Need help selecting new tires - VW Camper Family2024-03-29T10:24:21Zhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/need-help-selecting-new-tires?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A75804&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a 78 Westy and 2 years…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-06-20:4450389:Comment:773012013-06-20T17:18:59.239ZMichael J.http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/MichaelFriedhoff
<p>I have a 78 Westy and 2 years ago I went with the Nexen sidewall reinforced tires and I am glad I did. I can actually drive with one hand now. </p>
<p>I have a 78 Westy and 2 years ago I went with the Nexen sidewall reinforced tires and I am glad I did. I can actually drive with one hand now. </p> Just put 2 Hankook on mine.Aw…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-04:4450389:Comment:758042013-05-04T15:07:47.102ZDom Fernandezhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/DomFernandez
<p>Just put 2 Hankook on mine.Awesome tire so far.</p>
<p>Just put 2 Hankook on mine.Awesome tire so far.</p> Kris and Jake, Thanks for yo…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-04:4450389:Comment:754962013-05-04T14:37:42.133ZDianahttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/DianaDanelon
<p>Kris and Jake, Thanks for your advice on the tires. Drove over to Santa Cruz yesterday and had Van-Cafe mount 15 inch tire and wheel package. Also, had a Fiamma awning put on. Mechanic did great job on engine, van runs wonderful. If anyone ever needs a good mechanic in the Monterey area, I highly recommend "Just Andy" in Seaside . Specializes in Volkswagens and has worked on my Passat for years. Going to the Pinnacles for a few days camping then to Guerneville. Looking forward to…</p>
<p>Kris and Jake, Thanks for your advice on the tires. Drove over to Santa Cruz yesterday and had Van-Cafe mount 15 inch tire and wheel package. Also, had a Fiamma awning put on. Mechanic did great job on engine, van runs wonderful. If anyone ever needs a good mechanic in the Monterey area, I highly recommend "Just Andy" in Seaside . Specializes in Volkswagens and has worked on my Passat for years. Going to the Pinnacles for a few days camping then to Guerneville. Looking forward to meeting other VW campers. Diana</p>
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<p> </p> If you've got the $ go for on…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-01:4450389:Comment:756812013-05-01T13:15:51.040ZJake Whitehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/JakeWhite
<p>If you've got the $ go for one of the wheel and tire upgrade packages from gowesty or vancafe. Handling and stability wise, the difference between night and day.</p>
<p>If you've got the $ go for one of the wheel and tire upgrade packages from gowesty or vancafe. Handling and stability wise, the difference between night and day.</p> I got a set of these last Dec…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-04-26:4450389:Comment:754822013-04-26T22:36:09.166ZKris Hansenhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/KrisHansen
<p>I got a set of these last December and have been very happy with them</p>
<p><a href="http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1086_1404/nokian_tire_185r14c_hakka_c.html">http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1086_1404/nokian_tire_185r14c_hakka_c.html</a></p>
<p>I had a set of the Hankooks and while they were good tires, I really like the Nokians better.</p>
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<p>I got a set of these last December and have been very happy with them</p>
<p><a href="http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1086_1404/nokian_tire_185r14c_hakka_c.html">http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1086_1404/nokian_tire_185r14c_hakka_c.html</a></p>
<p>I had a set of the Hankooks and while they were good tires, I really like the Nokians better.</p>
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