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mtolleson Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: NJ
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:56 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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I've read as much of this sticky as I can stand and I've done research elsewhere and the issue seems to be that recommended tires come and go so quickly. Does anyone know anything about Thunderer? Are they Chinese knockoffs?
https://simpletire.com/paid?v=1&tireSize=185-r...owQAvD_BwE
Mark _________________ 69 Continental MK III
76 VW Westfalia
84 F150 4x4 351 4sp
95 Saab 900 Vert
01 H-D Sportster Hammer 1275
03 Yamaha FZ1
05 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0T Vert, Lime Yellow
09 Saab 9-3 AERO 2.8T Vert
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20278 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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mtolleson wrote: |
I've read as much of this sticky as I can stand and I've done research elsewhere and the issue seems to be that recommended tires come and go so quickly. Does anyone know anything about Thunderer? Are they Chinese knockoffs?
https://simpletire.com/paid?v=1&tireSize=185-r...owQAvD_BwE
Mark |
These are pretty popular and should work fine for you. Yes, they are made in China. Not really a knock-off of anything, just a Chinese made tire. _________________ nothing |
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mtolleson Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2021 Posts: 45 Location: NJ
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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Truth be known I've had good luck with Chinese tires. If there's a problem with a brand you can usually find out from reviews and forums.
Thanks,
Mark
cdennisg wrote: |
mtolleson wrote: |
I've read as much of this sticky as I can stand and I've done research elsewhere and the issue seems to be that recommended tires come and go so quickly. Does anyone know anything about Thunderer? Are they Chinese knockoffs?
https://simpletire.com/paid?v=1&tireSize=185-r...owQAvD_BwE
Mark |
These are pretty popular and should work fine for you. Yes, they are made in China. Not really a knock-off of anything, just a Chinese made tire. |
_________________ 69 Continental MK III
76 VW Westfalia
84 F150 4x4 351 4sp
95 Saab 900 Vert
01 H-D Sportster Hammer 1275
03 Yamaha FZ1
05 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0T Vert, Lime Yellow
09 Saab 9-3 AERO 2.8T Vert
13 MINI Cooper JCW 6sp |
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subliminaldood Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2020 Posts: 21 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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I guess tires are the next victim of "supply chain - a - geddon"
Just noticed that the Hankook RA18 in 195R14 (106R 8 ply) that I paid $97 for one year ago on Amazon is now $140.00 per copy.
I think I'll just wait this out. _________________ 1969 Panel
double door
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71whitewesty Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2010 Posts: 1544 Location: oregon
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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^^ keep looking. I just received a set of 5 from Walmart online for just under $400 delivered. _________________ 71 Westy 1600 DP, all stock Bus 1
1970's Snow Trac 1600 SP (sold 12/2016)
1968 Tucker sno cat, sold 2021
1969 Tucker Sno cat 542
2017 VW Alltrac
71 tin top stock 1600 DP (project but runs)
Twin 71 White Westy, Bus 2, that I pulled from a 15 year slumber in a dry eastern WA field in 2015.
1966 Sundial Camper "Boomer" |
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VWSunny72 Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2014 Posts: 163 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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I got Hankook RA18s at Discount Tire this week. Guy told me that it was being discontinued. Im not sure if it was the specific size, the tire line or if he’s even correct, but thought I’d pass it on. _________________ ------------------------
I am owned by a 1972 Westy named Sunny. She has a 1979 2.0L engine w/ dual Weber IDF 40s. |
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brandt Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2004 Posts: 364 Location: S. Utah
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:56 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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I'm about to order a set of General Grabbers but have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers to.
I've always bought load range "D" and looks like these are only Load range "C". Is this what all you Grabbers guys are running? Is this the metric equivalent of "D"?
Looks like best price is Amazon, less than Tire Rack or eBay. Thanks! |
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6982 Location: Durango, CO
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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brandt wrote: |
I'm about to order a set of General Grabbers but have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers to.
I've always bought load range "D" and looks like these are only Load range "C". Is this what all you Grabbers guys are running? Is this the metric equivalent of "D"?
Looks like best price is Amazon, less than Tire Rack or eBay. Thanks! |
Yes, the 27x8.5 General Grabber ATX tires are load range C. _________________ __________
’71 Westy build
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20278 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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richparker wrote: |
brandt wrote: |
I'm about to order a set of General Grabbers but have a few questions that I can't seem to find the answers to.
I've always bought load range "D" and looks like these are only Load range "C". Is this what all you Grabbers guys are running? Is this the metric equivalent of "D"?
Looks like best price is Amazon, less than Tire Rack or eBay. Thanks! |
Yes, the 27x8.5 General Grabber ATX tires are load range C. |
And they work just fine for a bus. Not quite a "d" equivalent for load rating, but much better than a passenger car tire in the same size. _________________ nothing |
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6982 Location: Durango, CO
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sallittjob Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2010 Posts: 340 Location: North NJ
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:33 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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This might have been asked already so forgive me. I just finished the rebuild on my 75 1.8 motor and need to get a new set of shoes for spring time. I really like the idea of the General grabbers and was wondering if the larger 27 x 8.5 tire will fit on the nose of the bus as a spare? For some reason I feel like I read that the larger tire doesn't fit, but maybe that was in reference to people mounting the spare inside the bus.
Also, I have the stock 5 rib. I'm really happy with the torque I have now that the engine is in 100% working condition again. For people that run the Grabbers (or a 27x8.5R14 tire); is there much real world difference I should be concerned about? I don't want to push my setup too hard on steep hills and long highway grades but I also love the look of the A/T tires and taller stance.
Thanks all _________________ 57' Beetle Deluxe
1192cc SP
71' Super Beetle
1968cc DP
73' 412 Sedan
1679cc FI
75' Westy
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 2772 Location: Benton, Arkansas
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:58 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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My concern with that tire on the nose would be the weight. That’s a lot of heavy rubber being jolted (yes I know it’s bolted) up and down while driving. It wouldn’t hurt to measure but I imagine diameter wise the tire would fit up there just fine.
I never noticed any lack of performance with that tire mounted on various buses. A little taller, so the tire will rotate less revolutions per mile, which can be a good thing to go faster while keeping the rpm’s down. Shouldn’t see any fuss with a healthy engine.
Sam _________________ The Bus Barn Ltd. Co.
Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
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March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6982 Location: Durango, CO
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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No issues with the tires on the bus or on the nose. Since the tire is larger and I don’t know what mount you have. The only thing I could think may be an issues is the stud length of the tire mount. You may need to extend the studs on the mount to fit the larger tire. _________________ __________
’71 Westy build
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P24p1 Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2020 Posts: 363 Location: Canada, Quebec
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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Does anyone have any experience putting General Grabbers on a 1700cc engine? I'd like to put 27" diameter tires but I don't know how much stress that would put on the engine, if any. _________________ 1973 Westfalia named Angie
What rust?
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richparker Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2011 Posts: 6982 Location: Durango, CO
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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I don’t think they will put and additional stress on your engine. I run a slightly larger engine then you, but I get the same MPG with them as I did when I used the 195 Hankooks. I found that the Grabbers offer a much better ride then the Hankooks both on and off road. _________________ __________
’71 Westy build
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
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samwise Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2010 Posts: 611 Location: North Salt Lake, Utah
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:35 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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The downside to vans getting bigger and bigger wheels in the US, I guess - less options for the older vehicles with smaller wheels.
For instance, in the UK, in 185R14C with a 102/100 load rating and 8pr, you can get tires from:
Uniroyal
Goodyear
Continental
Hankook
Bridgestone
Toyo
Kumho
General
Semperit
Nexen
GT
Maxxis
Firestone
Yokohama
BF Goodrich
plus all the "lesser" brands. _________________ Ben
1979 7-passenger bus
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hermanbenji Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2010 Posts: 38 Location: Eugene OR
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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Has anyone tried these? Hankook Vantra LT 195R14 Load D 8 Ply Commercial Tire
Im specifically interested in road noise.
and what does the extra 10 mm on the 195s get you compaired to the 185s?
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vwwestyman Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004 Posts: 5688 Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:58 am Post subject: Re: The Tire Sticky FAQ |
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hermanbenji wrote: |
Has anyone tried these? Hankook Vantra LT 195R14 Load D 8 Ply Commercial Tire
Im specifically interested in road noise.
and what does the extra 10 mm on the 195s get you compaired to the 185s?
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I have the 185s and would say they are pretty quiet. At least, I noticed a big difference in noise when I went from the General Grabbers AT to the Vantra tires. _________________ Dave Cook
President, Wild Westerner Club
1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
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girvine Samba Member
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