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pioneer1 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2008 Posts: 2068 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:02 am Post subject: tires |
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Just put 6000km's(Canadian) on my new Westlake H60 tires.-cost $56 each and gave then a real pounding across the northern states,Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.Great cornering and traction.Very pleased. |
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vwmaniaman Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2005 Posts: 562 Location: Grand Rivers,KY
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:05 am Post subject: |
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I know these General Altimax 205/70-14's are not well liked here, but I was on vacation and had a flat. Mine were getting worn. I looked everywhere in Columbus,OH since that is where we were and a good guy at the NTB store found a set of those for me so I went for it. Out the door with all the add ons was $433. They have Extra Load sidewalls and have a 97 weight rating and max inflation of 51 psi. They feel good and my wife felt much better about the tires then. They are on my 86 Westy with factory alloys. |
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jeremysmithatshawdotca Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2002 Posts: 2530 Location: Edmonton, AB
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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This is the book on tires:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=162278
from the bay forum (exact same rims for steelies), alloys are just a wee bit wider.
I have SV820's, a decent tire under several brand names (Nexen, Signet, Hercules, off the top of my head, I think there are others). Usually found at a good price. Very good in 3 seasons, and we can drive in snow (we get a lot here), though they can be made to break loose easily if you aren't careful.
I will probably save up to try Nokians next time around. I will never go for Michelin Agillis, as they are reportedly useless in snow. |
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deprivation Samba Member
Joined: September 14, 2006 Posts: 1220 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:34 am Post subject: |
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O love my Hankook RA08's. They're designed for the Vanagon, too. I got mine at Discount tire. Five tires delivered, mounted and balanced for less than 600 bucks. Combine the Hankooks with a set of Bilstein HD shocks and you've hot a surprisingly nice ride. _________________ 1986 Westy 2WD auto a.k.a. "The Old Girl"
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Bruce Wayne Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2007 Posts: 1210
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: |
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domromer wrote: |
How much were those coopers and what size are they? |
I paid $522,mounted and balanced,lifetime rotations,flat repair,etc.,etc.,etc. at Les Schwab. 195/75/14C the load index is 93,which is good for 1433 lbs per tire, or a total of 5732 lbs. I read somewhere that Westys should have tires that are load rated at 97 minimum.
I do not have a full on Westy (no stove,fridge and cabinets) so I don't have the weight you do. you may want to get D range tires.
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Randy in Maine wrote: |
mightyart wrote: |
Why do you want snow tires in flagstaff?
Snow tires wear faster then regular tires. |
Flagstaff gets some serious snow. Snowbowl is a pretty good place to ski also. |
Shows you how much I ski. |
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:21 am Post subject: |
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orangeeyesore wrote: |
You get what you pay for. $100 bucks doesnt buy much quality. |
What's you recommendations for over 100$? I haven't been able to find much. Most of the tires I've seen at van cafe are on backorder. |
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:30 am Post subject: |
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I'm not really looking for snow tires but that's all i can seem to find. The only other ones I can find which are the R808s everyone says they are crap in the snow. I'm just after a good 4 season radial. |
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:30 am Post subject: |
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mightyart wrote: |
Why do you want snow tires in flagstaff?
Snow tires wear faster then regular tires. |
Depending on which report your read Flagstaff is either the 1st or 3rd snowiest city in America. |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:49 am Post subject: |
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mightyart wrote: |
Why do you want snow tires in flagstaff?
Snow tires wear faster then regular tires. |
Flagstaff gets some serious snow. Snowbowl is a pretty good place to ski also. |
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:50 am Post subject: |
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Why do you want snow tires in flagstaff?
Snow tires wear faster then regular tires. |
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Texxxxx Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Monterey, CA
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Rhinoculips wrote: |
My all time favorite tires are the Nokian Hakka CS's. When I put these on, my 2wd Westy felt almost like a Syncro in the snow. LOVE 'EM! They aren't cheap though and tires are worth the investment. |
I just bought a set of Nokian 195R14 CS's at VanCafe for $120 each. I think they are out, now, but will get more in a month, +/-. I like them, too. They are a bit oversize...26.2" diameter vs stock 25.?". They change the gearing slightly. _________________ '85 GL w/2.1L "The Tardis"
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
How much were those coopers and what size are they? |
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Rhinoculips Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2005 Posts: 918 Location: Keystone, Colorado
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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RA08's are good 3 season tires. If you drive much in snow, don't get them. IMHO, they suck in snow.
My all time favorite tires are the Nokian Hakka CS's. When I put these on, my 2wd Westy felt almost like a Syncro in the snow. LOVE 'EM! They aren't cheap though and tires are worth the investment. _________________ “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Edward Abbey
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Bruce Wayne Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2007 Posts: 1210
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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I hadn't been to that site. I was looking more for advice from other owners who would recommend the tires they are running. What are some of the more popular tires for the Westy here on the forum? How much do I need to spend to get decent tires? |
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brooklynvan Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2006 Posts: 342 Location: Brooklyn NY
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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I second the RA08 Hankook. excellent tire, except in snow, but as long as you know how to drive in snow they're OK. _________________ 1990 Vanagon "Plain Jane" Bostig in the Back
TRADED: 1967 Panel for 1976 BMW 2002
SOLD: 1984 Sunroof Vanagon with EJ22
RIP 1986 Saab turbo
and my daily commuter: a Bicycle |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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domromer Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2009 Posts: 177 Location: Clearwater, Florida
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't think $100 was cheap. My grabbers were $85 each and they are fantastic. |
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mightyart Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2004 Posts: 6188 Location: Portland, Oregon
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