres/evergreen/es88/185r14c-102-100q-56430
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:42 pm    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

justinjh wrote:
I found these tires on Walmart.com. They seem to meet spec. But they look too cheap to be good. What's the catch?
No catch. They're most likely fine for our needs. After all, these buses are not Miatas on the SCCA circuit. If that is what your wallet will currently allow, I say "go for it!".

(Commercial tires don't carry the high Customs duties that passenger tires have. In Asia, many cargo vans just happen to use the same size that we use.)
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:53 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

new tire popped up on my Fleabay search..
$75ea shipped may not be a bad fall/winter/spring choice.

Antares Grip 20 185R14C D/8PR BSW
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-Antares-Grip-20-185R14C-D-8PR-BSW-/322771737378

Item specifics
Brand: Antares
Section Width: 185r14
Tread Depth: 11.0
Weight: 24.39
Manufacturer Part Number: PCR-8811-SNOW-JH
Overall Diameter: 25.6
Load Index: 102/100
Speed Index: Q

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The Antares Grip 20 tire is an affordable winter tire with hundreds of biting edges in the circumferential center ribs and in the shoulder blocks. This tread pattern will provide grip on ice thanks to these sipes, while the open shoulder allows slush and snow to evacuate the tread area for traction in deep snow and slush. A really well balanced winter tire for the money.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:42 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

I don't know how often this deal comes along, but if anyone is on the fence about the General Grabber AT2s, General has a $70 mail in rebate until the end of this month.
http://generaltire.com/promotions

Just putting that out there for anyone that is looking at the Grabber AT2. I might just have to pick them up.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:53 am    Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ Reply with quote

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I don't know how often this deal comes along, but if anyone is on the fence about the General Grabber AT2s, General has a $70 mail in rebate until the end of this month.
http://generaltire.com/promotions

Just putting that out there for anyone that is looking at the Grabber AT2. I might just have to pick them up.


They had this deal in June and I bought mine then. Got the rebate card pretty quickly, too.
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